Gift Officer

Seattle Symphony

. Support fundraising efforts for the Seattle Symphony Founders Circle and Symphony Club program levels .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with a strong focus on relationship-building and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing fundraising CRM tools like Tessitura to manage donor data and enhance fundraising strategies.

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Donor CultivationFundraising StrategiesTessitura CRM ExperienceInterpersonal CommunicationNon-Profit Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Fundraising Best PracticesDirect SolicitationData ManagementProspect ResearchPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Listening SkillsDetail OrientedTeam PlayerStrong Verbal CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

TessituraProspect2 Automated Campaigns

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic InvestmentNon-Profit OrganizationSeattle Business CommunityClassical Music InterestDevelopment Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support fundraising efforts for the Seattle Symphony Founders Circle and Symphony Club program levels
Develop and implement strategies to solicit current and prospective donors through personal visits, email, direct mail, and telephone contact
Provide excellent service and a tailored approach for annual individual donors up to the $10,000 level, subscribers, and ticket buyers identified as prospective donors
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 70–80 donors in the Founders Circle giving level ($5,000–$10,000)
Actively prospect and research potential donors
Develop and execute a robust discovery program, including management of Prospect2 automated campaigns and direct patron outreach
Create departmental movement through pipeline processes and procedures
Qualify and manage donors for ongoing and increased philanthropic support, moving donors to the major giving team when appropriate
Ensure donors who have declined face-to-face meetings or are not assigned to a major gift officer receive enhanced email or telephone solicitations
Collaborate with Major Gift Officers and Donor Operations on donor management and major gift prospect identification
Maintain data integrity by entering and updating prospect and donor contact reports, plans, and proposals in the Tessitura database
Promptly respond to inquiries and donor communications
Staff and support development activities at select Seattle Symphony performances and donor events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a development team of a non-profit organization
2 years of experience in direct solicitation of individual donors is preferred
Proven ability to develop relationships with individuals that results in philanthropic investment
Able to creatively manage and execute escalating series of moves to advance donors through qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable meeting with and calling donors to discuss their giving
Exemplify ethical standards of professional fundraising
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Extremely well-organized, detail oriented, and able to meet deadlines
Knowledge of/enthusiasm to learn about fundraising best practices
Ability to be a team player in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Availability for work outside of typical office hours, including regular evenings and weekends
Experience using Tessitura or other fundraising CRM
Applicant must submit a Cover Letter to be considered
Ability to lift 30 pounds as needed
Interest in classical music is highly desirable
Desirable: knowledge of the Seattle business and social community

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (PPO, low deductible)
Employer paid Long-Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Employer paid ORCA pass for Metro, Sound Transit, the WA State ferries, or other public transport system
403b retirement savings plan with employer matching after 1 year
10 days of vacation time
10 days of sick time
2 personal days
11 paid holidays per year
Your birthday off!
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid in-person/remote work arrangement
Seattle Symphony-provided laptop