Campaign Manager Jobs in Bothell, WA (NOW HIRING)

About the Role
Epiphany School seeks a strategic, collaborative, and relationship-focused Campaign Manager to join our team for the life of the Capital Campaign. The Campaign Manager plays a key role in advancing Epiphany School's fundraising and donor engagement strategy, with primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day execution of the school's Capital Campaign. This position partners closely with the Head of School, Director of Development, Advancement team, and campaign volunteers to ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, and donor-centered campaign.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented advancement professional with strong project management skills, experience managing fundraising volunteers, sound fundraising judgment, and a passion for education. The Campaign Manager brings a collaborative, service-oriented approach to donor relations and is adept at managing complex logistics, data, and communications while delivering exceptional donor experiences aligned with Epiphany School's mission and values.
This is a full-time, exempt, year-round administrator position reporting to the Director of Development.
Location & Schedule
This is an on-campus position located in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Evening and weekend work is required, including donor meetings, campaign events, and committee meetings. Local travel may be required.
Standard school operating hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Weekly staff meetings are held on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
What You'll Do
Campaign Strategy & Management

• Partner with the Head of School, Director of Development, Advancement team, and Campaign Committee to manage and track all moves made with prospects in the campaign pipeline.

• Manage the campaign operating plan, timelines, and internal coordination to track progress toward campaign goals.

• Coordinate day-to-day campaign operations, including scheduling, logistics, materials preparation, and follow-up.

• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and supporting documentation for Campaign Committee meetings.

• Support campaign volunteers with all stages of their portfolio work and post-meeting follow-up, including stewardship actions and database updates.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Manage a comprehensive campaign donor stewardship program that ensures timely, personal, and meaningful recognition.

• Oversee campaign gift documentation, pledge tracking, and acknowledgment processes to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Manage donor recognition preferences and execute recognition initiatives, including donor plaques, named spaces, and donor reports.

• Schedule and coordinate donor meetings with school leadership, Advancement staff, and campaign volunteers.

Events & Donor Engagement

• Plan and execute small campaign-related events and donor touchpoints.

• Coordinate large-scale campaign events, including donor receptions and school-wide celebrations, in partnership with Advancement colleagues.

• Support event logistics, registration, volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up as needed.

Data, Reporting & Prospect Research

• Track and manage campaign moves management activity using Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.

• Prepare and organize pledge forms and monitor campaign gifts and commitments.

• Produce regular campaign progress and status reports for Advancement leadership, the Board of Trustees, and campaign committees.

• Conduct prospect research and prepare donor and prospect profiles for staff and volunteer use.

• Support foundation requests and proposals related to campaign priorities.

Communications & Collaboration

• Contribute to the development and production of campaign communications materials in partnership with the Development and Marketing teams.

• Prepare confidential Board and committee reports and presentations as needed.

• Collaborate with members of the Development Office to support department-wide initiatives, events, and strategic priorities.

Typical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five years of experience in development, advancement, or a related field ideally with experience in a Capital Campaign.

• Demonstrated success managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, senior leadership, and trustees.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and occasional evening or weekend work.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required.

• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT strongly preferred.

• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Commitment to Epiphany School's values of inclusiveness, respect, and diversity, and a genuine interest in participating in the life of the school community.

Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is between $90,000 and $100,000 based on years of experience, education, and internal equity.
Alongside salary, Epiphany School offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Benefits stipend to put towards employee benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, voluntary employee, spousal, and child life and critical illness insurance, accident insurance, voluntary short-term disability, and flexible health savings accounts.

• Employer-paid monthly premiums for employee assistance program and long-term disability coverage.

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

• 13 paid holidays.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave.

• Paid supplemental parental leave after 12 months of employment.

• Professional development funding.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through our Employee Portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Sates and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Final offers will be contingent on the successful completion of a background, education, and employment check.
About Epiphany School
Epiphany School is a non-parochial, independent elementary school serving grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. At Epiphany School, we envision a world where exploring together fosters courageous learners and compassionate leaders. We strive to achieve this vision by being a welcoming community that embraces its diversity, celebrates the joy of childhood, and ignites lifelong curiosity. We aim to create a positive, joyful, and inclusive community by embracing the following values:
Learn Joyfully
Try New Things
Act Responsibly
Invite Everyone In
Shine Together
With over 260 students, Epiphany School is large enough to offer a broad spectrum of educational opportunities and small enough to maintain a close-knit community. The beautiful, historic campus is located in a quiet setting in central Seattle's Madrona neighborhood.
Epiphany School's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Epiphany School promotes and cultivates a diverse community as essential to academic success, social and emotional growth, and the development of good character. Engaging diverse perspectives stretches the mind and requires critical thinking, intellectual courage, and creativity. It takes careful listening and thoughtful expression and manifests itself in cultural competency. Thinking beyond oneself and seeing the world through the eyes of others is the foundation of fairness and empathy, and thus prepares our students to live respectfully and responsibly in our pluralistic democratic society.
Epiphany School is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act and the principle of equal access and opportunity in education and employment and full participation for persons with disabilities in all its programs and services.
Epiphany School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee because of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, political ideology, physical, mental, or sensory disability, military status, genetic information, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Epiphany School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@epiphanyschool.org.