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Get Access To All JobsJob Announcement – Donor Impact Officer
At United Way of King County, we are working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone. We believe that having staff, volunteers, and supporters that represent diverse backgrounds will allow us to better accomplish our mission. We continue to work diligently to ensure that the field of philanthropy is welcoming to diverse communities. We strive to have a diverse staff and particularly encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color to apply and be part of our team.
Our culture fosters collaboration, teamwork, open communication, leadership, integrity, and accountability.
Job Summary:
The Donor Impact Officer is a member of the Individual Giving/Annual Fund team and supports a comprehensive fundraising strategy to retain, upgrade, and acquire donors who give $1–$999 annually to United Way of King County (UWKC). This critical gift range generates essential revenue that advances the organization’s mission.
The Donor Impact Officer plans and implements annual fund strategies for assigned donor segments, helping secure both financial and volunteer resources. The role strengthens donor engagement and retention and helps move donors through the giving pipeline across multiple channels, including direct mail, online giving, recurring gifts, events, workplace giving, and cross-departmental and volunteer partnerships. The Donor Impact Officer also oversees data and systems for large-scale projects, safeguarding data integrity through careful review, accurate implementation, and ongoing data cleanup across systems.
Compensation:
- The hourly rate for this position ranges from $35.27 to $37.12.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- PTO (including holidays)
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Subsidized Transit Pass (Orca Card)
Essential Duties:
- Work with the Project Coordinator, Individual Giving to ensure fundraising campaigns, newsletters, events, collateral materials, and lists are on schedule and following the project brief and timeline.
- Serve as the lead for the Click Dimensions electronic communications platform by developing and updating standard operating procedures, tracking and analyzing donor engagement, and acting as the liaison to the Marketing and Communications team.
- Partner with the Associate Director, Annual Giving, to interpret and analyze Click Dimensions campaign and appeals data and use those insights to inform annual fund strategies.
- Execute the communications strategy for all Annual Fund donors giving $1–$4,999.
- Steward and cultivate Annual Fund donors to encourage gift renewal and growth and strategically move donors through the giving pipeline.
- Collaborate on strategy and provide leadership for the Emerging Leaders 365 affinity group and its committee. Support member engagement, communications, events, fundraising initiatives, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Respond thoughtfully to donor and supporter questions, resolve issues, and deepen their connection to United Way of King County.
- Contribute as a collaborative member of the Annual Fund team, by providing strategic input and generating ideas that promote growth, including supporting new-donor stewardship calls, attending events, and assisting with other donor projects as identified.
- Manage data and IT-related projects for the Annual Fund team by coordinating timelines, completing key actions such as data uploads and documentation, ensuring data accuracy, and proactively identifying technology solutions that improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work with the Project Coordinator, Individual Giving, to support the effective execution of fundraising campaigns.
- Help to identify planned gift prospects and elevate asset giving to all donors.
- Analyze giving trends and internal giving community processes to identify opportunities for fundraising growth.
- Proactively seek out professional development opportunities: webinars, conferences, etc. to gain innovative and proven donor stewardship knowledge.
- Track donor movement, significant activities and donor information in Microsoft CRM and other tracking systems.
- Ensure that racial equity is integrated across all fundraising activities.
- Understand UWKC’s mission, vision, and programs and effectively communicate key information to donors and has a desire to lean into community-centric fundraising.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
- Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
- Basic knowledge of fundraising techniques and volunteer management and demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors.
- Proven ability to utilize and analyze data to create and steward donor segments.
- Proven attention to detail, initiative, and effective project management skills.
- Commitment to growth and learner mindset specifically regarding donor stewardship and community centric fundraising.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to present to diverse audiences and have external conversations regarding racial equity in UWKC’s work.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and actively contribute as a member of working teams to achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to use discretion and independent judgment and/or independent action in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excel at building relationships in any environment and enjoys connecting with people and diverse audiences.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database knowledge.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fundraising or a related field. Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in fundraising or marketing, communications, message strategy and/or a related field. Experience analyzing data, creating appealing programs, and attracting support from stakeholders highly desired.
