Since 1966, Pottery Northwest has served as Seattle’s preeminent non-profit ceramics organization. We promote innovation, arts excellence, and education with a mission of fostering an inclusive community around clay.
Our nationally renowned ceramics studio offers vibrant programming to over 2,000 enrollments a year. Artists from around the world venture to Pottery Northwest in the spirit of artistic dialogue and as a formative step in their careers.
The Development Director is a key member of the senior leadership team at Pottery Northwest, with proven experience in frontline fundraising, individual giving, event management, and strategic planning. In collaboration with the Executive Director, they will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Pottery Northwest’s fundraising.
For the past two years, Pottery Northwest has operated in a brand-new facility with new executive leadership dedicated to fostering inclusionary cultural practices throughout all aspects of programs and initiatives. We are looking for someone passionate about integrating community-centric fundraising principles and ethical fundraising practices into our organization as we build new systems.
Pottery Northwest prioritizes a collaborative, team-oriented culture where everyone has a high level of ownership and performance in their roles and where we care for ourselves, each other, and our community. We are a flexible workplace and place a high priority on the health and well-being of our staff.
Reports to: Executive Director
Type: Full-time, 40-hours per week; salaried, exempt
Remote/On-site: Hybrid. The primary work location is in the Pottery Northwest office-studio in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle. This position requires 3 in-person and 2 remote days each week. Wednesdays are mandatory onsite days for all staff from 10am to 6pm. There occasionally will be evening or weekend time needed during major events.
Pay: $75,000-$88,000—Placement within this scale is dependent on experience.
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Pottery Northwest has just begun building our development team. To start, the Development Director will have the support of a part-time (20-hour per week) Development Coordinator.
Fundraising & Stewardship (70%)
Budget Management & Financial Reporting (15%)
Staff Management (10%)
Shared Leadership (5%)
This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All Pottery Northwest employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:
Technology: At Pottery Northwest we use the following hardware, operating systems, and databases: Apple’s Mac computers/operating systems, the Google Suite, Monday.com, DonorPerfect, and Shopify.
Pottery Northwest is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to be a place where DEIA builds the foundation for people. Women, non-gender-binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.
To apply, submit a completed application, including a resume and cover letter.
In your cover letter, we want to learn about what you will bring to this position and Pottery Northwest. What excites you about leading fundraising efforts at an arts nonprofit? Why would you like to advance Pottery Northwest’s mission? How does your experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of this position?
The priority application deadline is November 17th, 2024
All applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted as long as the opening is still posted. All applicants can expect to hear back by early December.
The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and panel interview. The final offer will be contingent on a successful reference check and clean background check.
Email questions to the Operations & Grants Director, Jasmine at Jasmine@potterynorthwest.org
Since 1966, Pottery Northwest has served as Seattle’s preeminent non-profit ceramics organization. We promote innovation, arts excellence, and education with a mission of fostering an inclusive community around clay.
Our nationally renowned ceramics studio offers vibrant programming to over 2,000 enrollments a year. Artists from around the world venture to Pottery Northwest in the spirit of artistic dialogue and as a formative step in their careers.
The Development Director is a key member of the senior leadership team at Pottery Northwest, with proven experience in frontline fundraising, individual giving, event management, and strategic planning. In collaboration with the Executive Director, they will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Pottery Northwest’s fundraising.
For the past two years, Pottery Northwest has operated in a brand-new facility with new executive…
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