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Topic: West Seattle Transit Issues
On May 4 at the Sustainable West Seattle Festival, there was an informative panel discussion on West Seattle Transit Issues that maybe a dozen people attended. I had heard they were taping it for the Seattle Channel, and just found a video of the event on their website. You’ll need Real Player to watch it, and it runs almost 1-1/2 hours.
Topic: DNDA Development Director
Development Director
Job Title: Development Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Working Conditions: Full-time, salaried position requiring occasional evenings and weekends)
Salary Range: $58,000-65,000 DOE plus benefits
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 dedicated to the mission of engaging residents, businesses, and institutions in creating and maintaining a thriving Delridge community. Our primary strategies for advancing this mission include developing and operating affordable housing and community facilities, operating the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, enhancing infrastructure for community health, and developing and supporting local grassroots leadership and initiative. Having recently completed the successful $27 million Three Projects|One Community Campaign, DNDA is embarking on the Strength of Place Initiative to ensure equitable development of the rapidly gentrifying White Center, and on the King County Food and Fitness Initiative to develop vibrant communities that support access to locally grown, healthy, affordable food and safe and inviting places for physical activity and play—for everyone. We seek a motivated and qualified professional to lead our fund development efforts and provide oversight for our community building programs.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Development Director will lead the fundraising efforts of DNDA’s board and staff team, including the developing the fundraising strategies, messages, and materials; coordinating the implementation carried out by several board and staff members; and building and maintaining the organization’s constituent record-keeping and communication infrastructure. As a pace-setter, the Development Director will play a prominent role in cultivating a wide range of strategic relationships with business, civic, and community leaders. The Development Director also provides oversight and support for DNDA’s community building staff. This is a full-time exempt position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fund Development:
– Lead the development of DNDA’s comprehensive strategy for fund development
– Take primary responsibility for development and implementation of annual fundraising plans
– Identify, cultivate and solicit contributions from individual major donors
– Manage the organization’s direct mail campaign and other appeals
– Ensure that the organization regularly communicates its accomplishments to donors and prospects through a variety of means (mail, email, phone, events)
– Ensure the success of Links to the Community, DNDA’s major fundraising event
– Identify new grant prospects through research, cultivate relationships with grantors, manage information to ensure timely applications, follow-up reports, etc., and assist as needed with preparation of grant applications
– Recruit house party hosts and provide information and support for these events
– Work closely with, and provide leadership to fundraising related committees or task forces
Staff Team:
– Participate in the senior management team: assist in establishing direction and policy and in cultivating strong cross-departmental collaboration
– Work closely with all staff who engage constituencies to ensure outreach and program activities are coordinated with development strategies
– Supervise and support four staff positions and additional human resources on the Fund Development & Community Building team
Minimum Qualifications – to be considered for the position, the candidate’s application must demonstrate that he or she is:
PASSIONATE: Shares a commitment to the mission of the organization and the vision and values reflected in its work.
TRAINED: Holds a B.A. in a related field or equivalent field experience
EXPERIENCED: Has accrued five or more years of progressive leadership in fundraising
ARTICULATE: Evidences communication skills using a range of media
MOTIVATING: Demonstrates interpersonal skills and ability to engage a diverse community of supporters.; shows ability to work creatively and collaboratively, engaging others to participate in fundraising
ORGANIZED: Is able to manage multiple details of large projects, events or campaigns
RESOURCEFUL: Can use information and communication technology adeptly and independently
FOCUSED: Utilizes a proactive approach to time and workflow management
INDEPENDENT: Is enthusiatic about managing projects independently and working accurately under deadline.
The most competetive applicants will be able to demonstrate that they are:
SAVVY: Can confidently communicate nuanced community issues with widely divergent audiences
CREATIVE/ENTREPRENEURIAL: Can point to success in developing new models, leveraging unconventional resources, “thinking outside the box”
ADEPT: Has worked closely with a wide range of divergent consituencies; philanthropists, low-income families, small business owners, artists, public servants, private developers, service providers, etc.
CONNECTED: Holds close familiarity with the Delridge Neighborhoods, White Center, and/or the broader West Seattle penninsula.
To apply:
By June 6, 2008 send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three professional references to personnel@dnda.org. E-mail submissions are preferred. Mailed submissions can be sent to:
Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association
Attention: Personnel
5411 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106
DNDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Topic: Morgan Thriftway Rocks!!!
I wrote to Morgan Street Thriftway asking them to carry Smith Brothers milk. They considered my request and now are carrying it in their dairy case. How cool is that??
West Seattle Thriftway is an independently owned and community oriented grocery store that strives to deliver exceptional customer service and provide top quality products.
We are currently looking for an addition to our team in the wine/beer department.
Visit our website to download an application.
West Seattle Thriftway is an independently owned and community oriented grocery store that strives to deliver exceptional customer service and provide top quality products.
We are currently looking for an addition to our team in the meat department.
Visit our website to download an application.
Topic: Full Time Server
Beato Food and Wine is looking for a full time experienced server. Must have strong passion for food and wine. KNowledge of Italian wine a plus. Please send reume to lola@beatoseattle.com or apply in person between 2-4pm tuesday thru sunday.
3247 California Ave SW
West Seattle, Washington
21 Sunday