Seattle's Union Gospel Mission
Major Gifts Officer I
Seattle's Union Gospel Mission, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
Job Details
Job Location Administration - Renton, WA
Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Salary Range $32.16 - $45.03 Hourly
Job Shift Day
Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services
As aMajor Gift Officer I, yourprimary responsibility will be to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from current mid and major donors, identify prospects for major gifts, and develop them into major donors. This individual is responsible for developing relationships with a portfolio of donors who give between $1,000 and $10,000 each year. Emphasis is placed upon personal contact with donors through engagement points such as visits, tours, events, phone calls, emails, and personal correspondence. This position is regularly and customarily engaged away from the office for the purpose of promoting the cause of the Mission to the public. The job requires at least 80% of the time spent on high donor contact: cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Scheduled: Monday -Friday 8:0 am - 5:00 pm
Target starting Pay: $37.31 hourly
How you will Serve Manage a portfolio of 250-350 mid and major gift donors and prospects who can make multi-year commitments of four to five-figure gifts, including:
Through proactively reaching and caring for new and existing major donors, make 18 meaningful conversations as defined by Senior Director of Principal Giving weekly. Develop positive and professional relationships with lapsed donors to reactivate them at the major donor level. Proactively build relationships with potential principal level givers to be handed off in joint collaboration with leadership. Develop individual development strategies for each donor and prospect in the major portfolio. Develop positive and professional relationships with new and current mid and major donors. Conduct solicitation on behalf of the Mission through building relationships with donors, by phone and through meetings. Provide reports to donors regarding the Missions programs.
Meet annual revenue goals for your portfolio, as established by the Major Gifts Director.
Develop growth maximization and implementation strategies for current donors. Develop new prospecting tools and objectives for new donors. Implement unique and timely gift-ask opportunities that support and enhance donor partnerships and relationships with the Mission. Challenging donors with capacity impact focused asks versus incremental growth.
Keep complete and accurate records and produce reports on donor strategies and activities, including:
Early prospect outreach, identification of new prospects, growth in cumulative giving, dollars raised, donors secured, and handoffs conducted. Track donor activity in the database. Track and report fundraising metrics to Senior Director of Principal Giving.
Seek to increase the level of mid and major-level donor giving each year, ensuring proper stewardship and recognition of donors. Represent the Mission when called upon to speak to small groups, schools, or clubs. In addition, professionally articulate the Missions vision and values verbally and in writing to prospects and current donors. Increase personal knowledge of the fundraising profession. Attend and participate in all Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training, as required. Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. How you qualify
Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith(see below) BA/BS degree or equivalent years of experience required. Development/Fundraising/ sales experience required. At least 2 years of major gift experience preferred. Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria, including but not limited to:
Clean driving record. Have a License for at least one year. No current suspensions or revocations. Clean driving record. At least 21 years of age.
How we support each other
Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him. Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer. Participates in team devotions as schedule permits. Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission's Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations. Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors. Benefits
All regular fulltime employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:
Medical / Dental / Vision Long Term Disability - 100% company paid Basic Life Plan - 100% company paid Voluntary Products EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health - 100% company paid 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date) 11 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday Personal Day and Birthday holiday Retirement benefits w/ company match Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires frequent use of computers, keyboarding, and talking on the telephone. Occasionally stand, balance, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Regularly lifts up to 20 pounds and walks using stairways to climb to multiple floors within the facility. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Statement of Faith We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21) We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2 We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14) His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11) His miracles (Matt. 4:23) His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2) His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5) His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24) His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17) We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23) We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15) We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)
Mission Statement
To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.
Vision Statement
To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.
Pre-Employment
This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check andmust be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.
Job Location Administration - Renton, WA
Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Salary Range $32.16 - $45.03 Hourly
Job Shift Day
Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services
As aMajor Gift Officer I, yourprimary responsibility will be to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts from current mid and major donors, identify prospects for major gifts, and develop them into major donors. This individual is responsible for developing relationships with a portfolio of donors who give between $1,000 and $10,000 each year. Emphasis is placed upon personal contact with donors through engagement points such as visits, tours, events, phone calls, emails, and personal correspondence. This position is regularly and customarily engaged away from the office for the purpose of promoting the cause of the Mission to the public. The job requires at least 80% of the time spent on high donor contact: cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Scheduled: Monday -Friday 8:0 am - 5:00 pm
Target starting Pay: $37.31 hourly
How you will Serve Manage a portfolio of 250-350 mid and major gift donors and prospects who can make multi-year commitments of four to five-figure gifts, including:
Through proactively reaching and caring for new and existing major donors, make 18 meaningful conversations as defined by Senior Director of Principal Giving weekly. Develop positive and professional relationships with lapsed donors to reactivate them at the major donor level. Proactively build relationships with potential principal level givers to be handed off in joint collaboration with leadership. Develop individual development strategies for each donor and prospect in the major portfolio. Develop positive and professional relationships with new and current mid and major donors. Conduct solicitation on behalf of the Mission through building relationships with donors, by phone and through meetings. Provide reports to donors regarding the Missions programs.
