Philanthropy Officer

STATUS:
Full-time, Exempt

SUPERVISOR:
Associate Director of Development

• Health, dental, vision and more, with an employer contribution

• 3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Annual pet care allowance

• 403(b) with employer match
• Cuddly coworkers
• 30-day paid sabbatical after 4 years
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The Philanthropy Officer is a key member of Seattle Humane’s Development team, responsible for securing significant philanthropic support through major and planned gifts. Reporting to the Associate Director of Development, this position manages a portfolio of approximately 130 major and planned gift prospects and donors, developing meaningful relationships that inspire philanthropy and deepen engagement with Seattle Humane's mission. The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making gifts of $10,000 and above while helping supporters achieve their charitable and legacy giving goals.

• Manage planned giving inquiries, documentation, donor records, and stewardship activities.

• Conduct face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and written communications to engage donors.
• Prepare, edit, and update cases for support, proposals, and other donor-facing materials.
• Identify and advance annual gift opportunities into major gifts.
• Identify and cultivate planned giving prospects from existing and long-time donors.
• Educate donors and prospects about planned giving opportunities and planned giving vehicles.

• Ensure donors receive timely acknowledgment, impact reports, and recognition.

• Build long-term relationships to encourage sustained and increased giving.

• Implement creative and thoughtful strategies for donor engagement through personalized communications and experiences.

• Partner with leadership, board members, operations staff, and development colleagues to identify prospects and craft strategies.

• Support events and activities that advance major gift relationships.

• Meet or exceed annual revenue targets and activity metrics.

• Monitor progress toward goals and adjust strategies as needed.

• Represent Seattle Humane at donor functions, receptions, webinars, and community events.

• Attend local and regional meetings to identify fundraising opportunities and donor prospects.

• Develop and track revenue goals and expense budgets.

• Analyze fundraising performance, donor engagement metrics, and portfolio activity to inform strategy and improve results.

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• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Self-directed, proactive, and intrinsically motivated.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in a team-oriented setting.

• Strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills.
• Results-driven and goal-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of fundraising experience, with a focus on major gifts.
• Proven track record of securing gifts of $10,000+ and managing a portfolio.
• Knowledge of planned giving principles and gift planning vehicles.
• Experience managing and motivating volunteers, including board members.
• Working knowledge of annual giving, direct mail, digital fundraising, and planned giving.
• Ability to travel regionally and work occasional evenings/weekends (