Philanthropy Officer

Seattle Humane•Bellevue, WA

2d•$80,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Philanthropy Officer is a full-time, non-exempt member of Seattle Humane’s Development team, reporting to the Associate Director of Development. The position manages a portfolio of approximately 130 major and planned gift prospects and donors, building meaningful relationships that deepen engagement with Seattle Humane’s mission and inspire philanthropy. The officer cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors capable of making gifts of $10,000 or more and helps supporters achieve their charitable and legacy giving goals. The role includes managing planned-giving inquiries, documentation, donor records, and stewardship; engaging donors through meetings, calls, and written communications; developing donor-facing materials; identifying major- and planned-gift opportunities; and providing timely acknowledgments, impact reports, and recognition. The officer collaborates with leadership, board members, operations staff, and development colleagues, supports events and donor activities, and works toward revenue targets and activity metrics. The position also represents Seattle Humane at donor and community events, attends regional meetings, develops and tracks revenue goals and expense budgets, and analyzes fundraising performance and engagement metrics. It has no supervisory responsibility. The role is based at Seattle Humane’s Bellevue, Washington campus, with onsite work required at least three days per week under a hybrid work structure. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings or weekends for events. The work takes place in a general office and animal shelter environment, where animal handling may involve potential exposure to bites, zoonotic diseases, dander, and noise. The job involves extensive computer use and time sitting or standing at a desk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience.
At least 5 years of fundraising experience, with a focus on major gifts.
Proven track record of securing gifts of $10,000 or more and managing a donor portfolio.
Knowledge of planned-giving principles and gift-planning vehicles.
Experience managing and motivating volunteers, including board members.
Working knowledge of annual giving, direct mail, digital fundraising, and planned giving.
Ability to travel regionally and work occasional evenings or weekends (less than 10%).
Valid Washington state driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proficiency in CRM systems, specifically Raiser’s Edge, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Self-directed, proactive, and intrinsically motivated; demonstrated leadership in a team-oriented setting.
Strategic thinking and strong relationship-building skills; results-driven and goal-oriented.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with integrity and professionalism.
Ability to analyze problems, determine solutions, communicate clearly, maintain attention to detail, concentrate despite frequent interruptions, and adapt to differing support needs, working styles, and demands.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage planned-giving inquiries, documentation, donor records, and stewardship activities.
Conduct face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and written communications to engage donors.
Prepare, edit, and update cases for support, proposals, and other donor-facing materials.
Identify and advance annual-gift opportunities into major gifts.
Identify and cultivate planned-giving prospects from existing and long-time donors.
Educate donors and prospects about planned-giving opportunities and vehicles.
Ensure donors receive timely acknowledgment, impact reports, and recognition.
Build long-term relationships to encourage sustained and increased giving.
Implement personalized communications and experiences to engage donors.
Partner with leadership, board members, operations staff, and development colleagues to identify prospects and craft strategies.
Support events and activities that advance major-gift relationships.
Meet or exceed annual revenue targets and activity metrics; monitor progress and adjust strategies as needed.
Represent Seattle Humane at donor functions, receptions, webinars, and community events.
Attend local and regional meetings to identify fundraising opportunities and donor prospects.
Develop and track revenue goals and expense budgets.
Analyze fundraising performance, donor-engagement metrics, and portfolio activity to inform strategy and improve results.