Donor Engagement Manager

Position Summary

The Donor Engagement Manager is a key member of Washington Conservation Action’s fundraising team. We are looking for a someone who is excited to build relationships and engage with the organization’s supporters. This position is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors giving between $1,000 and $2,500 a year. The Donor Engagement Manager will work closely with Washington Conservation Action’s Annual Giving Manager and development team to build a donor pipeline and deepen relationships with existing supporters. This role is supervised by the Vice President of Development.

Washington Conservation Action is a statewide environmental advocacy organization that advances environmental policies and pushes for actions that equitably address climate pollution, restore Puget Sound, sustain our state’s forests, and protect our democracy. For Washington to remain a national leader on environmental issues, we need environmental champions in elected office and to hold our leaders accountable. To keep our environment protected, healthy, and vibrant, we are committed to supporting Native candidates, candidates of color, and environmental leaders seeking election.

We develop, advocate, and defend policies that ensure environmental progress and justice by centering and amplifying the voices of the most impacted communities. Washington Conservation Action is a 501(c4) organization. Washington Conservation Action Education Fund is our 501(c3) partner organization. Together, we advance a shared vision for a Washington state where nature and people live in balance for the flourishing of all.

Washington Conservation Action is committed to a diverse, socially just, and welcoming work environment. People of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply. We continue to advance the application of a racial equity lens to our work and are led by a CEO who is a citizen of the Confederated Tribes Warm Springs, Oregon.

Responsibilities

Washington Conservation Action is committed to growing the organization’s base of support across Washington. The Development Engagement Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage and solicit a portfolio of donors giving between $1,000 and $2,500 annually. The Donor Engagement Manager stewards and renews existing supporters of the organization and connects prospective donors with our work. This position also works to uphold values based and equitable fundraising practices within the organization.

• Manage a portfolio of 150 donors and prospects and deepen the organization’s relationships with these supporters through regular meetings and stewardship.
• Embrace a values-based fundraising approach in communicating and building relationships with donors and supporters.
• Develop and execute an annual calendar for donor engagement and solicitation strategy.
• Qualify prospective donors from the membership program, events, and other leads.
• Work with the Communications team to develop development marketing materials.
• Lead donor research and identify prospects and opportunities to upgrade donors.
• Support donor stewardship efforts and events that connect supporters with our work in person, digitally, and through the mail.
• Track and assess fundraising and engagement metrics.
• Participate on a racial equity team.

Required Skills

• Three or more years of experience working with individual donors or supporting a donor management program.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills across mediums and audiences.
• Understanding of data management practices in a Constituent Relationship Management platform (Salesforce preferred).
• A commitment to an ongoing anti-racist learning journey, both personally and professionally, and a strong desire to be a productive member of a team that is deeply engaged in the work of building power with Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously and meet deadlines while working across teams.
• Familiarity with donor research tools like WealthEngine or iWave and best practices around donor research.
• Driven to improving systems and solving problems.
• Commitment to working as part of a team and track record working as part of a development team.
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience.

Desired Skills

• Experience organizing and supporting small donor events including briefings and house parties.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Knowledge of and experience with community centric fundraising and/or values-based fundraising.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a salary of $65,500. We also offer a generous benefits package including 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance premiums for a gold level health plan, 401k plan and organizational match of up to 3% of your annual salary, a Flexible Spending Account, four weeks of paid vacation, sick leave, thirteen paid holidays per year, an unlimited ORCA transit pass if you are in the ORCA service region, $1,000 per year for professional development and if you work for five consecutive years you are eligible for a two-month paid sabbatical. We welcome new and diverse people to a great team who together shape environmental protection in Washington.

Location Information

This position is hybrid with a minimum of 40% of time in the Seattle office. A hybrid remote agreement is required. Washington Conservation Action’s office is based in downtown Seattle. Our team of more than 40 works in a flexible hybrid model, with staff in the office two days a week for collaboration and celebration. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

This job requires frequent sitting. Must be able to conduct business in English, though fluency in other languages is welcomed. For remote work, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work during scheduled work hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with different abilities to perform functions essential to the duties of the position. Washington Conservation Action is a unionized employer represented by Communications Workers of America Local 7800. This is a represented position.