Hybrid Leadership Gift Officer Mid-Level Giving

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of Washington’s Annual Philanthropy team is hiring two Leadership Gift Officers in Seattle for full-time, permanent roles. You will manage a mid-level donor portfolio and guide discovery, qualification and solicitation using a multichannel approach.

The role emphasizes donor relationship management, fundraising metrics, and collaboration with frontline fundraisers. Hybrid schedule with in-office and telework days; some evenings/weekends and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND two years of experience in advancement, fundraising higher education/non-profit, or related field.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for correspondence, special reports, spreadsheets, databases, forms, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid‑level donors and prospects, securing gifts in the range of $2,000–$99,999, including multiyear commitments.
• Conduct donor discovery, qualification and solicitation using an integrated, multichannel fundraising approach, complemented by occasional in‑person visits.
• Leverage fundraising metrics to assess results, refine strategies and adapt goals as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in fundraising systems, including contact reports, proposal updates, expense reports and donor record updates.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

two years of experience in advancement, fundraising higher education/non-profit, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The University of Washington’s Annual Philanthropy team is hiring two Leadership Gift Officers in Seattle for full-time, permanent roles. You will manage a mid-level donor portfolio and guide discovery, qualification and solicitation using a multichannel approach.

The role emphasizes donor relationship management, fundraising metrics, and collaboration with frontline fundraisers. Hybrid schedule with in-office and telework days; some evenings/weekends and travel may be required.