Additional Information:
United Way of King County is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with:
- Opportunities to work with smart, passionate, and enthusiastic team members and volunteers.
- Ongoing collaboration with diverse staff and other constituents
- A desirable culture of high-performance expectations and accountability
- Exciting and challenging work
- Opportunities to help solve the community's toughest problems.
- Competitive pay is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience.
- Many other benefits that we are happy to discuss with you.
Application Procedures:
Please click here to apply online via the following link. You will be asked to upload your resume and provide a cover letter as well as complete the United Way of King County application.
Candidates who apply early will receive priority consideration.
Applicants MUST apply at the United Way of King County Career Center to be considered for this position. Click here to access the Career Center to apply.
Required degree level
- Bachelor
Years of experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience
Salary range
- $35.27 - $37.12 per hour
Job Announcement – Donor Impact Officer
At United Way of King County, we are working side by side with communities to build an equitable future for everyone. We believe that having staff, volunteers, and supporters that represent diverse backgrounds will allow us to better accomplish our mission. We continue to work diligently to ensure that the field of philanthropy is welcoming to diverse communities. We strive to have a diverse staff and particularly encourage Black, Indigenous and people of color to apply and be part of our team.
Our culture fosters collaboration, teamwork, open communication, leadership, integrity, and accountability.
Job Summary:
The Donor Impact Officer is a member of the Individual Giving/Annual Fund team and supports a comprehensive fundraising strategy to retain, upgrade, and acquire donors who give $1–$999 annually to United Way of King County (UWKC). This critical gift range generates essential revenue that advances the organization’s mission.
The Donor Impact Officer plans and implements annual fund strategies for assigned donor segments, helping secure both financial and volunteer resources. The role strengthens donor engagement and retention and helps move donors through the giving pipeline across multiple channels, including direct mail, online giving, recurring gifts, events, workplace giving, and cross-departmental and volunteer partnerships. The Donor Impact Officer also oversees data and systems for large-scale projects, safeguarding data integrity through careful review, accurate implementation, and ongoing data cleanup across systems.
Compensation:
- The hourly rate for this position ranges from $35.27 to $37.12.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- PTO (including holidays)
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Subsidized Transit Pass (Orca Card)
Essential Duties:
- Work with the Project Coordinator, Individual Giving to ensure fundraising campaigns, newsletters, events, collateral materials, and lists are on schedule and following the project brief and timeline.
- Serve as the lead for the Click Dimensions electronic communications platform by developing and updating standard operating procedures, tracking and analyzing donor engagement, and acting as the liaison to the Marketing and Communications team.
- Partner with the Associate Director, Annual Giving, to interpret and analyze Click Dimensions campaign and appeals data and use those insights to inform annual fund strategies.
- Execute the communications strategy for all Annual Fund donors giving $1–$4,999.
- Steward and cultivate Annual Fund donors to encourage gift renewal and growth and strategically move donors through the giving pipeline.
- Collaborate on strategy and provide leadership for the Emerging Leaders 365 affinity group and its committee. Support member engagement, communications, events, fundraising initiatives, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Respond thoughtfully to donor and supporter questions, resolve issues, and deepen their connection to United Way of King County.
- Contribute as a collaborative member of the Annual Fund team, by providing strategic input and generating ideas that promote growth, including supporting new-donor stewardship calls, attending events, and assisting with other donor projects as identified.
- Manage data and IT-related projects for the Annual Fund team by coordinating timelines, completing key actions such as data uploads and documentation, ensuring data accuracy, and proactively identifying technology solutions that improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Work with the Project Coordinator, Individual Giving, to support the effective execution of fundraising campaigns.
- Help to identify planned gift prospects and elevate asset giving to all donors.
- Analyze giving trends and internal giving community processes to identify opportunities for fundraising growth.
- Proactively seek out professional development opportunities: webinars, conferences, etc. to gain innovative and proven donor stewardship knowledge.
- Track donor movement, significant activities and donor information in Microsoft CRM and other tracking systems.
- Ensure that racial equity is integrated across all fundraising activities.
