Senior Major Gifts Officer — Strategy & Impact Leader

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer to refine and grow the major gifts program. The role focuses on planning fundraising strategy, managing a donor portfolio, and leading a high-performing major gifts team to secure large-scale gifts with measurable impact.

You will partner with the Senior Development Director and Executive Director on campaign planning, cultivation, and stewardship of funders across corporate, foundation, and individual

Qualifications

• Plan fundraising strategy for major gifts program.
• Manage a donor portfolio and ensure high-quality stewardship.
• Lead a high-performing major gifts team to meet goals.
• Serve as strategic partner to Senior Development Director and Executive Director on campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising plans for major gifts.
• Oversee donor portfolio including corporations, foundations and individuals.
• Recruit, coach and manage the major gifts team and pipeline.
• Collaborate on campaign strategy, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
• Support hiring of additional staff to grow the program.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Officer to refine and grow the major gifts program. The role focuses on planning fundraising strategy, managing a donor portfolio, and leading a high-performing major gifts team to secure large-scale gifts with measurable impact.

You will partner with the Senior Development Director and Executive Director on campaign planning, cultivation, and stewardship of funders across corporate, foundation, and individual