Description
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
About Town Hall Seattle
Town Hall Seattle amplifies ideas, fosters civil discourse, and connects people through events in a vibrant historic building — inspiring lifelong learning, discovery, and dialogue. Founded as a nonprofit in 1998, Town Hall underwent a $35.5 million top-to-bottom renovation of its historic landmark building in 2019 and today serves as a vital community hub for curiosity and conversation. As both a venue and a producer, Town Hall creates space for independent voices, emerging thinkers, and world-class talent, making room for big ideas and the people engaging with them.
Each year, more than 100,000 people gather at Town Hall for hundreds of events spanning civics, science, arts, and culture. In any given week, that might mean chamber music in the Great Hall, a local political debate in the Wyncote NW Forum, or a live podcast recording in the Mehdi Reading Room. It’s why so many people think of Town Hall as Seattle’s living room: a place where creativity, empathy, curiosity, and the belief that we all deserve a voice come together — and where new ideas and possibilities feel unlimited.
The Opportunity
Town Hall 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 here.
Requirements
Candidates must have a passion for Town Hall’s mission, vision, and values, deep and broad development expertise, and exceptional communications skills. You’re a savvy connector: a leader of people and teams, skilled at helping executives lead, activating boards, connecting with donors, and investing in and growing your team with curiosity and care.
This position follows Town Hall’s hybrid work schedule, with staff generally working in person Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and hybrid flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. As a live event venue, Town Hall’s work regularly includes evenings and weekends, and we anticipate the Director of Development will attend approximately 4–6 events per month.