Meet annual revenue goals for your portfolio, as established by the Major Gifts Director.
Develop growth maximization and implementation strategies for current donors. Develop new prospecting tools and objectives for new donors. Implement unique and timely gift-ask opportunities that support and enhance donor partnerships and relationships with the Mission. Challenging donors with capacity impact focused asks versus incremental growth.
Keep complete and accurate records and produce reports on donor strategies and activities, including:
Early prospect outreach, identification of new prospects, growth in cumulative giving, dollars raised, donors secured, and handoffs conducted. Track donor activity in the database. Track and report fundraising metrics to Senior Director of Principal Giving.
Seek to increase the level of mid and major-level donor giving each year, ensuring proper stewardship and recognition of donors. Represent the Mission when called upon to speak to small groups, schools, or clubs. In addition, professionally articulate the Missions vision and values verbally and in writing to prospects and current donors. Increase personal knowledge of the fundraising profession. Attend and participate in all Mission, Division, and Department meetings and training, as required. Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor. How you qualify
Acknowledge and sign the Mission's Statement of Faith(see below) BA/BS degree or equivalent years of experience required. Development/Fundraising/ sales experience required. At least 2 years of major gift experience preferred. Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License and be able to meet the standards of the Mission driver criteria, including but not limited to:
Clean driving record. Have a License for at least one year. No current suspensions or revocations. Clean driving record. At least 21 years of age.
How we support each other
Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Him. Faithfully upholds The Mission and your team in prayer. Participates in team devotions as schedule permits. Demonstrates behavior aligned with the Mission's Statement of Faith, Standard of Conduct, policies, and expectations. Effectively represents Jesus Christ to a diverse audience, including our Mission teams, our volunteers, guests and homeless neighbors. Benefits
All regular fulltime employees, you are eligible to participate in our generous benefits package:
Medical / Dental / Vision Long Term Disability - 100% company paid Basic Life Plan - 100% company paid Voluntary Products EAP and 24/7 Virtual Mental Health - 100% company paid 4 weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on hire date) 11 paid holidays + 1 Floating Holiday Personal Day and Birthday holiday Retirement benefits w/ company match Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods in a temperature-controlled environment. Requires frequent use of computers, keyboarding, and talking on the telephone. Occasionally stand, balance, twist, bend, stoop, kneel and reach with hands/arms. Regularly lifts up to 20 pounds and walks using stairways to climb to multiple floors within the facility. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Statement of Faith We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:20-21) We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:1, Matt. 28:19, Rom. 8:14-17, Eph. 4:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:5, 1 Pet. 1:2 We believe in the deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ:
His virgin birth (Luke 1:35, John 1:1-2, John 1:14) His sinless life (Phil. 2:5-11) His miracles (Matt. 4:23) His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, the forgiveness of sins (Rom. 3:23-25, 2 Cor. 5:21, 1 John 2:1-2) His bodily resurrection from the dead (Rom. 8:34, 1 Cor. 15:3-5) His ascension into heaven, now seated at the right hand of the Father (Acts 1:9-11, Heb. 1:3, Heb. 9:24) His future return in power and glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)
We believe that salvation of the lost is possible through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ by faith apart from works, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit. (Eph. 1:7, Eph. 2:8-9, John 1:12, John 3:36, 2 Cor. 5:17, Titus 3:5, John 14:17) We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom Christ indwells each believer enabling them to live a godly life of obedience as they reach for maturity. (John 14:17, Acts 1:8, John 16:13, John 14:26, 2 Cor. 1:21-22, Gal. 5:22-23) We believe in the bodily resurrection of the saved and their eternal life with God. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the unsaved and their eternal separation from God. (1 Cor. 15:20-28, Matt. 25:45-46, Rev. 20:11-15) We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ. (Eph. 2:13-14, Eph. 4:1-6, John 17:20-23, Phil. 2:1-4)
Mission Statement
To bring the love of Jesus and hope for a new life to our homeless neighbors.
Vision Statement
To see every homeless neighbor - beloved, redeemed, restored.
Pre-Employment
This position is subject to pre-employment, criminal background check andmust be able to pass a 4-panel drug screen.