Major Gift Officer

Family Promise of Spokane • Spokane, WA

9h • $29 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Promise of Spokane is hiring a Major Gift Officer to steward an established portfolio of major donors and prospects and strengthen their commitment to the organization’s mission of ending homelessness. This donor-facing role focuses on building thoughtful, personalized relationships and helping supporters become principal and lead gift partners, in collaboration with the Director of Development, CEO, and Board of Directors. It is not an events-planning or direct-service role.

The position is based on-site in Spokane, Washington, with regular local travel to meet donors. The schedule is full-time at 40 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends as needed. Compensation is $29–$33 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, major or individual giving, or relationship-based sales, including making direct asks.
• High school diploma or GED; equivalent professional experience is accepted in lieu of a college degree.
• Ability to build trust and confidence in making clear, specific asks.
• Strong writing skills for personalized proposals and donor correspondence.
• Ability to manage a portfolio and calendar independently.
• Comfort using a donor CRM such as Bloomerang or similar, and Google Workspace.
• Discretion, care, and sound judgment when handling confidential donor information.
• Strong ties to the Spokane community and a developed portfolio.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and current auto insurance, as the role requires some driving.

Nice To Haves

• A record of raising $100,000 or more annually from individual donors.
• Experience cultivating gifts of $25,000 or more.
• Familiarity with planned giving, including bequests, donor-advised funds, and IRA charitable distributions.
• CFRE credential or progress toward it.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Established Spokane-area network.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75–95 major gift donors and prospects, currently defined as donors giving $10,000 or more annually.
• Meet donors face to face approximately 10 times per month through visits, tours, coffees, and conversations at donor events.
• Build and maintain an individualized journey plan for every donor in the donor CRM system, with a clear next step for each relationship.
• Prepare and make personalized asks and proposals, approximately 30 per year, and partner with leadership and board members on co-asks.
• Identify donors with principal and lead gift potential and prepare them to transition to the Director of Development or CEO.
• Steward donors with timely, personal thank-yous and regular updates about the impact of their giving.
• Open legacy and planned-giving conversations as part of a department-wide approach.
• Track work, forecast results, and report weekly as part of the EOS team rhythm.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays.
• Accrued vacation of up to 120 hours per year.
• Paid sick leave of up to 52 hours per year.
• Employee Assistance Program for the employee and household at no cost.
• Optional Colonial Life supplemental benefits.
• Mileage reimbursement for donor visits.
• Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED