Individual Giving Officer at Plymouth Housing Group – Seattle, Washington
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About This Position
SALARY
$102,170 - $114,566
New hires may earn a salary ranging from the minimum to the midpoint of the pay scale, with education and experience taken into consideration.
LOCATION
Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
ABOUT PLYMOUTH HOUSING
Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, we believe everyone deserves a safe home and the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we provide long-term housing paired with on-site services that promote stability, health, and community. Our culture is rooted in dignity, respect, and shared responsibility: We practice hospitality, communicate with care, and collaborate across differences. We value lived experience, cultural responsiveness, and approaches grounded in harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and resident choice. We look for people who are committed to safety, learning, and continuous improvement — and who bring steady, values-aligned service in moments that are complex or high-stress.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in advancing Plymouth Housing’s mission by leading the organization’s individual giving program, with a focus on cultivating and growing mid-level donors (gifts of $5,000+) and supporting the organization’s major gifts efforts.
As part of the Resource Development Department, this role helps develop and implement donor engagement strategies that deepen relationships, increase retention and giving levels, and strengthen donor connection to Plymouth’s mission of ending homelessness. The Individual Giving Officer collaborates with colleagues across departments to plan stewardship events, donor communications, and special engagement opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, research, and cultivate mid-level donors capable of giving $5,000 or more annually, with an emphasis on growing the giving pipeline.
- Manage all aspects of Plymouth’s mid-level giving program, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Support major gifts fundraising efforts, including collaboration on donor engagement plans for gifts of $10,000+.
- Develop and execute individualized strategies for existing donors to increase giving levels and deepen long-term relationships.
- Track donor activity, engagement, and revenue pipeline to ensure progress toward team goals and compliance with donor intent.
- Partner across departments to plan donor tours, educational events, and engagement opportunities that connect supporters to Plymouth’s work.
- Create and implement regular donor touchpoints, communications, and stewardship materials that reflect Plymouth’s voice and values.
- Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify potential new donors and produce research profiles for cultivation and strategy development.
- Collaborate on the Resource Development Department’s annual strategic fundraising plan, goals, and timelines.
- Support data integrity, ensuring accurate donor information and lists for communications, events, and mailings.
- Actively contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven team culture.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES WE NEED FROM YOU
- Builds trust and works respectfully with people from many backgrounds and lived experiences, contributing to safe, welcoming housing communities where residents experience dignity, choice, and belonging.
- Uses self-awareness and humility to communicate effectively across differences, adapt approach, and treat people with fairness and respect.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor messages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) and desktop publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign; experience with Salesforce or similar donor database preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills with donors, volunteers, vendors, and colleagues.
- Self-motivated team player with initiative and willingness to learn new systems and approaches.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor events and gatherings.
- Detail-oriented and dependable, maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of fundraising experience in a nonprofit setting, with a focus on mid-level or major gifts.
- Strong understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
- Proven success managing donor portfolios and achieving fundraising goals.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options. Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more. This is a full-time position with benefits. Join us and be a catalyst for positive change!
Plymouth Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees based on merit and business needs, and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, marital status, physical, sensory, or mental disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Seattle, Washington, 98121, United States region.