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Summary The Advancement Officer is a key fundraising professional and an integral member of  Simpson  Housing Services’ Advancement team. This role serves as the mid-level/pipeline gift officer and manages a robust portfolio of individual donors  and  contributing to Simpson’s long-term fundraising capacity . The Advancement Officer drives annual giving efforts by building  strong  donor relationships through effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, while  identifying  opportunities to deepen donor engagement and increase donations. Working closely with the Director of Advancement and Communications and the Advancement team , the  Advancement Officer manages a portfolio of  approximately 150 –300 donors, primarily giving in the $250–$1,000 range . This role  is  responsible for  generating annual revenue through  one-to-one solicitations , annual campaigns, event revenue, and volunteer-driven fundraising strategies. This  position  plays a critical part in strengthening Simpson’s pipeline of philanthropic support. Key Responsibilities Donor Portfolio Management & Solicitation ( 4 0 %) • Manage and grow a portfolio of  approximately 150 –300 individual donors and prospects in the $250–$1,000 giving range . • Identify , qualify, and cultivate new  and current  donors, converting volunteers, first-time and event-based supporters into ongoing annual donors. • Manage ongoing prospect research within their donor portfolio and among new donors, volunteers, and event participants to  identify  opportunities for cultivation, solicitation, and increased giving. • Collaborate with the Advancement team in executing multichannel annual giving campaigns including direct mail, email, online giving, and peer-to-peer fundraising . • Write compelling donor communications including appeals, acknowledgments, and impact updates . • Ensure  timely , personalized follow-up with donors and consistent engagement across all touchpoints . • Conduct donor outreach through email, phone, events, and in-person meetings . • Develop segmentation strategies to improve donor retention and  identify  upgrade opportunities . • Build clear pathways from new and entry-level donors  to  sustained annual giving . • Leverage Art 4 Shelter,  Give  to the Max, Cook & Connect, and other engagement opportunities to  acquire  and grow  donor  base . Cook & Connect Volunteer Program Fundraising (2 5 %) • Collaborate closely with the Volunteer Engagement Manager in building donor relations hips  through  the  volunteer  program  and serve  as the primary  donor  relationship manager for Cook & Connect . • Build and  maintain  relationships that  evolve  volunteer engagement into financial support . • Develop and execute a fundraising strategy tied to volunteer participation, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship . • Expand   individual  volunteer s  and groups  into ongoing donors . • I dentify  upgrade opportunities  and participation in Art 4 Shelter and other cultivation events.  Track and report on donor and volunteer engagement, participation, and donation outcomes. Events & Sponsorships ( 20 %) • Play a key role in  donor and sponsor engagement for key fundraising events, including ticket sales and sponsorship . • Contribute to the  procurement of artwork  and auction items  for Art 4 Shelter by  identifying  and engaging artists, cultivating new relationships, and strengthening connections with returning contributors . • Coordinate donor recognition and cultivation events in collaboration with the Advancement team . • Participate in planning and executing event tasks, as directed by the Director of Advancement and Communications . Data Management & Collaboration ( 15 %) • Maintain  accurate  donor records and track portfolio activity utilizing  Giveffect . • Analyze donor data and performance benchmarks to support department strategy, deepen donor relationships, and drive year-over-year growth from individual do nors . • Monitor fundraising progress and provide weekly and monthly updates to the Director of Advancement and Communications . • Contribute to team planning, strategy development, and annual fundraising goal setting. Required Qualifications • Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, with a strong emphasis on individual giving and major gifts. • Evolve knowledge of and commitment to equity and anti-racism on an individual level and  participate  in Advancement and Communications Team’s commitment . • Participate in meetings, trainings, and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and other related topics. • Comfortable with  lifting up  to 20 pounds and moving items. • Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and ability to  regularly work  evenings and weekends . • Demonstrated  proficiency  in the Microsoft Office suite and  CRM  development data system. Desired Experience • Demonstrated experience with  Giveffect , Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT,  OneCause , mobile bid apps, or other fundraising platforms. • Experience in mission-driven, community-based organizations.