Donor Engagement Officer

Food Lifeline; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-paid medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and

Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Food Lifeline in Seattle is seeking a Donor Engagement Officer to join our Giving Team. You will manage a portfolio of about 150–200 individual donors and prospects, focusing on gifts ranging from $1,000 to $9,999 annually, through personal outreach and meaningful stewardship to grow donor impact.

Collaborating with the Director of Development and colleagues across fundraising, marketing, programs, and operations, you will help build a strong donor pipeline while supporting our mission to

Qualifications

• Extensive donor relations or fundraising experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a heavy donor portfolio and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of ~150–200 individual donors and prospects.
• Engage donors through personal outreach, stewardship, and tailored giving opportunities to grow impact.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development and colleagues across fundraising, marketing, programs, and operations to strengthen donor engagement and the pipeline.

Job description

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Donor Engagement Officer

Full Time Professional Seattle, WA, US 1 Attachments

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1354

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Join the Food Lifeline Team as a Donor Engagement Officer!

At Food Lifeline, we partner with hundreds of food banks, meal programs, schools, and community organizations to provide nutritious food and address the root causes of hunger. We are looking for a relationship-focused, people-oriented fundraising professional to join our Giving Team as a Donor Engagement Officer.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with a portfolio of approximately 150–200 individual donors and prospects, primarily those giving between $1,000 and $9,999 annually. Through personal outreach, thoughtful stewardship, meaningful conversations, and compelling opportunities to give, you will help donors deepen their connection to Food Lifeline's mission and grow their impact over time.

Working collaboratively with the Director of Development and colleagues across fundraising, marketing and communications, programs, and other areas of the organization, you will help strengthen donor engagement and identify supporters with the interest and capacity to deepen their investment in Food Lifeline. This role will play an important part in building a strong pipeline for future major giving while contributing to the organization's overall philanthropic revenue goals.

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Structure: Hybrid – three days per week onsite

Food Lifeline is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable compensation practices that support our mission to address hunger and its root causes. Placement within the salary range is based on qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and organizational compensation practices.

• 100% Employer-paid medical coverage for employees and their children
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life, Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, holidays, parental leave, and caregiver leave
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

Food Lifeline is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and

identities that each team member brings to our organization and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to serve our community.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds—including those with lived experience related to food insecurity, poverty, systemic inequities, or barriers to opportunity—to apply.

Food Lifeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Food Lifeline Donor Engagement Officer Job Description 2026.pdf