Job Announcement: Deputy Director

 

About Washington Nonprofits

Washington Nonprofits is the state association for all nonprofits in Washington. At Washington Nonprofits, we believe in the power of strong nonprofits to strengthen their communities. Our mission is to make sure nonprofits have what they need to succeed. Washington Nonprofits has three main goals: deliver high impact learning opportunities for nonprofits of all sizes, be a voice for nonprofits in public policy, and convene nonprofits in ways that strengthen their impact. We achieve these goals with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, and respect for regional differences. Our organizational culture is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and results-oriented. We value and support learning and professional growth and offer flexible hours and telecommuting options.

 

Washington Nonprofits is 10 years old. We have a small but mighty team of ten staff members serving over 30,000 nonprofits in Washington. We provide an extensive array of in-person and online learning opportunities for nonprofit professionals and volunteers. We are also a leading advocacy voice on behalf of nonprofits. We seek to connect nonprofits, foster collaboration and unified action both to create a better climate for nonprofits to operate and to improve how nonprofits serve our communities. This position is key to maintaining the momentum and reach that we have achieved. Future goals include increasing relationships and relevance for communities of color and rural communities, remaining nimble, delivering timely information and ideas, and staying accountable to our members and the greater nonprofit community.

Position Summary

The Deputy Director is a senior leadership position, partnering with the Executive Director and other senior staff on strategy development and fund development while supporting a strong and growing team and furthering our transformation into an anti-racist, inclusive organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

1.       Fund Development

• Oversee grants calendar, ensuring that proposals are submitted and reporting takes place on a timely basis.
• Write grant and contract proposals and budgets, often in collaboration with others.
• Solicit sponsors for the annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference and other events.
• Participate in developing and implementing strategies to expand membership, including individual donors.
• Seek out additional sources of funding that help to further our mission.

 

2.       People and Culture

• Lead our efforts to attract, develop and retain great team members.
• Ensure that the organization recruits new team members with attention to racial and geographic equity.
• Develop progressive human resources policies and practices.
• Establish a new performance management system.
• Partner with the Executive Director to build and nurture positive workplace culture.
• Ensure that strategic professional development is happening for staff at all levels, including accessing outside training and planning for team-wide learning opportunities.
• Provide leadership for diversity, equity, inclusion, and access initiatives in partnership with our Board Equity Committee.
• Plan and lead staff retreats, meetings, and other special events.

 

3.       Administration/Operations

• Ensure smooth operations of the organization in partnership with the Operations Manager.
• Supervise two operations staff.
• Assess facilities needs and negotiate lease terms.
• Ensure that the organization is legally compliant, carries appropriate insurance, and manages risks appropriately.
• Improve systems that support effective collaboration of a geographically dispersed staff.
• Partner with Executive Director on budgeting, tracking, and reporting finances.

 

4.       Strategy and Leadership

• Keep abreast of trends and new developments in the nonprofit sector.
• Participate in key decisions around organizational priorities, how we position ourselves in the capacity building field, and what funding we choose to pursue.
• Represent the organization as requested in collaborative workgroups, the legislature, and other public settings.
• Oversee complex and cross-departmental projects that contribute to our mission.
• Provide ideas, input, and in some cases leadership for new programs.

 

5.       Contribute to a strong organization

• Participate in the organization’s leadership team.
• Contribute to the visibility of the organization by representing Washington Nonprofits at events.
• Bring ideas from events, meetings, etc. back to the organization to contribute to our on-going effort to understand and support nonprofits in Washington.
• Promote Washington Nonprofits membership.
• Support Washington Nonprofits’ advocacy work.

 

Desired Qualifications

• If you possess some of the qualifications below and have a strong interest in learning about the other areas of the job, we encourage you to apply.
• Passion for and knowledge about the nonprofit sector.
• Leadership experience in nonprofits
• Demonstrated ability to write grant proposals and manage contracts.
• Experience supervising others, shaping human resource programs and/or leading diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit management, leadership, and policy issues.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, collaborative projects simultaneously.
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Familiarity with Washington state communities, especially communities of color and/or rural communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.
• Comfort using technology and designing systems, including cloud-based apps and software.

 

General Skills and Requirements for all Washington Nonprofit Staff

• Commitment to our mission.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity.
• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Experience with membership databases, MailChimp and Salesforce preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and priorities effectively and professionally.
• Ability to travel within Washington state.

Additional Information

Location:                          Seattle Office or work from home from another Washington State location

                                                Some travel required, primarily within Washington State

FLSA Classification:         Full-time, Exempt

Starting salary range:      $82,000-$100,000

        plus benefits including paid time off and health insurance. 

Position Reports to:         Executive Director

 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter online. The position will be open until filled, with preference given to resumes received before June 15.

Washington Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

 

Washington Nonprofits Equity Statement 

As part of our commitment to revolutionize nonprofits' place in our state and world, Washington Nonprofits is committed to be a champion and a leader in the quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the nonprofit sector. For us, this means using a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in all the work we do, including looking at ourselves as a nonprofit. We know this means constant learning. If we err, we ask for grace and further discussion, so we can hold ourselves accountable to communities of color, rural communities and others who have been marginalized, and can continue learning and being challenged. We welcome the greater discussion, so we can make the strongest decisions for the issues that affect our membership and become a leader in learning and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion for our state’s nonprofit organizations. 

For more information about Washington Nonprofits, visit www.washingtonnonprofits.org.