Leadership Gift Officer (Multiple Openings)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Washington seeks to advance its public mission by fostering meaningful connections that inspire pride, advocacy, and philanthropic support. The Development team facilitates private resources to enhance the University's reputation and support equitable community building. This role is part of the Annual Philanthropy team and supports a growing mid-level giving program (annual gifts up to $99,999). The Leadership Gift Officer will build a portfolio of donor prospects, overseeing discovery, qualification, solicitation, and the strategic transition of major gift prospects using scalable strategies and an integrated, multichannel approach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND two years of experience in advancement, fundraising higher education/non-profit, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CRM systems or databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases, forms, etc.
• Knowledge of alumni relations/development/advancement principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors and prospects, securing gifts in the range of $2,000–$99,999, including multiyear commitments.
• Conduct donor discovery, qualification and solicitation using an integrated, multichannel fundraising approach, complemented by occasional in-person visits.
• Leverage fundraising metrics to assess results, refine strategies and adapt goals as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in fundraising systems, including contact reports, proposal updates, expense reports and donor record updates.
• Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with donors, volunteers and colleagues across University Advancement.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers across the University to coordinate solicitation and stewardship strategies for leadership gifts as well as transitioning donors who are ready to move into major gift portfolios.
• Align donor interests with University of Washington priorities and philanthropic opportunities.
• Remain informed about changes to information related to assigned prospects and ensure donor records are up to date.
• Leverage scalable strategies and personalized engagement to expand donor participation.
• Support the growth of a dynamic mid-level giving program, focusing on pipeline development.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures relating to the leadership gifts program, marketing materials for the leadership gift effort and leadership gift cultivation and stewardship activities and events.
• Undertake additional special projects as directed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan information available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level