[Hiring] Mission Engagement Associate @Sound Generations

Role Description

The Mission Engagement Associate manages the IPAA awards and oversees workplace and civic giving. This includes holiday workplace giving, third-party events, and in-kind giving. The scope of work includes community outreach, volunteer coordination, event support, and donor portfolio management.

• Develop, manage, and execute cost effective strategies for workplace giving and civic giving, in-kind contributions, and specified fundraising campaigns.
• Maximize net revenue in relation to development expenses, including volunteer engagement, related outreach activities, public speaking, and cultivation of community-based giving opportunities.
• Manage and oversee a portfolio of 75-100 workplace giving, civic, and online donors, including research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Coordinate community outreach and public speaking engagement opportunities to facilitate conversations about the effects and root causes of poverty and systematic inequities.
• Lead holiday workplace giving campaigns and partner with department and community partner sites for timely distribution of holiday gifts.
• Collaborate with the Mission Engagement Manager to establish and grow events, volunteer opportunities, workplace giving initiatives, in-kind contributions, and third-party event support.
• Establish and execute strategies to recruit, cultivate, engage, and steward volunteers for fundraising activities.
• Coordinate internal and external brand stewardship, including website updates and branded merchandise procurement.
• Oversee organizational advertising activities and support institutional giving outreach.
• Lead procurement and coordination of donated and purchased goods and services for the Golden Gala.
• Oversee the annual IPAA nomination and awards process, strengthening communications and relationship-building with participants.
• Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality while upholding Sound Generations DEI values.
• Assume and effectively discharge other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Two (2) years’ experience in fundraising and/or project management.
• Demonstrate skills that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to work in a remote environment and effectively use web-based applications and productivity software.
• Ability to create compelling, authentic, and captivating presentations.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License and access to an insured vehicle.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and work independently as appropriate.
• Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines, and produce quality results with attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of the Pacific Northwest funding community, particularly Seattle and King County.
• Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, racially, socio-economically diverse individuals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Continually learn and utilize a variety of information systems and software.

Requirements

• English language proficiency sufficient to read and comprehend organizational documents.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and spreadsheet formulas.
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve effectively.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and deal effectively with issues as they arise.

Physical Demands

• May be required to sit at a workstation for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands to sort, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Move about the working environment.
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Have repetitive arm, hand, and finger movements.
• Work in an office or home setting with frequent in-person interaction.
• Drive a vehicle.

Work Environment

• Work environment may include a quiet and moderate noise level.
• Increased level of noise and high people traffic.
• Travel to affiliated Senior Centers and off-site locations.
• Work from home.

As part of your application, you'll be asked to attach a cover letter detailing how your experience makes you a good candidate for this role. Applications received prior to October 19, 2026 will receive early consideration. We will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews as soon as possible.