Position Overview Seattle Foundation is at an exciting inflection point—primed to expand its partnership with philanthropists to advance key community priorities while pursuing sustained growth to ensure the foundation remains an effective and influential agent of change. The Chief Growth Officer (CGO) will lead and manage Seattle Foundation’s strategic approach to philanthropy, integrating community impact, customer engagement, and revenue generation. The CGO will play a key role in ensuring sustained growth through the creation of a business development strategy that produces pathways, products, and services to deepen current customer engagement, grow the customer base, and scale discretionary resources to drive systemic, transformative change across the region. Reporting to the President bequests; mission‑related and social impact investing opportunities; and philanthropic consulting services. Ensure these products and services remain innovative and competitive over time. Regularly assess the foundation’s market position and competitive advantage to continuously refine and implement an advisory services approach that generates sustainable growth. Monitor shifts in donor behavior as well as trends in the wealth ecosystem to inform the foundation’s market positioning. Expand the organization’s client base by identifying and cultivating new high‑net‑worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partners for collaborative investments and/or philanthropic services. Ensure strategies are in place and implemented to secure transformational, long‑term investments from donors and partners. Leverage and grow strategic partnerships with financial advisors, services firms, and others to create a steady pipeline of new clients to grow funds under management and revenue generated from philanthropic consulting services. Build credibility with wealth advisors through education, tools and collaboration that align investment opportunities with client values and fiduciary standards. In partnership with Impact, co‑design products that meet community and donor needs. Operational Excellence increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting. PTO: 15 days accrued vacation, 10 days accrued sick, 4 wellness days, 13 holidays. $1,200 annual remote work benefit. $750 annual wellness benefit. $1,200 annual transit benefit. Optional Flex plan and dependent coverage. WORK LOCATION Flexible; can be fully in‑person, or hybrid (remote and in‑person). This position is expected to be in‑person for some required team and organization‑wide meetings (e.g. monthly All‑Hands meetings). Office located downtown Seattle. Must live in WA state. Interested candidates should apply at www.chaloner.com. Chaloner will review all applicants and, upon qualification, contact you to determine next steps. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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