Development Officer

Description

Purpose, Vision, and Value Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer God’s help, hope, and healing to our neighbors in need. We are proud to have served the Tacoma and Pierce County communities since 1912. For over 100 years we have continued to serve in the name of Christ, while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our immediate community, and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for help.

We strive to cultivate a culture built on love and truth, where our integrity is never compromised. Our services and programs are continually measured for efficiency and effectiveness, are committed to quality, and operate through a trauma-informed, person-first, and grace-based approach.

Job Purpose

Extends the reach of TRM through planning, coordinating, and implementing its partner and development program. Responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities along with coordinating activities with other staff, board members, and volunteers.

Value Statement

Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Proactively reaches out to an assigned portfolio of partners.
• Actively manages portfolio through regular cultivation meetings, in-person solicitations, and stewardship activities.
• Advises Sr. Director of Community Engagement in matters related to partner development.
• Engages in TRM’s comprehensive campaign and development plan.
• Engages in event attendance and marketing.
• Tracks and reports relationship management activity using donor management software.
• Participates in regular Community Engagement and organization wide meetings.

Working Conditions

Office setting with computer work; travel to various locations; flexible schedule; frequent telephone calls, site tours and in-person meetings.

Schedule and Work Location

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Primary Location of Work:

Downtown Campus- Men's Shelter

425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of nonprofit fund development experience.
• Experience with face-to-face donor solicitation and fundraising with an emphasis on relationship building is highly desired.
• Ability to problem solve, take initiative, and think strategically and creatively.
• Attention to detail and strong project management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong listening skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication.
• Access to a vehicle for frequent travel throughout Pierce County and TRM locations.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Packages at No or Little Cost to Employees
• 12 Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday
• Three Weeks’ Vacation Accrued Annually
• 10 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Monthly
• Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family First Culture

Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application process.

Salary : $74,214 - $90,459