Strategic Partnerships Officer, Relief Western Washington

Position Summary

World Relief seeks a Strategic Partnerships Officer who will report to the Director of Strategic Advancement. The Strategic Partnerships Officer will play a critical role in growing organizational capacity and in engaging partners to promote private funding for World Relief Western Washington. S/he will establish and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of current and prospective partners in World Relief Western Washington’s work.

S/he will be a key contributor in the Development Team and the office in general to promote partnerships that advance WRWW’s mission in the community.

• Cultivate and serve a portfolio of 150 qualified Major Donors—defined as those who give or have demonstrated potential to give over $2,000 annually—through in‑person meetings, virtual interactions and other significant touchpoints.
• Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Advancement, and the Development and External Engagement teams to achieve a successful private funding stream for World Relief Western Washington.
• Create a cultivation & stewardship plan for each portfolio donor using moves management strategies to maximize donor engagement and retention.
• Prepare and present proposals for donor meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely records/contact reports of all interaction with donors utilizing Raisers Edge NXT.
• Oversee implementation of stewardship and recognition plan for portfolio donors.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Development events on a regular basis – inviting major donors to attend and to sponsor tables, provide lead gifts, and invite their friends and associates.
• Serve as an ambassador for World Relief Western Washington, communicating the needs of the organization clearly and honestly, asking for specific and bold investments from partners.
• Prepare and deliver impact reports to partners/donors regarding their investments.
• Serve on the Development Team, collaborating with other team members and partnering with them in specific projects that raise World Relief Western Washington’s profile in the community.

• Mature and personal Christian faith.
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief.
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities.
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of The Nation document.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least two years of experience in a philanthropy, development or sales‑related field.
• Experience working or volunteering in a cross‑cultural setting is helpful.
• Established connections with networks and individuals with significant philanthropic capacity.
• Natural proclivity for building strong relationships.
• Exceptional work ethic marked by perseverance and confidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an excellent grasp of grammar and tone.
• General computer literacy, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with other Microsoft Office products.
• Charismatic and personable when working with stakeholders of all ages and backgrounds; ability to listen well and to empathize with others.
• Professionalism and a commitment to the highest ethical standards.
• Authorization to legally work in the US.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to pass MVR.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Prior Development Experience as a Major Gift Officer preferred.
• Track record of effective fundraising or executive‑level sales preferred.
• Prior experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT and the Microsoft 365 Suite of programs preferred.
• Strong existing network in the Seattle area and Western Washington preferred.
• Strong computer literacy with current technology required.
• Database and Donor management software experience;
  Raisers Edge, Thank View, and Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Creativity, flexibility and a desire to learn.

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full‑time, Regular, employees. World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold‑level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well‑being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole‑person health.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.