Major Gifts and Legacy Giving Officer

Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000 annually

Major Gifts & Legacy Giving Officer

Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000 annually 
Work Location: Hybrid - Seattle, Washington

This is a hybrid non-exempt position. Candidates must be able to meet the work-location and onsite requirements of Food Lifeline as required for this role.

Food Lifeline is looking for a Major Gifts & Legacy Giving Officer to build meaningful, long-term relationships with donors and inspire philanthropic investment in our mission to feed people experiencing hunger today while working to end hunger for tomorrow.

Serving communities across 17 counties in Western Washington, Food Lifeline works alongside donors, community partners, volunteers, and advocates to create a more equitable food system and a future where everyone has access to the food they need.

This is a highly relationship-driven fundraising role responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 100–150 donors and prospects, with a focus on identifying and qualifying new major gift prospects, deepening relationships with existing donors, securing five- and six-figure gifts and multi-year commitments, and growing Food Lifeline’s legacy giving program. The Major Gifts & Legacy Giving Officer is responsible for generating approximately $2 million annually through a portfolio of major donors and family foundations and contributes to the Giving Team’s overall annual philanthropic revenue goals.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building authentic relationships and connecting people with causes they care about—someone who brings curiosity, strong relationship-building skills, sound judgment, and a donor-centered approach to fundraising. The ideal candidate is collaborative, thoughtful, and comfortable working across an organization to understand Food Lifeline’s impact and translate that impact into compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment.

As a member of Food Lifeline’s Giving Team, the Major Gifts & Legacy Giving Officer works collaboratively across the organization to connect donors with Food Lifeline’s mission, programs, and impact. Experience with major gifts fundraising, portfolio management, donor cultivation and solicitation, family foundations, planned or legacy giving, and securing significant philanthropic commitments is important. Experience developing multi-year donor relationships and working with individuals and families to identify meaningful giving opportunities is a plus.

Compensation

The full salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00 hourly. Starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Most new hires should expect to start in the  middle portion of the range, with opportunities for compensation growth as they gain experience and proficiency in the role.

Why Food Lifeline?

When you join Food Lifeline, you’re joining a team committed to collaboration, compassion, and our shared mission of ending hunger in Western Washington. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and growth, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and personal days
• Organization-wide time off from December 24 through January 1
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your work directly helps nourish communities across Western Washington

Ready to Join Food Lifeline?

Please review the full job description and apply electronically. Complete applications should include a resume and cover letter. This position will remain open until filled.

Food Lifeline is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive. We strongly encourage candidates with lived experience related to food insecurity, poverty, or the communities we serve to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know.

Join us in working toward a future where everyone has access to the food they need to thrive.