Bellevue, Washington, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$125k/yr
Associate Director of Development Department: Development Reports To: Development Director Status: Exempt Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid – approximately 2 days onsite per week) Compensation: 125,000 Annually About Seattl…
Skills: Fundraising, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Team Leadership, Donor Engagement
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Lead the major gifts and planned giving programs while supervising a team of frontline fundraising professionals. Manage a select portfolio of major donors and develop strategies to increase philanthropic growth and organizational sustainability.
Requires a proven track record in relationship-centered leadership, fundraising strategy, and team management. Candidates should possess strong emotional intelligence and the ability to collaborate with board members and community stakeholders.
Associate Director of Development
Department: Development
Reports To: Development Director
Status: Exempt
Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid – approximately 2 days onsite per week)
Compensation: 125,000 Annually
About Seattle Humane
Seattle Humane strengthens the bond between people and pets through adoption, education, community programs, and compassionate care. As one of the Pacific Northwest's leading animal welfare organizations, Seattle Humane is guided by a bold strategic vision, ambitious growth goals, and a commitment to creating a more humane community for animals and the people who love them.
Position Summary
Seattle Humane seeks a collaborative, strategic, and relationship-centered fundraising leader to help advance our mission through transformational philanthropy, donor engagement, and team leadership.
As a member of the Development Leadership Team, the Associate Director of Development provides leadership for Seattle Humane's major gifts and planned giving programs. This individual directly leads a team of approximately three frontline fundraising professionals, including Major Gifts Officers and the Planned Giving Officer, while maintaining a select portfolio of major donors and prospects.
Success in this role will be measured by philanthropic growth, donor engagement, team development, operational effectiveness, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships that advance Seattle Humane's mission and strategic priorities.
The Associate Director partners closely with the Development Director, executive leadership, board members, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to strengthen Seattle Humane's culture of philanthropy and long-term fundraising success.
We recognize that exceptional leaders come from many different professional, educational, volunteer, and lived experiences. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply even if your background does not align perfectly with every experience listed below.
Team Structure
This position reports to the Development Director and serves as a member of the Development Leadership Team.
The Associate Director directly supervises at least three fundraising professionals, including Major Gifts Officers and the Planned Giving Officer, and collaborates closely with the Assistant Director of Philanthropy to ensure the successful execution of fundraising strategies and initiatives. The role also collaborates closely with colleagues across annual giving, donor services, grants, events, finance, marketing, volunteer engagement, and executive leadership.
What Success Looks Like
Philanthropic Growth & Engagement
Leadership & Organizational Impact
Operational Excellence
What Will Help You Thrive
We recognize that successful leaders develop their skills through many different pathways. Experiences that may contribute to success include:
There is no single educational or career pathway required for success in this role. We welcome candidates whose expertise has been developed through professional experience, higher education, military service, volunteer leadership, entrepreneurship, caregiving, advocacy, community organizing, certifications, training programs, lived experience, or other meaningful opportunities.
Additional Attributes We Value
Accessibility & Accommodations
Seattle Humane is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants and employees. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process and during employment.
Individuals who can perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, are encouraged to apply.
Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
Seattle Humane believes that diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives strengthen our organization and our ability to serve animals, people, and communities.
We are committed to creating a workplace where employees, volunteers, supporters, adopters, and community members experience respect, dignity, belonging, and equitable opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences and welcome candidates who may not see themselves reflected in every qualification listed.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Seattle Humane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, organizational needs, and an individual's ability to contribute to Seattle Humane's mission and values..
We are creating a kinder world for pets and their people.
Founded in 1897, Seattle Humane is creating a kinder world for pets and their people through impactful programs and support services. We are more than a shelter—Seattle Humane is a pet resource center for the region, providing adoption services, a pet food bank and support for pet owners, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and veterinary care, dog training, youth programs and more. Together with the support of our generous community, we save lives, complete families and keep pets with their people.
Offices: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005, US
We are creating a kinder world for pets and their people.
Founded in 1897, Seattle Humane is creating a kinder world for pets and their people through impactful programs and support services. We are more than a shelter—Seattle Humane is a pet resource center for the region, providing adoption services, a pet food bank and support for pet owners, low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and veterinary care, dog training, youth programs and more. Together with the support of our generous community, we save lives, complete families and keep pets with their people.
Offices: 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005, US
