Major Gifts Officer & Campaign Manager

Wesley Community Foundation•Federal Way, WA

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About The Position

The Major Gifts Officer & Campaign Manager advances major gifts and planned giving for Wesley Community Foundation in assigned communities. The role manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with a focus on capital campaign contributions and benevolence/greatest need funding, and is responsible for annual fundraising targets. The position works closely with the Executive Director to strengthen donor relationships and serves as a primary public contact representing Wesley and the Foundation. The role implements the fundraising cycle of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. It develops and presents major, planned, and blended gift proposals; coordinates campaign strategies; supports leadership in gift solicitation; and recruits and manages volunteer campaign committees. The position also represents the Foundation at events and speaking opportunities, coordinates donor recognition, tracks donor activity and gifts, and completes campaign and expense reporting. The position requires local travel to Wesley communities in King and Pierce County. Driving is an essential function and a valid driver’s license is required. Physical requirements include near and far vision, lifting up to 25 pounds, sitting, standing, bending, and twisting for prolonged or intermittent periods, and repetitive computer-terminal work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
At least three years of development experience with demonstrated success in major giving, focusing on individual gift solicitations.
Knowledge of PC operations and standard Microsoft Office software.
Experience with or ability to learn Raiser’s Edge NXT contact management software.
Ability to plan, motivate, participate, and collaborate in a team-oriented setting.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to balance priorities.
Ability to multitask and complete competing priorities within set timeframes.
Ability to establish positive working relationships and interact productively with staff and constituency groups.
Demonstrated motivation, initiative, persistence, commitment, and follow-through.
Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
High integrity and professionalism, and passion for Wesley’s mission, vision, and values.
Ability to relate to and interact successfully with older adults and people of considerable achievement and financial means.
Ability to communicate in English by hearing, speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability and willingness to travel locally to Wesley communities in King and Pierce County.
Valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function and/or legitimate business purpose of the position.
Ability to give full attention to others, understand points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
Near and far vision acuity and ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, and twist for prolonged periods or intermittently throughout a shift.
Ability to perform repetitive motion, such as working on a computer terminal.

Nice To Haves

Volunteer committee management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 100 or more prospects and donors, primarily individuals, residents, and residents’ families; the portfolio may also include foundations and businesses.
Create and implement strategies to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects using moves-management methods and tools.
Manage the portfolio through one-on-one contact, tailored communications, campaign committee assistance, prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Create, present, and close major gift, planned gift, and blended gift proposals.
Work with the Executive Director and Director of Campaigns to coordinate campaign strategies with major and planned giving programs.
Support the Executive Director and executive leadership in soliciting major gifts.
Recruit and manage volunteer campaign committees, including member selection and training and prospect identification, cultivation, and solicitation, while retaining responsibility for the portfolio.
Coordinate with other Wesley individuals and departments to help meet fundraising goals.
Represent the Foundation and Wesley at special events and speaking opportunities as directed, and participate in approved professional and civic organizations.
Assist with promoting and implementing donor recognition and stewardship activities.
Code and track meaningful donor and prospect activity and gifts using moves-management practices, Raiser’s Edge NXT, Excel, and other Foundation systems.
Complete required weekly and monthly campaign reports, including quarterly input for the Board Report, and submit accurate, prompt monthly expense reports.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time and ACA-eligible employees, with family participation available if elected.
Dental insurance for full-time employees.
Vision insurance for full-time employees.
Group life insurance with employee-only coverage for full-time employees.
Combined paid time off that incorporates state paid sick leave and company PTO, accruing at 0.0607 hours per hour worked (120 hours at 2,080 hours worked per year); accrual increases after two and five years of service.
Six paid holidays and one personal holiday of choice per year, subject to stated eligibility exclusions.
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings contributed, subject to a five-year vesting schedule and eligibility conditions.
On-demand pay through Dayforce Wallet.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
Grants for qualifying employees for emergency assistance and educational advancement.
50% food and beverage discount at Wesley bistros and marketplaces.
Employee recognition and reward platform with points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, cash cards, tickets, travel, and other experiences.
Competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity.