Company Overview
The Washington Autism Alliance (WAA) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families across Washington State. We provide crucial resources, expert navigation, policy advocacy, and community programs designed to empower families and ensure access to essential services and supports.
Position Summary
The Investments and Partnerships Coordinator is a key relationship-building and resource development role responsible for cultivating and expanding strategic partnerships, securing funding opportunities, and advancing the organization's mission and impact. To excel in this role, candidates should possess experience in fundraising, donor relations, partnership development, or a related field, coupled with a strong understanding of nonprofit resource development and stakeholder engagement. The role requires exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, which are essential for cultivating funders, managing partnerships, and identifying opportunities for collaboration and investment. These skills are fundamental to securing financial and in-kind resources, strengthening community relationships, and supporting the organization's long-term growth and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with donors, community partners, government agencies, and key stakeholders to advance the organization's mission.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of current and prospective donors through personalized outreach, stewardship, and regular engagement.
- Support fundraising initiatives by cultivating new funding opportunities, coordinating donor communications, and preparing reports.
- Maintain the donor database by ensuring accurate data entry, gift tracking, acknowledgments, and fundraising records.
- Collaborate with leadership to strengthen partnerships, schedule donor meetings, and support strategic relationship-building efforts.
- Coordinate and support fundraising events, including sponsorships, donations, volunteer engagement, and event logistics.
- Represent the organization at community events, resource fairs, and stakeholder meetings to increase awareness and build partnerships.
- Provide administrative and project support, including preparing correspondence, managing reports, tracking fundraising progress, and assisting with department initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations).
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fundraising, partnership development, donor relations, or a related field, with demonstrated success securing funding and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
- Experience managing events, sponsorships, volunteers, and partnerships across nonprofit, government, and community sectors.
- Strong understanding of fundraising strategies, donor stewardship, and resource development best practices.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.
- Proficiency with donor management systems, data tracking, reporting, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Teams.
- Commitment to the organization's mission, values, and community impact.
- Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
- Knowledge of the specific issues the organization addresses.
- Familiarity with the local philanthropic landscape.
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter summarizing relevant professional, academic, and volunteer experiences and desired salary to [email protected].
Pay: $26.44 - $28.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kirkland, WA 98033
