Annual Fund Specialist

Job Title: Annual Fund Specialist

Department: Advancement

Reports To: Senior Manager, Individual Giving & Events

Job Location: Kindering Bellevue, WA / Hybrid (3 days/week in office)

Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for events (Non-Exempt)

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

About Kindering

Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage, and the skills to soar. As a nonprofit neurodevelopmental center, Kindering has provided comprehensive services for children with special needs and their families since 1962.

Our vision for equity is I BELONG. We seek to eradicate systemic racial and oppressive barriers, so everyone succeeds. Kindering values diverse perspectives and life experiences and encourages people from systemically oppressed and marginalized backgrounds to apply—including people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants, and refugees.

Purpose

The Annual Fund Specialist plays a pivotal role in growing Kindering’s philanthropic base through effective management of the annual fund, direct mail and digital campaigns, and general giving initiatives. This position supports the Advancement team by coordinating year-end solicitations, managing individual donor engagement below the major gift threshold ($10,000), supporting third-party fundraising efforts, and piloting new revenue-generating events.

The role also oversees the organization’s volunteer engagement program, fostering meaningful connections between community members and Kindering’s mission.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a pay range of $30.16-50.03/hour, commensurate with experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Annual Fund & General Giving (40%)

• Develop, coordinate, and execute annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, digital, and year-end solicitations.
• Manage donor segmentation, tracking, and communications for individuals giving below $10,000.
• Analyze giving trends and campaign results to inform strategy and improve outcomes.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Individual Giving & Events to ensure alignment with broader fundraising strategies.
• Support donor stewardship and engagement activities such as thank-you calls, impact updates, and personalized outreach.

Corporate Partnerships & Third-Party Fundraisers (20%)

• Manage outreach and stewardship of corporate partners and community groups hosting external fundraisers.
• Coordinate event promotion, branding support, and donation processing for partner-led initiatives.
• Research and cultivate potential new corporate and community fundraising relationships.
• Track third-party and partnership giving metrics for reporting and recognition.

Event Pilots & Revenue Innovation (15%)

• Collaborate with Advancement leadership to identify and test new revenue-generating event concepts.
• Support event logistics, marketing coordination, and post-event analysis for pilot programs.
• Provide recommendations on event scalability, donor engagement value, and return on investment.

Volunteer Engagement (20%)

• Oversee Kindering’s Volunteer Program in collaboration with HR and program teams.
• Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers for events and campus-based opportunities.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, ensuring a welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven experience.
• Partner with program staff to identify new and meaningful volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.

Data, Systems, and Administration (5%)

• Ensure accurate donor and volunteer data in Kindering’s databases (Neon One, Greater Giving) with Administrative Assistants.
• Prepare and analyze reports, dashboards, and campaign summaries for Advancement leadership.
• Ensure timely acknowledgment and stewardship of gifts and volunteer contributions.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Relationship-building and collaboration
• Creative problem-solving and innovation
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Attention to detail and follow-through

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, or donor relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct mail, digital giving campaigns, or annual funds.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with donor databases (Neon One, Greater Giving, or similar).
• Experience with volunteer management or community engagement preferred.

Minimum Prerequisites

• Strictly maintain the confidentiality of all client and donor information in accordance with privacy regulations and organizational policies
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Access
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license and maintain valid automobile insurance coverage
• Have access to a dependable personal vehicle for transportation purposes
• Provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis test result
• Provide proof of current immunizations, including COVID-19 and Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, or submit a titer test result demonstrating immunity*

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• To perform the job, the employee may frequently be required to talk, hear, stand, and walk or through other appropriate means to accomplish the work including mobility and assistive devices. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to carry children and materials weighing up to 40 pounds. 

• The work is typically performed in an office environment, with a moderate noise level. Occasional travel to other areas of the facility may be required, where the noise level is moderate to loud and environmental conditions may include slippery surfaces, crowded areas, or working near moving parts (e.g., exercise equipment). Local travel may be required

*Kindering requires all employees to be vaccinated or apply and be approved for a sincerely held religious belief or medical exemption.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a pay range of $30.16-50.03/hour, commensurate with experience. Kindering offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Salary : $30 - $50