Development Director Application

Development Director Application
Finlandia Foundation National is seeking a new full-time member of our team. Thank you for your interest in applying for the Development Director position. Please fill out the information requested below. Once you submit this form, you will receive a notification that your application has been received. Should you have any questions, please contact office@finlandiafoundation.org.

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The applicant must be located in the United States and have the ability to legally work in the United States.

We are accepting applications until February 22, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

Applicants will be informed about the next steps of their application after this deadline.
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1. FFN finds itself at a transformational time in its 70+ year history. Now is the time to strategize! Tell us about a time when you were responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising plan that included major gifts, annual giving, and/or events. What actions did you take, and what results did you achieve?*
2. At FFN, we value teamwork as well as individual contributions. Describe a specific situation in which you worked with an executive leader and/or board members to cultivate or solicit a major donor. How did you prepare them, manage the process, and what was the outcome?*
3. FFN is motivated by our mission and guided by our core values. Share an example of how you have translated an organization’s mission, vision, and values into donor communications or engagement that led to increased support or stronger relationships. What approach did you use, and why?*
4. FFN has a wide audience of Finns, Finnish-Americans, and friends of Finland, each with their own interests. What is it that attracts you to FFN specifically?*
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Development Director Application

Applicant Information

Educational Background

List any additional degrees or certifications obtained below

If you wish to provide any other material for this application, please use the section below to upload writing samples, portfolios, photos, graphic art, websites, news articles, publications, or other supporting documentation that you would like to provide to the selection committee.

Please list 3 professional references (minimum of two required to submit form)

Other Information