Associate Director of Advancement

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope
Compass Housing Alliance is the housing, essential services, and emergency shelter division of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). Compass is guided by the belief that “Everyone Deserves a Home”. We envision a world in which every person lives in a safe, caring community. In this role, you will be employed by Lutheran Community Services Northwest, but work in the Compass division, supporting a 105-year legacy of housing, shelter, and caring in the Puget Sound region.
To learn more about the agency, visit www.compasshousingalliance.org

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:
As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind
• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Associate Director of Advancement leads philanthropic activities for the Compass division and other assigned programs or geographic areas in alignment with LCSNW’s organizational strategy and mission. This position provides advancement leadership for Compass, guiding fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and the work of assigned Advancement staff in support of divisional priorities. The Associate Director strengthens alignment between Compass and organizational advancement practices while partnering across the Advancement team to advance shared philanthropic priorities.
• Lead advancement activities for assigned division(s), programs, or geographic areas, translating organizational philanthropic strategy into fundraising priorities, plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Advise the Director of Philanthropic Strategy and operational leaders on fundraising opportunities, donor trends, community relationships, and emerging needs that may inform philanthropic strategy and priorities.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual, corporate, foundation, faith-based, and community donors to expand philanthropic support and develop lasting partnerships.
• Oversee assigned advancement portfolios, including annual planning, donor pipelines, revenue forecasting, stewardship activities, performance reporting, and donor data management.
• Partner with Advancement team members, operational leaders, Communications, and other stakeholders to coordinate fundraising activities, strengthen donor engagement, and advance consistent organizational practices.
• Direct the work of assigned Advancement staff across donor cultivation, stewardship, events, community engagement, and other fundraising activities, ensuring effective execution and progress toward established goals.
• Represent LCSNW with donors, faith communities, businesses, community partners, and other stakeholders, building inclusive relationships that strengthen awareness, engagement, and philanthropic investment.
• This job is responsible for supervising employees and/or non-employees, such as interns or volunteers. This includes and is not limited to making employment decisions; setting and communicating clear goals in alignment with relevant objectives and required outcomes; and effectively managing individual and team performance

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or advancement within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization, including experience leading staff, complex portfolios, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor’