Senior Advancement Officer

Job Description:

Who We Are Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. The Office of University Advancement partners with alumni, parents, and friends to support the mission and priorities of SPU through meaningful philanthropic engagement. Our work is rooted in building lasting relationships, connecting donor passions with institutional needs, and advancing the long-term sustainability and impact of the university. What We Need Seattle Pacific University is seeking a Senior Advancement Officer to cultivate and manage relationships with current and prospective major and planned gift donors. This is a fully remote position that plays a key role in securing philanthropic support aligned with SPU's strategic priorities. Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement, this role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making annual gifts of $5,000 or more, multi-year commitments, and planned gifts. Success in this role is measured through portfolio engagement, moves management progress, and achievement of annual fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is relational, strategic, and self-directed, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and inspire generosity. What You'll Do Major Gift Portfolio Management Manage a portfolio of approximately 80-100 donors and prospects Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of annual gifts of $5,000+, multi-year commitments of $25,000+, and planned gifts of $30,000+ Develop and execute individualized moves management plans for each constituent Conduct regular donor engagement through email, phone, virtual meetings, and in-person visits Donor Strategy & Relationship Building Build strong, trust-based relationships by understanding donor interests and aligning them with university priorities Develop compelling donor proposals that balance institutional needs with donor passions Track and manage all donor activity, communication, and proposals in Raiser's Edge NXT Partner with Prospect Development to identify and qualify new donor prospects Collaboration & Institutional Engagement Work closely with University Advancement colleagues to achieve shared fundraising goals Partner with university leaders, deans, faculty, and staff to understand and articulate funding priorities Collaborate with Donor Relations to develop and communicate giving opportunities Participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and Advancement events Donor Engagement & External Relations Attend campus events and activities to deepen understanding of SPU programs and student impact Represent SPU in external settings, building relationships within broader communities Participate in professional development opportunities related to fundraising and advancement Administrative & Planning Responsibilities Manage travel planning, expense reporting, and donor correspondence Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all donor interactions and strategies Monitor progress toward annual goals and adjust strategies as needed What You Bring Bachelor's degree 2-3 years of professional experience in major gift fundraising, including demonstrated success in donor cultivation and solicitation Ability to manage a portfolio and execute moves management strategies independently Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of constituents Experience writing compelling donor proposals and impact reports Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently in a remote, self-directed environment Willingness and ability to travel within the

United States Mission Alignment:

A personal commitment to Christian faith; enthusiasm for supporting SPU's mission; alignment with the University's Statement of Faith; and willingness to uphold the lifestyle standards of our Christian community Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of relevant fundraising experience, particularly in managing donor portfolios and securing major gifts Demonstrated success securing and managing gifts of $50,000 or more Experience using donor management systems such as

Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Compensation & Position Details Salary:

Starting at $106,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Status:

Full-time, exempt

Location:

Fully remote (U.S.-based), with required travel

Benefits:

SPU pays employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance; provides HSA/HRA contributions; contributes 7% to a retirement account with immediate vesting (as eligible); and offers a tuition discount program for employees and qualified dependents.

Additional Information:

Please complete the online application through Workday and be prepared to submit the following materials: Resume Cover Letter We look forward to hearing how your unique talents and giftings make you a great fit for this role and how you can contribute to the mission of SPU! Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has a long and distinguished history in Christian higher education. Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, SPU seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Seattle Pacific University seeks applicants committed to its Christian mission. As part of our mission of cultural engagement, SPU is committed to building an excellent staff and faculty that reflects a broad range of talents, experiences and perspectives. Valuing the full array of God's created humanity is an ethos that is inseparable from our Christian faith. At SPU, we recognize this full human array as a basic feature of God's creation and a core theme of the gospel. At the heart of our mission-centered commitment is a desire to represent the breadth of God's kingdom more fully. We strive to become a workplace to recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff who can embrace, value, and engage differences with humility and care. We invite you to join us on our journey by starting a career at SPU! Seattle Pacific University provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Department at (206)281-2809, or email hr@spu.edu. Notification must be given at least five (5) working days before the accommodation is needed. This small volume,

SPU:

Who We Are, gathers key documents that articulate the identity and guiding principles of Seattle Pacific — our statement of faith, our enduring commitments, and our expectations for life together in a diverse, academic community. These statements are more than policies; they form the shared framework within which we pursue our mission as educators, scholars, staff, and colleagues. SPU is committed to helping all members of the SPU community provide for their own safety and security. Each year, in compliance with federal law, SPU publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This compliance document is available on the SPU website. A print version of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at the Office of Safety and Security at 601 West Emerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 206-281-2922. SPU's report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about reported crimes for the three previous calendar years that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SPU; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus In addition, the report contains information about fires occurring in on-campus student housing facilities during the three preceding calendar years. This information is required by law and is provided by the Seattle Pacific University Office of Safety and Security.