Individual Giving Manager

OVERVIEW

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International focused on providing affordable homeownership solutions in Thurston County. We believe that every person, no matter who they are, deserves a decent place to live. Our work includes building new, energy-efficient homes, preparing households for homeownership, guaranteeing affordable mortgages to homebuyers, and performing critical housing repairs. It is an exciting time at South Puget Sound Habitat as our immediate goals for the future include three new developments and hundreds of repair projects, drastically outpacing our past production—and we are working to scale our operations to meet these goals.

POSITION SUMMARY

The individual giving manager is a vital position within the advancement team responsible for building individual and foundation relationships to increase community awareness and resources for South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity. This position is an outward-facing role, connecting with community members and donors in support of our mission. This position works in partnership with the senior director of advancement and development specialist to plan and implement annual fundraising and major gift strategies that amplify our work in the community.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

You are a fundraising professional who is driven to build impactful partnerships that lead to stronger communities and more affordable homeownership solutions for our South Sound neighbors. You enjoy meeting individuals and learning about their philanthropic interests—and you have a gift for turning their ideas into action. You understand people, plain and simple—and you can skillfully and enthusiastically use that understanding to ask for support for a mission-focused organization. You want to work with others, both to learn and to help. And you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys the art and science of philanthropy and loves building resources for our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibility: Major and Individual Giving 50%

This position is principally responsible for cultivating relationships with individuals and family foundations and managing strategies that result in support for our organization. Responsibilities generally include:

• Build relationships with donors and cultivate their financial support of the South Puget Sound Habitat mission for program sponsorships, events, and operating support.
• Identify and cultivate new prospects, creating a donor pipeline to ensure multi-year support.
• Build out the major donor program including opportunities, stewardship, and multi-year gifts; create and implement moves management plans.
• Work closely with the senior director of advancement and other team members to define and articulate funding priorities.
• Make direct and face-to-face solicitations; manage appropriate follow-up needs. Assist the board of directors and other staff with assigned solicitations (portfolio development support, strategic counsel, and donor communications).
• Work with the senior director of advancement to build out and execute a planned giving program.
• Serve as an articulate, enthusiastic, and visible spokesperson for the organization; attend community and outreach events as needed.

Key Responsibility: Annual Plan Fundraising Planning and Management (45%)

In collaboration with the advancement department, the manager plans and executes the annual fundraising plan to increase funding for the organization. Responsibilities generally include:

• Build out and implement the annual fund; work with the development specialist and senior director of advancement to create successful annual appeals, events, and ongoing mission support.
• In collaboration with the senior director of advancement and advancement team, create a robust annual plan with clear outcomes and results.
• Assist with fundraising events and logistics (Women Build, Habitat Gala, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, and home dedications.)
• Manage systems and software to track and cultivate donors and prospects, including our donor database and wealth screening tools.
• Cultivate positive community relationships to increase visibility, build the donor pipeline, and support fundraising efforts. Report to the team on fundraising metrics, challenges, and successes.
• Oversee donor systems and gift management processes, ensuring accuracy and integrity in gift processing, acknowledgements, receipting, and stewardship; supervise the development specialist in these functions.
• Coordinate execution of annual fundraising activities across the department, including mailings, outreach, external meetings, and presentations, ensuring alignment with the overall fundraising plan.
• Create and sustain strong working partnerships with other members of the team and contribute to the culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Key Responsibility: Leadership, Teamwork, and Inclusivity (5%)

As a key team member, the manager contributes to overall organizational health through positive collaboration, leadership, personal integrity, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Responsibilities generally include:

• Maintain a “team first” outlook, supporting the success of the team and the mission in attitude, ideas, and actions; lead by example and with active, creative input for growing and improving the organization.
• Meet and endorse organization standards for record keeping and information sharing.
• Contribute to organization events, helping as necessary with set up/take down, management, networking, various tasks, etc.
• Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding institutional racism and building cultural competency.
• Collaborate with the development, marketing, and community engagement teams to create a case for support with meaningful donor messaging and materials of both written and data elements.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 4–5 years of fundraising experience, including developing and managing an annual fundraising plan

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising principles and tactics
• Ability to build strong community relationships
• Proven track record of successful fundraising
• Tech-savvy generally, with a strong proficiency in MS Office/365 products; fundraising CRM/database experience preferred
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to work and negotiate with a variety of people
• Proactive and organized; adept at prioritizing for scheduled and unexpected deadlines
• Ability to pass a background and reference check
• Commitment to the Habitat for Humanity mission

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with local community, government, and advocacy landscapes and how they intersect with fundraising and community engagement

CORE VALUES

Successful team members share the following core values:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: We value diversity and aim to make our workplace and services accessible and welcoming to all, especially those who are most often marginalized and misunderstood.
• People First: We consider the human impact of our decisions and prioritize well-being and closing equity gaps.
• Community: We understand that we are connected to one another and that we must root our efforts in trust and collective achievement.
• Future Generations: We strive for lasting change. Our plans, our designs, our decisions don’t just impact the here and now; they are opportunities to serve future generations as well.
• Integrity: We do what we say we will do, and we do it honestly, ethically, and equitably. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions.

DETAILS

Reports to: Senior director of advancement

Supervises: Development specialist (FT)

Hours: 40 hours per week. Typical business hours with some flexibility for preferred schedules.

Compensation: Hourly range: $29.41-$41.03 (equivalent to: $61,173-$85,346 annually); Expected hire range: $29.41-$36.06 (equivalent to: $61,173-$75,000 annually)

FLSA Status: This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); it earns overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked

Benefits: 26 vacation/sick/personal days initially, increasing over time; 13 holidays; 85% employer-paid health, 50% employer-paid dental, 100% employer-paid vision; Simple IRA with 3% match

Environment: This position will be based in our office located at 910 5th Ave SE in Olympia. It can be reached by car or public transit. The building is accessible. This position will have a desk, computer, and phone line. Periodic off-site travel is required. Limited regular remote work is acceptable.

Conditions: This position will be regularly required to use a phone, computer keyboard and screen, communicate with others, reach with arms and hands, and sit for extended periods.

Training: This successful candidate will be onboarded and initially trained through a combination of in-person, online, and written trainings; they are expected to take the initiative to review materials as needed and seek understanding of new developments in order to perform their responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties nor required skills. Employees may occasionally perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization.

If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t match every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value a range of experiences and perspectives.

APPLY

Submit your cover letter and resume through the portal found at: spshabitat.org/learn-more/careers. For priority consideration, apply by April 30. This position will remain open until filled. No phone calls, please.

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity values a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented. If this role excites you but your experience does not match every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We value a range of experiences and perspectives.

South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. This organization does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Updated: April 2026

26 vacation/sick/personal days initially, increasing over time; 13 holidays; 85% employer-paid health, 50% employer-paid dental, 100% employer-paid vision; Simple IRA with 3% match