Development Officer – Individual Giving

HOPELINK JOB AD

Title: Development Officer – Individual Giving

Location:  Redmond, WA

Work schedule:  Full time, 40 hours a week, Hybrid: remote work from home and in-person/onsite.  Schedule typically M-F, 8am – 5pm with some flexibility.  Some evenings and weekends required for events.

To apply: Go to www.Hopelink.org/careers and look for the Development Officer listing

Who we are:  Hopelink is the largest nonprofit in North and East King County.  For over 50 years we have been in the community serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.  

Make an impact in your community!  Hopelink programs focus on food, financial assistance, transportation/mobility, housing & family development, adult education & employment. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty. Join us!

The career opportunity: 

The Development Officer, Individual Giving position is focused on providing personal, donor-centered attention to Hopelink’s dedicated, established base of mid-level donors. The role will engage in face-to-face stewardship, cultivation, and solicitation of donors at the $1,000 to $4,000+ level with a goal to retain donors while also increasing giving within the portfolio. 

What qualities we are looking for: We’d love to hear from you. So, if you are interested in this position, but don’t meet every single point on this job posting, please still get in touch. We’d love to connect and see if you could be a great fit. We offer paid training!

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in nonprofit development/fundraising; including experience in gift acquisition and successful donor stewardship and/or portfolio management desired.

• A proficiency in communicating and engaging with donors at varying levels of giving.

• Experience with donor engagement, including understanding of all components of a diverse donor base and its required upkeep.

• Excellent follow through, ownership, self-initiative, and a commitment to actively stewarding donors.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation and proof of automobile liability insurance. 

• Must apply on the Hopelink website.

Examples of what you will be doing:

• Independently manage, through cultivation and stewardship, a portfolio of donors, and donor prospects.  

• Create stewardship plans for each donor with a focus on active engagement that facilitates deepening and lasting relationships to secure gifts.

• Practice strategic engagement and donor or partner cultivation practices.

• Utilize moves management to move donors thorough the gift cycle in a timely manner.

• Partner with Director of Development, Giving, to track progress to goal and identification of targeted asks through personal cultivation, campaigns, or events.

• Records activity tracking data in Raisers Edge.

• Work with the Director of Development, Giving, to manage an on-going method for researching, soliciting, and cultivating prospective donors.

• Assist development team with fundraising event support, including guest and table captain recruitment and Pacesetter communications and stewardship for Hopelink’s annual Reaching Out Luncheon. Participate with relevant events such as Farm Fresh Feast, donor recognition/appreciation events, and major donor Cornerstone gatherings.

How you will be compensated: Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.

• Compensation: $29/hour    

• Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays, 

• Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period

• Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage

• Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes

• Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching

• Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities

Use this link to see the complete posting and to apply! https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=a4c4f625-6064-43a4-938d-3ecf41c6dff6&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=501972&source=CC2&lang=en_US

Hopelink Mission and Values:

Hopelink’s mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change. 

Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.

We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included. 

• Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
• Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
• Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
• Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
• Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
• Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities