Major Gifts Officer - Remote

Overview

Feiro Marine Life Center seeks an experienced Major Gifts Officer to play a pivotal role in completing our capital campaign for the new Marine Discovery Center—the Olympic Peninsula's future premier hub for Pacific Northwest marine education, opening in 2028.

In Short

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
• Work closely with the Executive Director, Board, and Campaign Committee.
• Manage a donor portfolio and conduct in-person meetings in the Seattle area.
• Occasional travel to Port Angeles is required.
• Ideal for an experienced fundraiser valuing work-life balance.
• 30 hours/week position.
• Encourages passionate, strategic fundraisers to apply.
• Remote work with occasional in-person visits.
• Salary range of $70,000-$80,000.
• Benefits package negotiable.

Requirements

• 5+ years of fundraising experience securing major gifts.
• Skilled relationship builder comfortable with diverse funders.
• Strategic thinker and creative innovator.
• Organized and self-motivated with strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships independently.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for marine conservation.

Benefits

• Work-related meals and travel expenses covered.
• Negotiable remote work needs as part of the benefits package.
• Inclusive environment encouraging diverse applications.