Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Senior Advancement Officer

Main Campus, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 195 days ago
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About the role

  • Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.
  • Success in this role is measured through portfolio engagement, moves management progress, and achievement of annual fundraising goals.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of annual gifts of $5,000+, multi-year commitments of $25,000+, and planned gifts of $30,000+

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 donors and prospects
  • Develop and execute individualized moves management plans for each constituent
  • Donor Strategy & Relationship Building
  • Build strong, trust-based relationships by understanding donor interests and aligning them with university priorities
  • Develop compelling donor proposals that balance institutional needs with donor passions
  • Track and manage all donor activity, communication, and proposals in Raiser's Edge NXT
  • Partner with Prospect Development to identify and qualify new donor prospects
  • Partner with university leaders, deans, faculty, and staff to understand and articulate funding priorities
  • Collaborate with Donor Relations to develop and communicate giving opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2-3 years of professional experience in major gift fundraising, including demonstrated success in donor cultivation and solicitation
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of constituents
  • Experience writing compelling donor proposals and impact reports
  • This is an on-campus position, but the Senior Advancement Officer will have a willingness and ability to travel within the United States as needed

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience, particularly in managing donor portfolios and securing major gifts
  • Demonstrated success securing and managing gifts of $50,000 or more
  • Experience using donor management systems such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce
  • Compensation & Position Details
  • Status: Full-time, exempt

Compensation

  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of annual gifts of $5,000+, multi-year commitments of $25,000+, and planned gifts of $30,000+

Company info

  • The Office of University Advancement partners with alumni, parents, and friends to support the mission and priorities of SPU through meaningful philanthropic engagement. Our work is rooted in building lasting relationships, connecting donor passions with institutional needs, and advancing the long-term sustainability and impact of the university.
  • What We Need
  • Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Senior Advancement Officer to cultivate and manage relationships with current and prospective major and planned gift donors.
  • The Office of University Advancement partners with alumni, parents, and friends to support the mission and priorities of SPU through meaningful philanthropic engagement.
  • Our work is rooted in building lasting relationships, connecting donor passions with institutional needs, and advancing the long-term sustainability and impact of the university.
  • This is a position that plays a key role in securing philanthropic support aligned with SPU's strategic priorities.
  • Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, this role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts of $5,000 or more, multi-year commitments, and planned gifts.
  • The ideal candidate is relational, strategic, and self-directed, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and inspire generosity.
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