Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

Fred Hutch's Philanthropy program raises funds for cancer and related disease research, care, and education to help Fred Hutch become the world's best cancer center. Since the April 2022 merger that led to the formation of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Fred Hutch has served as the cancer program for UW Medicine, and Philanthropy is proud to raise funds that fuel the adult oncology program on behalf of both Fred Hutch and UW Medicine.

Following board approval of an ambitious, 10-year comprehensive campaign, our team of more than 100 will grow to more than 150 over the next three years. Philanthropy staff implement high-performing, relationship-based fundraising programs that engage and inspire thousands of supporters who are passionate about preventing and eliminating cancer and infectious disease. Our FY24 goals include nearly doubling our annual fundraising, deepening our patient family fundraising, and advancing the first phase our comprehensive campaign through Fred Hutch's 50th anniversary in 2025. Our success is made possible through a deep commitment to an inclusive environment and operational excellence.

The Philanthropic Gifts Coordinator is part of the Gifts and Grants program within the Philanthropy department. This position provides administrative support and project coordination to leadership within Gifts and Grants team, as well as direct support to several major gift officers.

Responsibilities

The Philanthropic Gifts Coordinator will take initiative and work independently and collaboratively with team members within a complex organization. They will maintain professionalism, show flexibility, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities, and remain composed under pressure of deadlines. The Philanthropic Gifts Coordinator must be able to effectively communicate the mission, values, and scope of the institution and work well within all levels of the organization.

• Executes donor-focused work like documenting donor communications, fundraising strategies, and proposals in Raisers Edge
• Collaborates with gift processing to ensure accurate and timely gift acknowledgements
• Prepares correspondence including mail merge letters, memos and e-mails
• Creates prepare reports, charts, tables, graphs and other meeting/presentation materials
• Maintains system for organizing, updating and archiving documents and information
• Develops and implements systems for portfolio management and donor outreach
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, travel, conference attendance and other program activities
• Processes invoices and reconciles procurement card expenses
• Maintains confidentiality of all sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic, or verbal form

This position is a hybrid role with a minimum 2 days per week at our South Lake Union campus.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five years' post bachelor's experience in nonprofit development or related field required OR minimum three years experience post-master's
• Exceptional customer service and project management skills required
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must have strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure
• Self-motivation and flexibility
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team environment
• Ability to work under the direction of others and perform special projects as assigned
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and relative experience
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Advanced skills with CRM and databases; experience with The Raiser's Edge/RENXT

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $69,472 to $104,187, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

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