Donor Relations Lead – Community Impact Fundraising

The Rescue Mission; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Packages at No or |

12 Paid Holidays

Four Weeks’ Vacation

10 Hours of Sick Leave Monthly

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer |

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Rescue Mission in Tacoma, WA seeks a Development Officer to expand its donor network, plan campaigns, and steward relationships with partners and volunteers. This role collaborates with staff and leadership to advance mission-driven fundraising across Pierce County.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of nonprofit development experience, with strong communication, project management, and the ability to travel among TRM sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of nonprofit fund development experience.
• Experience with face-to-face donor solicitation and fundraising with an emphasis on relationship building is highly desired.
• Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and think strategically and creatively.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reaches out to an assigned portfolio of partners.
• Actively manages portfolio through regular cultivation meetings, in-person solicitations, and stewardship activities.
• Advises Director of Development in matters related to partner development.
• Engages in TRM’s comprehensive campaign and development plan.
• Engages in event attendance and marketing.
• Tracks and reports relationship management activity using donor management software.
• Participates in regular Community Engagement and organization wide meetings.
• Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Rescue Mission in Tacoma, WA seeks a Development Officer to expand its donor network, plan campaigns, and steward relationships with partners and volunteers. This role collaborates with staff and leadership to advance mission-driven fundraising across Pierce County.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of nonprofit development experience, with strong communication, project management, and the ability to travel among TRM sites.