DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Seattle, Washington

ABOUT LONG LIVE THE KINGS (LLTK)

Long Live the Kings’ (LLTK) mission is to restore wild salmon and steelhead and support sustainable fishing in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1986, we have been advancing science, improving management, and implementing solutions to balance the needs of fish and people. LLTK envisions a sustainable Northwest with a growing human population, a thriving economy, and flourishing salmon runs.

Our 18-member Board of Directors and 20 dedicated staff members proudly work alongside a diverse network of our region's salmon recovery leaders to help us accomplish our goals. Our core values are stewardship, collaboration, results, and learning. Our staff are located in Seattle, Hood Canal, and Orcas Island, and work throughout western Washington and the Pacific Northwest including internationally. LLTK has been responsible for some of the region's biggest wins for local salmon populations, including the international Salish Sea Marine Survival project and ongoing projects at the Hood Canal Bridge and Nisqually River Delta. Learn more about us in our 2025 Strategic Roadmap and on our website.

LLTK staff and Board are committed to authentically embracing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a core value that drives the success of our people, our partners, and our work. We have been engaged in this work formally since 2021. We are looking for individuals who want to advance this work and who are excited to be on this journey with us.

THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SEARCH

Long Live the Kings is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to champion our fundraising program and secure the private dollars needed to protect and restore our region’s treasured salmon populations. The next Director of Development will bring both a proven track record of growing successful major gifts programs as well as an expert understanding of the Northwest’s philanthropic landscape. With support from LLTK’s talented team of experienced development professionals, the Director of Development will pursue the organization’s ambitions goals for growth. In 2025, LLTK has a $4+ million budget, of which private fundraising is responsible for over $1 million. Building on LLTK’s long history of success, recognition as a leader in salmon recovery, and the development team’s passion, experience, and values, the Director of Development will be a leader in the organization, providing a vision for strategic development and growing unrestricted funding through major gifts.

SEE THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AND APPLY VIA:

https://lltk.org/director-of-development/

Long Live the Kings is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate in employment based on any individual’s race, socioeconomic status, national origin, color, disability, religion, gender, age, marital status, criminal background or arrest record, sexual orientation or gender identity and encourage all candidates to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $124,000.00 - $131,999.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98121 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98121: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98121