Opportunity
We are seeking a Development Associate to join our mission-driven team. This role will help drive revenue growth by engaging individual donors, cultivating corporate sponsors, and supporting grant writing efforts. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about fundraising and donor stewardship, and shares our commitment to providing quality, compassionate healthcare to underserved communities while demonstrating Christ’s love to all.
Join us in advancing a mission that brings hope and healing to those who need it most.
Bring Hope and Health
Our mission is to show the love of Christ through bringing Hope and Health to underserved people by providing quality and compassionate healthcare.
About Us
We are a low income, comprehensive, primary-care clinic in King and Snohomish County. Our services include integrated and comprehensive, medical, dental and mental health counseling. Join our team and work alongside others who share a desire to find solutions for those who fall through the cracks of the system.
Purpose
Under the supervision of the Development Director, the Development Associate will help drive revenue growth, with a particular focus on strengthening and expanding our base of individual donors. They will support the planning and execution of revenue-generating initiatives, with a focus on mass and mid-level donors, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing. The successful candidate will be outgoing, super-organized and excited about fundraising and donor stewardship and align with our mission to bring quality and compassionate healthcare to the underserved, showing Christ’s love to everyone.
Hours: Full Time, Exempt
Salary: $24-$29 hourly, based on experience
Summary of Benefits: Lahai offers somewhat flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment for most positions. Lahai provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to all exempt and non-exempt employees working more than 30 hours per week. Lahai offers a voluntary 401K retirement plan to all full/part-time employees who are 21 years of age and older who are eligible to participate. PTO is accrued at a rate of .057 per hour for employees working over 20 hours per week and .025 for employees working less than 20 hours per week. Lahai recognizes 11 paid holidays and holiday pay is pro-rated based on the numbers of hours you are regularly scheduled to work.
Location: Washington – Lynnwood
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the Development Director to carry out Lahai Health’s annual fundraising strategies and events.
- Carry out goals and objectives for the Mid-level cultivation program and take part in securing financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
- Record and maintain timely and accurate records of donations, donor interactions, and fundraising activities to ensure compliance and track progress.
- Facilitate grant research, writing, and submission of grant proposals to foundations and corporations. Manage and write grant reports.
- Lead business and corporate giving strategy. Write funding proposals and send them to potential sponsors.
- Represent and promote the work of Lahai Health in the community through public speaking at churches, mission fairs, community, and fundraising events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing. Proven track record of securing donations.
PROFICIENCIES:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent research skills.
- High-level communication skills: written, verbal, phone, and interpersonal.
- High level of motivation in all tasks.
ABILITIES:
- Be knowledgeable or super-curious about donor engagement and research, fundraising platforms, fundraising CRMs, fundraising calendars and current fundraising technologies.
- Ability to multitask, be nimble and able to pivot when priorities shift. Willingness to learn new things and excellent attention to detail.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to employment@lahai.org.