Leadership Giving Manager (Major Gifts) - Pacific Tower (1.0 FTE)

Purpose 

The Leadership Giving Manager (Major Gifts) leads major and mid-level giving and plays a key role in setting direction for campaigns (Spring Give, Feast, End-of-Year) and other priority fundraising efforts, working closely with the Executive Director, development, and marketing staff to execute coordinated outreach and stewardship strategies. The Leadership Giving Manager (Major Gifts) plays a central role in advancing Neighborcare Health’s development strategies by building and sustaining strong, trust-based relationships with individual, corporate and foundation donors and partners. This position manages strategic relationships with current and prospective donors by using data, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement. This role will identify and qualify donor prospects, guide cultivation and stewardship strategies, and grow impactful philanthropic partnerships over time. As a thought partner to the Chief of Community Engagement/Executive Director of the Foundation, the Leadership Giving Manager (Major Gifts) will manage engagement of senior leaders, board members, and key staff with donors and prospects, aligning their donor work so that it is thoughtful, strategic, and effective.

Health, Wellness & Retirement Benefits:   

• Medical, dental & vision insurance 


• Paid time off & paid holidays  


• Retirement with contribution match 


• Life & AD&D, pet insurance  


• Employee assistance program, & more!  

Compensation:  

• The target wage range for the position is $77,417.60 to $94,723.20 annually.


• Final offers are individually based on various factors, including skill set, years of experience, location, qualifications, work schedule and other job-related reasons. 

In this position you will:

Donor Strategy, Cultivation & Stewardship (80%)

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major and mid‑level donors and prospects, building long‑term, relationship‑focused partnerships.


• Analyze donor data and reports from Raiser’s Edge to identify prospects, track movement, and inform cultivation and stewardship strategies that reflect organizational priorities, donor interests, and long‑term engagement goals.


• Meet regularly with major donors and prospects to cultivate them towards making major gifts, design small, meaningful engagement and stewardship opportunities that deepen their connection to Neighborcare Health’s clients, leadership, staff, mission and impact.


• Serve as a thought partner to the Chief of Community Engagement and Executive Director of the Foundation on all strategic aspects of the fundraising program, including collaborative initiatives with executives, leaders, and board members.


• Maintain and grow relationships with foundations and corporate partners to strengthen engagement, sponsorship, and financial support.

Campaign Strategy & Leadership Giving Initiatives (20%)

• Lead strategy for major and mini campaigns, including audience segmentation, promotion and communications plan, and donor cultivation for major donors, mid‑level donors, and corporate partners.


• Collaborate with the Events & Engagement Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator to ensure campaign strategies are executed effectively across all channels.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to represent Neighborcare Health effectively to diverse external audiences.


• Strong strategic thinking and judgment to develop cultivation and stewardship strategies that align donor interests with organizational priorities.


• Ability to analyze and use donor data and reports from donor CRM to identify prospects, track relationship movement, and inform fundraising strategy.


• Ability to work independently in the absence of instruction while meeting deadlines in a relationship-driven environment.


• Ability to handle privileged information in a discreet and confidential manner in compliance with HIPPA/Confidentiality policies and procedures.


• Proficiency in MS Office software (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience building and managing trust-based, long‑term relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.


• Experience leading or shaping fundraising campaign strategy, including donor segmentation, outreach approach, and coordination with events and communications staff.


• Experience managing a portfolio of major and/or mid‑level donors, including moves management, developing engagement plans, tracking relationship progress, and adjusting approach over time.


• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of fundraising management software such as Raider’s Edge.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in fund development.


• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).

About Neighborcare Health:
Since 1968, Neighborcare Health has been removing barriers to health care for our neighbors. We believe everyone deserves a place to call their health care home, where a team of medical, dental and mental health professionals work in collaboration with each patient to develop a personal health improvement plan.  

We are one of the largest providers of primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in the Seattle area serving low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness. Each year we care for nearly 60,000 patients at our nearly 30 non-profit medical, dental and school-based clinics. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay.  

Our clinics are located in neighborhoods where health disparities are the greatest, and our care teams, who speak over 55 languages and dialects, are as diverse as our patients. No matter who you are, or where you come from, regardless of your insurance, income or immigration status, you are welcome at Neighborcare Health.  

Learn more about us here. 

The full job description is available upon request.

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