Wesley Community Foundation

We understand that finding a place to belong is important. At Wesley, we care about your development, we are committed to continuous improvement, and we all grow together.
Wesley is a place where your energy and enthusiasm are welcome and your talents are developed. A place where you feel recognized, valued and rewarded. A place where you can dedicate yourself to caring for others, knowing that you are part of an organization that is equally dedicated to caring for you and your career.
Our Total Rewards philosophy takes a balanced approach, designed to support employees at every stage of their career journey. We review our offerings annually to ensure they remain meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:
Health & Insurance Benefits

• Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time), vision (full time) and group life (employee only coverage - full time)

Time Off & Holidays

• We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. The PTO accrual rate increases after two years of service and again after five years of service
• We offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours - full time, 6 hours - part-time per event, excluding on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excluding on-call staff)

Retirement & Financial Well-Being

• Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule for the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match
• Gain access to your net earnings when you need it with on-demand pay through Dayforce Wallet

Perks & Wellness

• To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees for both emergency assistance and educational advancement
• A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro and marketplace

Recognition That Matters

• The efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated on our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for assorted reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, cash cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee

Wesley is two-time winner of the LeadingAge Washington Excellence in the Workplace Award.
This summary is intended to reflect the most reasonable and genuinely expected offering of benefits and other compensation for the posted job. The official website for all Wesley job postings is https://wesleychoice.org/careers/. Wesley is not responsible for content on third-party job boards. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.
Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the Manager of Annual Giving role. The Annual Giving Manager is responsible for Wesley Community Foundation's annual, employee and mid-level giving programs. This position develops and implements fundraising plans, financial objectives and strategies with the goal of retaining donors, growing the donor base, and increasing both the number and value of gifts bestowed. Key focuses and strategies include the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects in assigned programs. Find your sense of belonging at Wesley!
You will provide continuing care through these responsibilities
Essential functions of this position include the following:
• Manages annual giving programs including annual, employee and mid-level campaign preparation and implementation, direct mail, related marketing materials, reporting, communication, online giving, etc.
• Sets goals and manages the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship initiatives and activities of assigned and self-assigned donors and prospects.
• Collaborates and strategizes with major gift officers regarding the mid-level donor program and the two-way transfer of donors and prospects between mid-level and major donor programs.
• Serves in the key staff role for managing annual giving and many stewardship events; helps manage and staff annual fundraising events.
• Utilizes the donor/prospect management system as it pertains to annual giving to guide cultivation and solicitation activities and to provide status progress reports.
• Enters donor, prospect and volunteer data into Raiser's Edge NXT and runs reports as needed (with support from the manager-foundation operations and senior development specialist).
• Prepares tailored solicitation materials such as direct mail letters, gift proposals, newsletters, presentation pieces and other materials as needed.
• Designs and drives the Foundation's annual, employee and mid-level campaigns - including volunteer recruitment, training and goal setting plus collaborates with Foundation staff and campus leadership.
• Solicits donors and prospects in the mid-level donor program; grows program via identification and qualification.
• Participates in many Foundation stewardship initiatives such as giving and legacy societies and annual gift acknowledgement letters.
• Attends resident town and council meetings plus campus events when directed.
• Is punctual and demonstrates a commendable work-ethic, accountable for time spent judiciously during the workday; keeps shared Outlook calendar accurate and up to date.
Our requirements and qualifications for success
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Driving is an essential function and/or a legitimate business purpose for this position; therefore, a valid driver's license is required as a condition of employment.
• Two plus years of development experience and success, including annual giving (mid-level and employee giving a plus) and volunteer management experience.
• Demonstrated success in one-on-one gift solicitations.
• Knowledge of PC operations and standard software packages such as Microsoft M365 as well as database experience (Raiser's Edge preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, motivate and lead in a collaborative setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous and able to balance priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, innovation, and enthusiasm regarding cause-related nonprofit organizations; commendable work ethic and team-player skills.
• Ability to relate to and interact successfully with all people, including those of considerable achievement and financial means.
Physical, environmental, and mental requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time including extended hours on special projects.
• Position requires repetitive motion such as working on computer terminal, near and far vision acuity.
• Ability to commute between work locations throughout workday; same day regional travel (Des Moines, Auburn, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Renton).
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration.
• Standard working environment involves administrative office areas in a corporate environment and communal areas in a retirement community environment.
Salary Range: $80,318.58 to $115,582.48 per year
REQ Code: #AZL0930