Individual Giving Officer
About The Position
The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in advancing Plymouth Housing’s mission by leading the organization’s individual giving program, with a focus on cultivating and growing mid-level donors (gifts of $5,000+) and supporting the organization’s major gifts efforts. As part of the Resource Development Department, this role helps develop and implement donor engagement strategies that deepen relationships, increase retention and giving levels, and strengthen donor connection to Plymouth’s mission of ending homelessness. The Individual Giving Officer collaborates with colleagues across departments to plan stewardship events, donor communications, and special engagement opportunities.
Requirements
- Builds trust and works respectfully with people from many backgrounds and lived experiences, contributing to safe, welcoming housing communities where residents experience dignity, choice, and belonging.
- Uses self-awareness and humility to communicate effectively across differences, adapt approach, and treat people with fairness and respect.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor messages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) and desktop publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign; experience with Salesforce or similar donor database preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills with donors, volunteers, vendors, and colleagues.
- Self-motivated team player with initiative and willingness to learn new systems and approaches.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor events and gatherings.
- Detail-oriented and dependable, maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting, with a focus on mid-level or major gifts.
- Strong understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
- Proven success managing donor portfolios and achieving fundraising goals.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and cultivate mid-level donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually, with an emphasis on growing the giving pipeline.
- Manage all aspects of Plymouth’s mid-level giving program, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Support major gifts fundraising efforts, including collaboration on donor engagement plans for gifts of $10,000+.
- Develop and execute individualized strategies for existing donors to increase giving levels and deepen long-term relationships.
- Track donor activity, engagement, and revenue pipeline to ensure progress toward team goals and compliance with donor intent.
- Partner across departments to plan donor tours, educational events, and engagement opportunities that connect supporters to Plymouth’s work.
- Create and implement regular donor touchpoints, communications, and stewardship materials that reflect Plymouth’s voice and values.
- Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify potential new donors and produce research profiles for cultivation and strategy development.
- Collaborate on the Resource Development Department’s annual strategic fundraising plan, goals, and timelines.
- Support data integrity, ensuring accurate donor information and lists for communications, events, and mailings.
- Actively contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team culture.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options.
- Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
