Director, Major & Individual Giving

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Treehouse :

At Treehouse, we work to create opportunities for young people in foster care to thrive. We believe that every young person impacted by foster care determines their own future and can build the life of their dreams. Treehouse seeks to hire passionate individuals who understand the power of young people, celebrate diverse voices and challenge themselves to do better. We are committed to providing opportunities for staff to learn and grow with the organization during an exciting time as we expand our services and reach statewide.

Benefit Summary :

Treehouse values work-life balance and prioritizes the health of our staff. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans with 100% employer-paid premiums; a retirement plan with 3% employer match; and paid leave that includes 9 holidays, generous PTO and two weeks of staff appreciation days off.

• Generous PTO of 4 weeks
• Healthcare Benefit plan options include 100% covered preventive care
• 2 Weeks off (separate from PTO) for Staff Appreciation Weeks
• 403B Retirement Plan Matching
• 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave are covered by Treehouse
• Free convenient parking
• Dog-Friendly Office Space

Pay Transparency : The budgeted starting salary for this position ranges from $99,292.00 to $114,185.80 annually. This is a salary-exempt position.

Primary Worksite Location : Seattle office

Job Summary :

The Treehouse development team currently raises $14+ million annually and is on a path to grow contributed revenue to $20 million over the next five years. To that end, we seek a dynamic and experienced major gifts fundraiser and inspired team leader to drive our efforts to secure essential financial resources that advance our mission, vision, and intended impact.

The Director, Major & Individual Giving is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to grow philanthropic investment from individual donors. This role is central to advancing Treehouse’s mission by cultivating and stewarding transformational partnerships that deliver significant, sustainable revenue and meaningful engagement opportunities. This role will lead a team of fundraisers in qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a mature donor base with significant untapped capacity, while building a continuous pipeline of annual fund, mid-level, and major donors, developing and managing a robust planned giving program. As a member of the Development leadership team, this position contributes to overall fundraising strategy, cross-team collaboration, and organizational leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Strategic Campaign Planning & Leadership :

Donor Relationship Management :

Board & Volunteer Engagement :

Team Leadership & Development :

Operations & Data Management :

Requirements : Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Working Conditions :

Physical and Mental Conditions :