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Food Lifeline Senior Advancement Officer
Seattle, WA | Hybrid (3 days onsite) | Full-Time | Exempt
Food Lifeline is looking for an experienced Senior Advancement Officer who is passionate about building authentic relationships, inspiring transformational philanthropy, and connecting generous supporters with meaningful opportunities to create lasting change. If you're a strategic fundraiser who thrives on cultivating relationships and making a measurable impact, we'd love to meet you.
In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 major donors and planned giving prospects, helping secure significant philanthropic investments that support Food Lifeline's mission across Western Washington. Working collaboratively with an exceptional Development team, you'll lead donor engagement strategies, steward lasting relationships, and inspire generosity that strengthens our community.
Why Join Food Lifeline?
We know that caring for our employees allows them to better care for our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 annually
Our benefits include:
- 100% Employer-paid medical coverage for employees and dependent children
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Generous paid time off, including paid parental leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to making a difference
Our Commitment to Equity
We value lived experience as an important form of expertise and strongly encourage candidates with lived experience related to hunger, poverty, or the communities we serve to apply. We believe our work is strongest when it is informed by diverse perspectives, community-centered leadership, and a shared commitment to ending hunger.
Position Details
- Full-time, exempt, hybrid position
- Three days per week at home in Seattle
- Candidates must be able to live and work in the greater Seattle area
- Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support donor meetings and special events
Ready to Help End Hunger?
If you're excited about building meaningful donor relationships and advancing a mission that changes lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.
To be considered, please submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.
Food Lifeline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000