Description
Development & Community Engagement Specialist
Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Hiring Range: $35.11 - $40.38
Location: Snohomish County, WA
Hourly, non-exempt
Make an Impact. Build Relationships. Change Lives.
At Sherwood Community Services, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful life to the fullest of their abilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic, relationship-driven Development & Community Engagement Specialist to help grow community partnerships, cultivate donor relationships, and expand awareness of our mission throughout Snohomish County.
If you enjoy connecting with people, building meaningful relationships, networking in the community, and helping organizations grow their impact, we would love to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
Build Community Relationships
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, businesses, community leaders, and supporters
- Conduct regular outreach through meetings, calls, events, and personalized communications
- Secure sponsorships, donations, and mission-aligned partnerships
- Develop donor stewardship plans and strengthen long-term engagement
Support Fundraising & Outreach Efforts
- Represent Sherwood at community events and meetings, Chambers of Commerce, and networking opportunities
- Deliver presentations to community groups and businesses as needed
- Assist with fundraising campaigns, special events, and community engagement initiatives
- Help increase awareness and support for Sherwood's programs and services
Manage Donor Data & Reporting
- Maintain donor records and engagement activity within CRM systems
- Track fundraising and donor engagement metrics
- Prepare donor acknowledgments and reports
- Monitor fundraising pipelines and provide updates to leadership
Collaborate Across the Organization
- Work closely with program staff to understand funding priorities
- Translate program needs into compelling donor messaging
- Participate in organizational initiatives, meetings, and events
Why Join Sherwood?
- Meaningful work that directly impacts lives
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Opportunity to build community partnerships and grow fundraising efforts
- Professional development and networking opportunities
- A mission-driven culture dedicated to inclusion and empowerment
Ready to make a difference in your community? Apply today and help us build partnerships that create opportunities for children, adults, and families throughout Snohomish County.
Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
• 1-3 years' experience in fundraising, sales, business development, customer relations, or nonprofit development success
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence in asking for financial support and cultivating partnerships
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology tools
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Snohomish County and its communities
• Experience using donor databases, auction software or CRM systems
• Passion for serving individuals with disabilities and their families
How You Will Succeed in this Role
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Natural relationship builder and networker
• Empathetic listener
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences
• Passionate about community impact
Skills Required
- 1-3 years experience in fundraising, sales, business development, customer relations, or nonprofit development
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence in asking for financial support and cultivating partnerships
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology tools
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
- Familiarity with Snohomish County and its communities
- Experience using donor databases, auction software or CRM systems
- Passion for serving individuals with disabilities and their families
What We Do
Sherwood Community Services provides innovative, inclusive services to children and adults with disabilities in their communities. With over 60 years of history, the organization focuses on equality, inclusion, and acceptance, offering programs like early supports for infants and toddlers and career and community connections for high school students and adults seeking employment, rooted in the belief that all people deserve respect and dignity.
