Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer

The YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) seeks a bold, sales-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our financial development strategy. Reporting directly to the President & CEO and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the CDO will drive all fundraising effortsincluding major gifts, annual campaigns, capital campaigns, government grants / appropriations, planned giving, and endowment growth.

The ideal candidate is a proven fundraiser with a track record of successfully completing large-scale capital campaigns ($50M+), consistently meeting or exceeding annual goals ($10M+), and cultivating deep donor relationships across the Greater Seattle area. They are a go-getter with a strong work ethic, extensive local connections, and a demonstrated ability to hire, inspire, and retain high-performing sales and fundraising teams. The CDO will thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. They will be both a strategist and a hands-on closer, positioning YGS as the charity of choice for individual, corporate, foundation, and government partners.

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., with 2-3 days a week in the office. Evening and weekend work may be required, as job duties demand.

The position will be based at headquarters in Seattle, WA. Approximately 20 - 30% travel is expected. Travel is primarily local, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

What you'll get from working at The Y :

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on eligible Childcare Services

Hiring range : $165,000 -$200,000 / year

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Work Environment :

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you :