Job Description

Make a difference at HOPE! Spokane HOPE teaches and supports children, ages birth to five, who are deaf and hard of hearing to listen, speak, learn and thrive. Since 2004, HOPE has remained the only resource for children with hearing loss to become full participants in our hearing world! Join the HOPE team and make a difference for a lifetime.

Spokane HOPE is seeking a Development Officer to join our passionate team. The Development Officer is responsible for the design and implementation of a Development Plan that supports the continued and exciting growth of Spokane HOPE, including leading fundraising events and sustaining and developing corporate, individual and service club relationships. The Development Officer will facilitate the strategy, communication and collaboration throughout all development activities. And, have some fun!

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the creation and implementation of the annual Development Plan with the goal of providing sustainable funding for the organization.
• Effectively communicate HOPE’s mission, identity, goals, and programs to variety of donors, funders, sponsors, and community members.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual and corporate donors.
• Manage the planning, implementation, and growth of major fundraising events, including our annual Hoedown for HOPE.
• Develop and manage HOPE’s Planned Giving program.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and volunteers through personal interactions and formal communications such as donor newsletters, thank you notes, and phone calls.
• Create and manage HOPE’s social media communications and website.
• Grant management
• Engage current and alumni families to maintain longterm relationships.
• Ensure donor data accuracy and CRM database management system.
• Seek out and attend networking opportunities in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience with fundraising and development efforts, including donor relationship building and direct asks for gifts.
• Outstanding people skills – empathetic and humble, as well as persuasive and confident.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral, including public speaking.
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and to process.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in collaboration with team.
• Diligent and results-focused.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, cloud storage, CRM, data management, and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years development experience

FLSA STATUS: Full-time exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday occasional evenings and weekends. Some remote work time offered after six months on site.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum full time annual salary $75, 000 plus medical and retirement.

TO APPLY: Submit resumé and cover letter to Spokane HOPE.

DISCLAIMER

This job position performs other assignments and performs other duties as deemed necessary by Spokane HOPE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Spokane, WA 99202

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