Obliteride Gift Liaison Coordinator - Temporary

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.

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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 110 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 of 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 Obliteride Gift Liaison is a member of the Obliteride group, which is a part of Experience & Engagement’s Acquisition team. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Obliteride & Engagement. The Experience & Engagement program is responsible for broad-based donor acquisition, communications, cultivation, stewardship, and events for Fred Hutch supporters and prospects. Obliteride is Fred Hutch’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising program, attracting more than 4,000 participants and 20,000 donations annually.

 

The primary focus of this position is to ensure accurate tracking and entry of donations made to Obliteride participants, and to troubleshoot issues relating to donations in a timely and efficient manner.

 

Ability to work onsite 2 days per week at our South Lake Union campus is strongly preferred.

 

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume for consideration.

• Provide excellent customer service and troubleshooting support to Obliteride participants and donors inquiring about donations.
• Execute data entry in TeamRaiser, our peer-to-peer fundraising platform; ensure donations are accurately reflected on participant and team fundraising pages.
• Identify and research missing or erroneous data components.
• Support gift and constituent record maintenance in Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Submit SmartSheet requests for gift and constituent record updates.
• Liaise between Obliteride staff and Philanthropy’s Gift Services team; maintain SOPs and support internal infrastructures.
• Manage participant fundraising minimum tracking, reconciliation, and credit card charging process post-event.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive materials and information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• One year of progressively complex administrative and project coordination experience in philanthropy or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, teams, and Outlook
• Exceptional customer-service orientation; aptitude for proactive and collaborative problem-solving
• Familiarity with peer-to-peer fundraising and donor engagement methodologies 
• Familiarity with CRM databases
• Strong attention to high level of detail and quality of work 
• Demonstrated experience following standardized procedures and processes, and identifying improvements when needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of progressively complex administrative and project coordination experience in philanthropy or related field 
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge/RENXT and Luminate Online/TeamRaiser
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders 1:1 on the phone, via email and in person
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment; ability to professionally triage and troubleshoot
• Highly developed organization and information management skills; understanding of project coordination/management best practices
• Ability to work under the direction of others and perform special projects as assigned, requesting clarification when needed
• Ability to take initiative, build relationships, and work in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and efficiently toggle between projects.

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.

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The hourly pay range for this position is from $29.76 to $42.37 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.  
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked), and prorated paid holidays (up to 11 days per year).  

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.