Senior Fundraising Project Manager
Job ID: 25556
Job ID: 25556
Seattle, Washington
Hybrid
$45 - $60
Other Area(s)
Contract
Seattle, Washington
Hybrid
Contract
Other Area(s)
$45 - $60
Job Details
Job ID: 25556
Salary/Pay Rate: $45-$60 Per Hour DOE
Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA
Employment Type: Contract (approx.. 6 months)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (some evenings and weekends required)
About Our Client
Our client is a highly respected nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing its mission through community engagement, philanthropy, and impactful fundraising initiatives within the immigration space. They are seeking an experienced fundraising and events professional to step into a critical leadership role supporting one of the organization’s premier fundraising events – their first gala!
As the Senior Fundraising Project Manager, you’ll serve as the strategic project lead for a major fundraising gala, partnering closely with executive leadership, committees, sponsors, donors, and volunteers to ensure a successful event campaign from planning through execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary project manager for a large-scale fundraising gala, maintaining timelines, deliverables, and accountability across multiple stakeholders.
- Partner closely with executive leadership and committee chairs to drive event strategy and execution.
- Coordinate and support six event committees, ensuring alignment and progress toward fundraising goals.
- Oversee sponsorship development activities and assist with sponsor stewardship efforts.
- Collaborate with host committees to maximize table sales and attendee participation.
- Cultivate donor relationships and support fundraising activities leading up to the gala.
- Facilitate regular planning meetings and maintain momentum across all event workstreams.
- Track project milestones, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues.
- Support event execution and post-event follow-up activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising, development, special events, or related experience.
- Demonstrated success project-managing fundraising galas or special events generating $1M+ in revenue.
- Experience working with executive leadership, volunteer committees, board members, and donors.
- Strong sponsorship development and donor cultivation experience preferred.
- Exceptional project management, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and limited direction.
- Self-starter capable of quickly assessing needs and driving initiatives forward.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor/event management systems.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)
- Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access
- 401K with matching contributions
- Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Benefits & Perks
As a Parker contractor, you have access to a variety of benefits including medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and telemedicine access, 401k plan with matching contributions, Paid Sick/Safe Time (where allowable by law), and holiday pay. And because we know life happens, we also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to you. Additional details about benefits and eligibility criteria are provided during your onboarding with Parker.
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