Mission Advancement Coordinator

Evergreen Goodwill • Seattle, WA

1d • $52,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mission Advancement Coordinator supports the Mission Advancement Department by facilitating donor stewardship, philanthropic gifts, regional volunteer programs, and community events and partnerships. This role is integral to advancing fundraising efforts through responsibilities such as gift processing, acknowledgment, financial reconciliation, supply management, and maintaining shared inboxes. Additionally, the Coordinator manages annual licenses and permits and implements initiatives that align with donor engagement and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year in a professional setting with office skills; 1-2 years in fundraising is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, follow through on tasks, anticipate needs, and work independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
• Genuine interest and passion in making a positive impact on low-income populations through job training and education programs.
• Interest and willingness to learn fundraising best practices.
• Excellent penmanship and strong written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced writing and research abilities.
• Proficient to intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel (with some experience implementing functions), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
• Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time management and multitasking in a busy environment.
• Prioritization of tasks and projects.
• Internal and external customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a non-profit organization helpful but not required.
• Preferred experience with fundraising software such as DonorPerfect or other relational databases (CRM systems).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of engaging annual stewardship programs for individuals (major and annual fund donors), corporate partners, and institutions.
• Assist in the planning and execution of donor tours, events, and recognition programs.
• Conduct donor thank-you outreach in alignment with the fundraising plan.
• Support the drafting and management of stewardship communications, including acknowledgment letters, donor impact reports, handwritten notes, and marketing materials.
• Personalize partner communications for special occasions.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for major gifts, annual fund, corporate giving, and planned giving programs.
• Schedule calls, meetings, and events for the advancement team and maintain the program calendar.
• Organize and maintain digital and physical records for major gifts, annual fund, and planned giving programs.
• Support regular auditing of Major Gifts and Annual Fund donor portfolios to identify opportunities and update missing information.
• Conduct research on current and prospective donors.
• Prepare donor reports and assist in creating donor proposals.
• Support the community partnerships team with volunteer recruitment, training, and engagement.
• Prepare and mail thank-you and birthday cards for volunteers.
• Support the maintainance of accurate volunteer data in the donor management system (DonorPerfect).
• Support the advancement team in the planning and execution of community events.
• Represent the organization at community events, as needed.
• Process and report daily gifts, ensuring timely acknowledgment through mail or email.
• Perform data entry and maintain consistency across teams by collaborating with Finance, Accounting, and Mission Data teams.
• Order team supplies, process invoices, and monitor shared inboxes.
• Manage and renew annual licenses and permits.
• Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
• Assist in planning and executing virtual and in-person events.
• Support fundraising requests through writing and implementation.
• Ensure confidentiality of partner information.
• Uphold organizational safety standards and participate as the Advancement team's Safety Committee representative.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

What This Job Offers

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