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The Advancement Officer is a key fundraising professional and an integral member of Simpson Housing Services’ Advancement team. This role serves as the mid-level/pipeline gift officer and manages a robust portfolio of individual donors and contributing to Simpson’s long-term fundraising capacity. The Advancement Officer drives annual giving efforts by building strong donor relationships through effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, while identifying opportunities to deepen donor engagement and increase donations. Working closely with the Director of Advancement and Communications and the Advancement team, the Advancement Officer manages a portfolio of approximately 150–300 donors, primarily giving in the $250–$1,000 range. This role is responsible for generating annual revenue through one-to-one solicitations, annual campaigns, event revenue, and volunteer-driven fundraising strategies. This position plays a critical part in strengthening Simpson’s pipeline of philanthropic support.
Job Responsibility:
Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 150–300 individual donors and prospects in the $250–$1,000 giving range
Identify, qualify, and cultivate new and current donors, converting volunteers, first-time and event-based supporters into ongoing annual donors
Manage ongoing prospect research within their donor portfolio and among new donors, volunteers, and event participants to identify opportunities for cultivation, solicitation, and increased giving
Collaborate with the Advancement team in executing multichannel annual giving campaigns including direct mail, email, online giving, and peer-to-peer fundraising
Write compelling donor communications including appeals, acknowledgments, and impact updates
Ensure timely, personalized follow-up with donors and consistent engagement across all touchpoints
Conduct donor outreach through email, phone, events, and in-person meetings
Develop segmentation strategies to improve donor retention and identify upgrade opportunities
Build clear pathways from new and entry-level donors to sustained annual giving
Leverage Art 4 Shelter, Give to the Max, Cook & Connect, and other engagement opportunities to acquire and grow donor base
Collaborate closely with the Volunteer Engagement Manager in building donor relationships through the volunteer program and serve as the primary donor relationship manager for Cook & Connect
Build and maintain relationships that evolve volunteer engagement into financial support
Develop and execute a fundraising strategy tied to volunteer participation, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Expand individual volunteers and groups into ongoing donors
Identify upgrade opportunities and participation in Art 4 Shelter and other cultivation events
Track and report on donor and volunteer engagement, participation, and donation outcomes
Play a key role in donor and sponsor engagement for key fundraising events, including ticket sales and sponsorship
Contribute to the procurement of artwork and auction items for Art 4 Shelter by identifying and engaging artists, cultivating new relationships, and strengthening connections with returning contributors
Coordinate donor recognition and cultivation events in collaboration with the Advancement team
Participate in planning and executing event tasks, as directed by the Director of Advancement and Communications
Maintain accurate donor records and track portfolio activity utilizing Giveffect
Analyze donor data and performance benchmarks to support department strategy, deepen donor relationships, and drive year-over-year growth from individual donors
Monitor fundraising progress and provide weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Advancement and Communications
Contribute to team planning, strategy development, and annual fundraising goal setting
Requirements:
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong emphasis on individual giving and major gifts
Evolve knowledge of and commitment to equity and anti-racism on an individual level and participate in Advancement and Communications Team’s commitment
Participate in meetings, trainings, and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and other related topics
Comfortable with lifting up to 20 pounds and moving items
Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to regularly work evenings and weekends
Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and CRM development data system
Nice to have:
Demonstrated experience with Giveffect, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT, OneCause, mobile bid apps, or other fundraising platforms
Experience in mission-driven, community-based organizations