Development & Community Engagement Specialist – NOW HIRING

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Position: Development & Community Engagement Specialist

Location: Snohomish County, WA

Hourly, Non-Exempt
*Hiring Range: $35.11 - $40.38

*Salary Range: $35.11 - $45.64

 

Make an Impact. Build Relationships. Change Lives.

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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.

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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

 

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
   

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

 

Full Job Description available here.

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About Our Organization

Sherwood is a growing independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality services to meet the needs of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties. We believe in the abilities of all people and our mission is to provide innovative, inclusive services for children and adults with disabilities in their communities. These services include early supports for infants and toddlers, assistive technology for people of all ages, and employment and community inclusion support for adults.

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Sherwood has over 60 years of experience providing quality services to over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and continually work to meet the needs of those we serve. We address challenges such as loneliness, isolation, and low expectations that society has for people with disabilities. We truly believe our employees are Sherwood’s greatest asset, we take pride in ensuring a positive, flexible and responsive work environment. We have ambitious goals that we are actively working towards achieving in order to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties.

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To learn more visit us at http://www.sherwoodcs.org

 

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.​