About Treehouse:

We work to create opportunities for young people in foster care to thrive. We believe that every young person impacted by foster care determines their own future and can build the life of their dreams. Treehouse seeks to hire passionate individuals who understand the power of young people, celebrate diverse voices, and challenge themselves to do better. We are committed to providing opportunities for staff to learn and grow with the organization.

Benefits Summary:

Treehouse values work-life balance and prioritizes the health of our staff. Our excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with options for 100% employer-paid premiums; a retirement plan with 3% employer match; and paid leave that includes twelve (12) holidays, generous PTO, and two weeks of Staff Appreciation days off.

• Generous PTO leave of four (4) weeks initially, with annual increases in the first five years of employment
• Healthcare benefit plans include options for 100% covered preventive care
• Two (2) weeks off (separate from PTO) for Staff Appreciation Weeks (with each week including a holiday)
• 403B retirement plan employer matching program (50% of employee contributions, up to 6% of gross pay, that are 100% vested upfront)
• 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave are covered by Treehouse
• Free, convenient parking
• Dog-friendly office space

Pay Transparency: This position’s annual salary range is $104K - $124K DOE.

Primary Worksite Location: Seattle, Washington: In-office required; hybrid schedule as determined

**A submitted resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process for this position.**

***Note that resumes/applications submitted for this position are reviewed on a rolling basis as received, until the position is filled.***

Job Summary:

The Major Gifts Officer plays an important role in helping Treehouse achieve an ambitious, relationship-centered fundraising program that generates more than $7M annually in individual and major gifts to meet the needs of youth in foster care across Washington state. The Major Gifts Officer serves as a mission-driven, equity-centered staff member who contributes regularly to advance the organization’s values.

This individual contributor role identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards high-net-worth donors to secure transformative revenue, implements comprehensive multiyear fundraising strategies, and manages a portfolio of major donors to help deepen engagement and significantly grow philanthropic investment in Treehouse’s mission. 

The Major Gifts Officer works directly with Treehouse staff, donors, and community members to help ensure the needs of the youth Treehouse serves are met, aligning fundraising goals with programmatic and operational goals through a culturally responsive and inclusive approach, with acknowledgement of the trauma experienced by youth in care. This role helps dismantle systemic inequities, promote psychological safety, engage in equitable practices across systems, and contribute to an organizational culture rooted in dignity, accountability, and care in service of the youth that Treehouse supports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with a high-capacity, diverse portfolio of approximately 150 community leaders and individuals with the intent of cultivating investments of time and financial support. 
• Develop and carry out personalized engagement, solicitation, and stewardship plans for each donor. 
• Implement multi-year, customized 'moves management' plans for top-tier donors under the guidance of the Sr. Director, Leadership Giving, leveraging sophisticated storytelling to align donor passions with organizational priorities, centering Treehouse’s value of abundance.
• Deploy individualized cultivation strategies that harness the full potential of the people and programs of Treehouse and incorporate the organization’s values. 
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and virtual calls, and attend regional events to build deep relationships and present compelling funding proposals. 
• Collaborate using prospect research and Development staff input to identify new major gift contacts with diverse donors and produce informative, concise contact reports for each contact. Research individual and diverse prospects for investment, special project funding, and planned gifts. 
• Host and/or facilitate investor meetings.
• Write and present personalized proposals to prospective and diverse investors. 
• Deliver ongoing, personal reporting to donors on the impact of their investments. 
• Track all donor contacts and proposals through CRM. 
• Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for Treehouse and youth experiencing foster care, in alignment with all Treehouse staff. 
• Partner with the Treehouse Board, staff, and volunteers to help build a culture of philanthropy. 
• Assist with planning and implementation of donor events. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of development experience or sales or account management with high-net-worth individuals, preferably in a nonprofit setting. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sales proficiency, and experience cultivating lasting partnerships and driving revenue.
• Must satisfy Washington State and national criminal and MVR background requirements as appropriate.
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required, with minimum WA State driver insurance coverage. Driving record must be approved by Treehouse’s insurance provider.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated passion and strong commitment to Treehouse's mission and centering youth who experience foster care. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with highly-tuned listening skills.
• Strong work ethic with proven record of perseverance, accountability, and accomplishment. 
• Commitment to upholding a high level of customer service and stewardship. 
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment. 
• Deep commitment to racial equity and social justice and ability to effectively engage in candid conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. 
• Ability to thrive while working independently outside an office setting, while maintaining trusting, healthy relationships with coworkers and manager to promote a productive workplace culture and strong employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with individuals of various ages, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities.  
• Experience with Salesforce or other donor CRM software 
• Ability and ptoficiency with Microsoft O365 and other technologies necessary for successful day-to-day functioning in a business environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position; Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, with limited evening and weekend work required.
• Must reside within Washington State to meet workplace reporting requirements.
• In-office required; hybrid schedule as determined

Travel:

• Local travel for donor meetings and participation in other events.
• Limited regional travel, including possible overnight stays.

Physical and Mental Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of desk and computer work.
• Movement between work areas, including navigating stairs.
• Regular phone and computer use, with frequent sitting, listening, talking, and note-taking.

Mental Requirements:

• Ability to think critically, analyze situations, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to build trust across diverse employee populations.
• Ability to remain composed in a high-stress environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Treehouse values diversity, and this is expressed in all aspects of our work, from the individuals and communities we serve to our organizational culture, employees, and volunteers. We understand that historic structural inequities have influenced each one of us, and we use this knowledge to deliberately cultivate the success of all people and treat everyone with dignity, humanity, and respect.

Treehouse believes that our capacity to effect sustainable change is strengthened when diverse individuals, beliefs, and perspectives are included. We model an institutional commitment to equity by investing resources at all levels and working toward measurable indicators of change.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions. This commitment reflects our core belief in creating an inclusive environment that empowers all individuals to contribute fully and meaningfully to our mission.