Interim Development Director

Job Opening: Interim Development Lead (Part-Time, Temporary)
20–30 hours per week | South King County | Immediate Start

Are you a motivated self-starter with a passion for community impact? DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network) is seeking a skilled, organized, and independent professional to step into a temporary, part-time Development role as we transition toward hiring a permanent Development Director in Fall 2025.

This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real difference—supporting key fundraising efforts that directly benefit survivors of domestic violence in South King County. We’re looking for someone who knows how to build relationships, follow through on opportunities, and connect meaningfully with the community.  Existing relationships in the SKC area a plus!

Experience in development is ideal, but we also welcome candidates with transferable skills from marketing, sales, or relationship-driven roles—particularly those who are strategic, persuasive, and comfortable asking for support. If you’re someone who can step in, work independently, and help us keep momentum going, we’d love to talk.

Are you ready to jump in and help make lasting change happen?

Donor Relations/Fundraising:

• Support the annual fund program that increases donor engagement, donor retention and dollars raised through sponsorships.


• Direct solicitation of individual and community gifts.


• Lead donor stewardship and solicitation activities for corporate donors and individual donors, connecting leads with the ED and the Fundraising Committee where appropriate.


• Grow Monthly Giving initiatives.


• Support the team in procurement and organization of event in-kind


• Support existing workplace giving initiatives.

Marketing/Communications

• Develop marketing content to support campaigns and engage community in awareness campaigns and works with social media contractor.


• Produce quarterly e-newsletter in Constant Contact.

Events/Outreach

• Assist in event planning, promotion, and execution, including ensuring event and community activities are photographed.


• Plan and execute fundraising Purple Light Nights events and work closely with the Executive Director, Fundraising Committee and PLN committee to ensure success.


• Present to various groups, stakeholders and donors in order to foster support throughout the community.


• Host and conduct monthly Tours at Gowe as entry points for potential and current donors with the aim of presenting an ask.

Administration

• Record and report in-kind goods and services.


• Maintain records regarding donors and fundraising efforts in Bloomerang.


• Create personal gift acknowledgements working with ED and Fundraising Committee to ensure proper timely thank you messages


• Work with Finance Director and ED to track fundraising budget, expense and revenue.


• Assist with Grant writing particularly for sponsorships and corporate support.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Maintain a strong commitment to DAWN’s mission


• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, donors, community members and staff.


• Respect confidentiality and adapt to what can be stressful


• Exhibit a friendly and courteous disposition


• Exhibit an understanding of being donor-centric and sensitive to the motivation of all donors


• Strong verbal and presentation skills.


• Maintain strong time management and organizational skills, also flexibility in a changing schedule and priorities.


• Maintain a good, neat personal appearance.


• Display a sense of urgency and teamwork.


• Demonstrate excellent written communication skills.


• Proficiency in data collection and reporting. Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bloomerang or ability to quickly learn tools.


• Working knowledge of CANVA or other design software


• Knowledge with Greater Giving software a plus


• Knowledge of marketing using social media platforms.


• Willing and able to pass a background


• Must speak and write English proficiently (fluently).


• Physical Abilities:


• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, and twist on an intermittent basis including answering the front


• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files and reach


• Physically able to walk or run if needed, climb stairs without


• Ability to lift and carry at 60 pounds.

Education/Experience:

• 2 years experience in Development/Fundraising or Sales.


• Knowledge of South King County and key stakeholders, donors and leaders


• Demonstrated ability to secure news funds and start new fundraising initiatives.


• Experience planning and executing successful fundraising events.


• Experience public speaking and outreach.


• Must provide own transportation; possess a valid Washington State driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and a clean driving


• Must be able to pass Washington State criminal background