Director of Development

Aug 28, 2026

Full-Time
Seattle

Town Hall Seattle is hiring a Director of Development. Learn about the role and how to apply.

Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Seattle, WA
Experience Level: Director
Salary Range: $125,000 – $150,000 annually
Priority Deadline to Apply: October 2, 2026

Town Hall Seattle is one of the region’s marquee civic assets, in a healthy financial position, with a strong membership, dynamic audience, dedicated board, agile staff, committed volunteers, and incredible talent across our stages. We are seeking a Director of Development to lead our organizational fundraising efforts: strengthening systems, designing strategy, activating the board, and investing deeply in our Development Team. This role will lay the groundwork for Town Hall’s short- and long-term growth.

This position oversees plans for our development future, aiming to increase contributed income from $2.5 million to $3 million over the next five years, while cultivating major-gift prospects, and building systems to underpin capital fundraising and planned-giving initiatives. As Director of Development, you will be a vital external face of the organization, building and stewarding relationships that power our mission. Internally, you will be a key partner to our Executive Director, designing and implementing short- and long-term strategy.

We are delighted to be working with our search partners at TGA. Anne Katahira and Thomas Goldstein are available to answer any questions. 

If you have a passion for Town Hall’s mission, vision, and values, deep and broad development expertise, and exceptional relational and communications skills, please review our full job description and learn how to apply below.