- Understand UWKC’s mission, vision, and programs and effectively communicate key information to donors and has a desire to lean into community-centric fundraising.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated understanding of social and racial justice and equity, with a proven commitment to apply racial and economic justice lenses in both personal and workplace contexts.
- Lived experience and/or demonstrated professional skills working within a diverse work environment.
- Basic knowledge of fundraising techniques and volunteer management and demonstrated ability to build relationships with donors.
- Proven ability to utilize and analyze data to create and steward donor segments.
- Proven attention to detail, initiative, and effective project management skills.
- Commitment to growth and learner mindset specifically regarding donor stewardship and community centric fundraising.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to present to diverse audiences and have external conversations regarding racial equity in UWKC’s work.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and actively contribute as a member of working teams to achieve results.
- Demonstrated ability to use discretion and independent judgment and/or independent action in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excel at building relationships in any environment and enjoys connecting with people and diverse audiences.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor database knowledge.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fundraising or a related field. Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in fundraising or marketing, communications, message strategy and/or a related field. Experience analyzing data, creating appealing programs, and attracting support from stakeholders highly desired.
Additional Information:
United Way of King County is an exceptional workplace that can provide you with:
- Opportunities to work with smart, passionate, and enthusiastic team members and volunteers.
- Ongoing collaboration with diverse staff and other constituents
- A desirable culture of high-performance expectations and accountability
- Exciting and challenging work
- Opportunities to help solve the community's toughest problems.
- Competitive pay is commensurate with demonstrated successful performance and experience.
- Many other benefits that we are happy to discuss with you.
Application Procedures:
Please click here to apply online via the following link. You will be asked to upload your resume and provide a cover letter as well as complete the United Way of King County application.
Candidates who apply early will receive priority consideration.
Applicants MUST apply at the United Way of King County Career Center to be considered for this position. Click here to access the Career Center to apply.
Required degree level
- Bachelor
Years of experience
- 3 - 5 years of experience
Salary range
- $35.27 - $37.12 per hour
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Search Nonprofit Jobs in WashingtonNonprofit H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
Which nonprofit organizations in Washington sponsor H-1B visas?
Several large Washington nonprofits have documented H-1B visa sponsorship histories, including PATH (the global health nonprofit headquartered in Seattle), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle Children's Research Institute, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and various University of Washington-affiliated research centers. Tribal organizations and regional health systems operating as nonprofits have also filed H-1B petitions, particularly for clinical, research, and technology roles.
Which cities in Washington have the most nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the largest share of nonprofit H-1B sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its concentration of global health organizations, research institutes, and large foundation headquarters. Bellevue and the broader Puget Sound area also have meaningful nonprofit employer presence. Spokane has a secondary cluster of nonprofit healthcare and social services organizations, and several federally recognized tribal enterprises in eastern and western Washington have sponsored H-1B workers in specialized roles.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Washington?
H-1B sponsorship in the nonprofit sector is generally limited to specialty occupation roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In Washington nonprofits, this commonly includes biomedical researchers, epidemiologists, data scientists, software engineers, public health analysts, and program directors with specialized credentials. Generalist roles in administration, community outreach, or fundraising typically do not meet the specialty occupation threshold and are unlikely to qualify for H-1B sponsorship.
How do I find nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers looking for verified H-1B sponsorship roles, including positions in Washington's nonprofit sector. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to surface nonprofit employers who have sponsored H-1B workers previously. Because nonprofit H-1B roles are less frequently advertised with explicit sponsorship language than tech roles, using a platform like Migrate Mate that aggregates sponsorship history data is particularly useful in this sector.
Are there any Washington-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship at nonprofits?
Washington nonprofits that qualify as universities or related nonprofit research organizations may file H-1B petitions as cap-exempt employers, meaning their petitions are not subject to the annual 85,000 cap or lottery. This applies to institutions like the University of Washington and affiliated research entities. Nonprofits without cap-exempt status must go through the standard H-1B lottery, which runs once per year with a registration window in March. Confirming an organization's cap-exempt status before applying is an important step in evaluating your options.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B nonprofit jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.