Nonprofit jobs in Seattle, Washington
Updated November 3, 2026
ExecSearches has 12 senior nonprofit and public-sector openings in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro right now. This page reads our job board each time it loads, so new Seattle postings appear here the moment they are approved, and the page stays up with local facts even when no Seattle job is open.
Current openings in the Seattle area
Covers the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro.
Finance Director
City of Seattle
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations Section Manager
King County
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Assistant Division Manager, Public Works
City of Tacoma
Tacoma · Posted November 3, 2026
Director of Workforce Strategy & Operations
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Director of Technology Infrastructure and Security
Community Transit
Everett · Posted November 3, 2026
Senior Director, Finance and Clinical Programs, Department of Medicine
University of Washington
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Homelessness Division Director
City of Seattle
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Deputy Chief of Administration, Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention
King County
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Head of Harborview Communications, UW Medicine Strategic Communications
University of Washington
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Safe & Thriving Communities Division Director
City of Seattle
Seattle · Posted November 3, 2026
Director, Donor and Leadership Relations
Seattle Children's
Seattle · Posted November 1, 2026
Fractional Director of Development and New Partnerships
Cancer Pathways
Seattle · Posted October 26, 2026
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Assistant City Attorney IV
City of Spokane
Spokane · Posted November 3, 2026
Chief Executive Officer
Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Olympia · Posted November 3, 2026
Assistant Secretary, Developmental Disabilities Administration
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Lacey · Posted November 3, 2026
Deputy Director of Human Resources
Intercity Transit
Olympia · Posted November 3, 2026
Chief Development Officer
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
Posted November 3, 2026
Washington State SBDC Director
Washington State University
Spokane · Posted November 3, 2026
Vice President, Traditional Clubs & Athletics
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
Posted November 3, 2026
Executive Director
Lopez Community Land Trust
Lopez Island · Posted October 9, 2026
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Seattle at a glance
| City population | 784,777 Seattle city, July 1, 2025 estimate. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates |
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| Metro population | 4,161,883 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, July 1, 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 metro estimates |
| Median household income | $121,984 King County $121,984 (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) |
| Poverty rate | 8.8% all ages, King County 8.8% (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, SAIPE |
| 501(c)(3) organizations | 5,178 with a Seattle mailing address. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, October 2026 release |
| Price level | 111.1 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro, U.S. = 100, 2024 (Washington 107.0). Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% metro, September 2026, preliminary, not seasonally adjusted. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
What nonprofit leaders earn in Seattle
Prices in the Seattle metro run about 11% above the national average (111.1 on the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities, U.S. = 100; Washington as a whole was 107.0). For pay by role and organization size, see our Seattle guide below.
Major nonprofit employers in Seattle
- Gates Foundation: Global philanthropy headquartered in Seattle. Gates Foundation careers
- Fred Hutch Cancer Center: Independent nonprofit cancer research and care center. Fred Hutch careers
- Seattle Children's: Pediatric hospital and research institute. Seattle Children's careers
- University of Washington: Public research university and UW Medicine. UW jobs
- PATH: Global health nonprofit headquartered in Seattle. PATH careers
- United Way of King County: The county's United Way. United Way of King County careers
Our Seattle guide
Our Seattle guide covers what nonprofit leaders earn there, the major employers, the search firms that recruit in the region and how the cost of living compares.
Read the Seattle Nonprofit Executive Jobs, Leadership & Salary Guide
Frequently asked questions
How many nonprofit executive jobs are open in Seattle right now?
The count at the top of this page is live: it reads the ExecSearches job board each time the page loads and lists every open senior role in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro.
How does the cost of living in Seattle affect nonprofit pay?
Prices in the Seattle metro run about 11% above the national average (111.1 on the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities, U.S. = 100; Washington as a whole was 107.0).
How do I hear about new Seattle nonprofit jobs?
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What does the ExecSearches Seattle guide cover?
Our Seattle guide covers what nonprofit leaders earn there, the major employers, the search firms that recruit in the region and how the cost of living compares.