Job Description

Position: Full-time (40 hours/week), exempt Reports to: Executive Director Location: Seattle, WA; Seattle Center neighborhood; currently 3 days/wk in office with the option for remote work 2 days/wk Compensation: $80,000 - 95,000 depending on years and depth of nonprofit fundraising experience Benefits : Generous benefits package includes 100% employer-provided medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k with 3% employer match;US federal holidays and select South Asian cultural observances; 2weeks scheduled office closures in addition to accrued PTO Organization Description Tasveer is a non-profit film and arts organization that aims to inspire social change through film. The organization engages the community through South Asian films and storytelling, to foster a deeper understanding of South Asian culture and build a just society. Tasveer makes meaningful films and stories accessible to everyone and builds a stronger informed community through storytelling. Tasveer provides a platform and funds to filmmakers and storytellers, and employs stories as a vehicle to give a voice to marginalized communities. Role Description The Development Director is responsible for leading the organization’s fundraising strategy for its $1.2 million annual budget, maintaining and increasing funding via individual donations, sponsorships, online giving campaigns, and memberships. This position oversees the development team (marketing/communications, grant writing, and events) and coordinates development activities for our Annual Tasveer Gala and other fundraising campaigns throughout the year. This position reports to Tasveer’s Executive Director. Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy and Plan (50%)

• Develop and lead the annual fundraising plan, including stretch goals
• Research and secure event sponsorships
• Organize and implement GiveBig, GivingTuesday, and Year-End Appeal online giving campaigns
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data
• Organize donor cultivation and fundraising events
• Organize individual donor meetings, in coordination with staff, Board, and campaign committee
• Plan Donor Appreciation event schedule
• Provide development reports at board meetings

Team Oversight and Coordination (25%)

• Manage and coordinate a fundraising team of marketing/communications, grant writing, and event professionals
• Oversee strategic implementation of the Annual Tasveer Gala Event

Membership Development (15%)

• Cultivate new membership Ideas
• Host a Membership Campaign once a year
• Plan and host a Member event once a year during the Festival.

Capital Campaign (10%)

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Campaign Manager to develop Capital Campaign plan
• Assist with implementation as needed

How to Apply:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter to Executive Director, Rita Meher at [email protected]
• In the subject line of your e-mail: “Your Name, Development Director”
• In your cover letter, please reflect on your experience in fundraising, donor cultivation experience, or any similar work you may have done.

Qualifications

• Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Event Management skills
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, including at least one year in a leadership role
• Experience managing relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and community stakeholders
• Strong familiarity with spreadsheets, such as Excel
• Ability to lead productive teams in both in-person and remote settings, including supervisory experience

Preferred

• 5+ years of demonstrated successful nonprofit fundraising experience
• Knowledge of South Asian culture and community is a plus
• Knowledge of the film industry, particularly film festivals
• Fundraising certification, such as CFRE
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or a related field

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