The Bellevue Schools Foundation has embarked on a search for a new YOU!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH

Location

Bellevue, WA

Posting Date

May 12, 2026

Applications submitted by June 12 will be given full consideration. Interviewing is anticipated in June, early applications are strongly encouraged.

Salary Range

$150,000-$170,000

The Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) seeks an experienced, relational leader to serve as its next Executive Director. As the primary philanthropic partner to one of the highest-performing and most innovative districts in the state, BSF mobilizes community investment to fund programs and services beyond the reach of public funding, serving over 19,000 students in a diverse and resource-rich community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Fundraising and donor development

  • District partnership and institutional navigation

  • Financial planning and oversight

  • Community presence and relationship building

  • People management and organizational culture

  • Strategic vision and planning


Open Development Positions:

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER

Position summary

Key responsibilities

The Corporate Partnerships Officer leads corporate revenue development for Bellevue Schools Foundation, including sponsorships, corporate giving, and institutional funding. This role builds strategic partnerships with businesses and funders to advance educational opportunities for students and supports fundraising initiatives associated with the Spring for Schools gala. The Officer works in partnership with a contracted grant writer who leads grant prospecting and proposal development, while the Officer manages funder relationships, internal coordination, and grant execution.

Schedule: Part time - 20 hrs/week

Location: Bellevue Schools Foundation office

  • Build and grow corporate partnerships and sponsorships

  • Coordinate grants in relationship with a grant writer

  • Manage funder relationships, timelines and reporting requirements

  • Lead corporate strategy for the Spring for Schools Gala

  • Collaborate across teams to drive fundraising impact and reporting

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter describing their interest in the role and relevant experience. Please email application materials to: hiring@bsfdn.org. Subject line: “LAST NAME, [POSITION TITLE] Application.”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Position summary

Key responsibilities

PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for cultivating and growing individual giving at Bellevue Schools Foundation, including major donors, mid-level donors, and annual individual contributions. This role builds meaningful relationships with donors and prospects to advance the Foundation’s mission and supports fundraising initiatives associated with the Spring for Schools gala. This is a relationship-focused fundraising role with shared responsibility for donor stewardship and revenue growth.

Schedule: Part time - 20 hrs/week

Location: Bellevue Schools Foundation office

  • Build and manage relationships with major and mid-level donors

  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual gifts

  • Lead and grow our monthly giving program (GEM)

  • Partner with leadership and board members on donor strategy

  • Support annual campaigns and donor outreach

  • Support Spring for Schools gala fundraising efforts