Associate Director, Annual Giving & Donor Relations

Seattle-University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Transportation subsidy

Wellness program

Campus events

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to connect donors, alumni and friends with meaningful giving opportunities. You will grow a portfolio of annual gifts and collaborate with University Advancement to maximize impact.

The role emphasizes leadership annual gifts, donor stewardship, and multi-channel outreach within a hybrid work environment on the Seattle campus. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in fundraising and strong relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in fundraising or related fields.
• Strong writing and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive donor engagement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Experience with donor database software and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit leadership annual gifts.
• Solicit a portfolio of 150+ prospects annually ($1,000–$25,000).
• Prepare proposals and coordinate donor communications.
• Report progress to partners and maintain records in the gift system.
• Lead visits with alumni and stakeholders when needed.
• Support campaigns like SU Gives and annual giving efforts.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgements and impact reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Prospect development

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Seattle University is seeking an Associate Director of Development to connect donors, alumni and friends with meaningful giving opportunities. You will grow a portfolio of annual gifts and collaborate with University Advancement to maximize impact.

The role emphasizes leadership annual gifts, donor stewardship, and multi-channel outreach within a hybrid work environment on the Seattle campus. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in fundraising and strong relationship skills.