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Gift Planner (2 positions available)
Pacific Lutheran University —Tacoma, WA
- $36.06 - $40.87 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2025-26 Office Professional III - Elementary - Meadows Elementary
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $26.60 - $33.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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2025-26 Office Professional III - Middle School ASB - Nisqually (In-District Only)
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $26.60 - $33.96 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
2025-26 Office Professional IV - Komachin Middle School
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $28.72 - $36.65 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
2026-27 Substitute Office Professional
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $23.94 - $30.14 an hour
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
2026-27 - Substitute Teacher
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $110 - $220 a day
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Director of Admission and Marketing
Gig Harbor Health & Rehabilitation —Gig Harbor, WA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Skilled nursing facility
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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2026-27 - 1.0 CTE American Sign Language Teacher - River Ridge High School (Open until filled)
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $64,944 - $126,323 a year
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
2026-27 1.0 English Language Arts Teacher - Salish Middle School
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $60,509.40 - $123,648.00 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wealth Management Associate
Equitable Advisors —Tacoma, WA
- $43,500 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance

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Gift Planner (2 positions available)

Pacific Lutheran University -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

$36.06 - $40.87 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Work from home
Loan forgiveness
Retirement plan

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Posting Number:

0603056

Recruitment Type:

Open to All Applicants

Position Title:

Gift Planner (2 positions available)

Position Type:

Staff

Benefits Status:

Benefits Eligible

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$36.06 - $40.87 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Location

Tacoma, WA 98447.

Department:

University Relations

Posting Date:

05/15/2026

Closing Date

When a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been identified.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm. Some evenings and weekends required. Remote work possible 2-3 days/week and as needed for travel. Frequent travel within WA state and possibility of travel within the U.S.

General Description:

Pacific Lutheran University seeks a curious and experienced professional capable of building authentic donor relationships, conveying the mission of the University compellingly, and securing increasing levels of support to propel that mission.

As an essential member of the Constituent Engagement team, the Gift Planner works collaboratively and strategically with University leadership and campus partners to raise funds through the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of existing and prospective individual major donors.

This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Constituent Engagement.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Build and manage a portfolio of individual major gift prospects, including alumni and friends of the University, and solicit support in the form of outright as well as deferred gifts.
Develop annual fundraising and activity plans relevant to the individual portfolio and in support of team goals.
Strengthen the pool of potential major gift donors: Managing prospect qualification activities, developing and maintaining a mature and active list of major giving prospective donors.
Collaborate with campus partners and colleagues to provide effective donor engagement, stewardship and ongoing communications to major gift donors and prospects.
Provide ample, authentic and appropriate cultivation and stewardship of donors to support donor renewal and acquisition efforts.
Develop an ongoing and evolving understanding of PLU and its priorities, emphasizing the need for – and building the case in support of – current use gifts, planned gifts and endowment support.
Commit to consistently documenting and carefully coordinating donor engagement activities, where high-value relationships involve multiple University touch points.
Represent the University as a professional collaborator at public functions and events, including social and professional gatherings.
Maintain familiarity with salient issues relating to higher education, fundraising and financial planning, showing an aptitude for thoughtful application and connection.
Maintain professionalism when dealing with staff and donors, and in carrying out all responsibilities and objectives.
Adhere to the policies and procedures established by PLU and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethics.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with individuals and groups of varying size.
Commitment to the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and access, and proactive about taking supportive actions in work and interactions with others.
Builds and cultivates deep relationships, utilizing deep listening and thoughtful questioning to create new pathways through partnership.
Emotional intelligence and the ability to earn and maintain the confidence of internal and external constituents.
Ability to design and implement donor engagement strategies, including individualized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans and activities.
Creative, organized and goal-oriented, coupled with a high level of initiative, energy, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Intellectual and relational curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, coupled with a desire to build connections between what donors desire to accomplish in society and the capacities of the University.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, such as board members, volunteers, institutional leaders and faculty.
A high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Computer literacy and comfort with standard software such as MS Word, Excel, etc.
Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally.
Training for specific fundraising and donor engagement strategies utilized in the role will be provided.

Required Qualifications:

5 years of experience in fundraising or comparable experience in related fields that include relationship management. Education may substitute for some experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in higher education.

Work Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Other Information:

PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break), additional flexible time off, and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax-exempt organization.

For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or [email protected].

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Gift Planner (2 positions available)

2025-26 Office Professional III - Elementary - Meadows Elementary

2025-26 Office Professional III - Middle School ASB - Nisqually (In-District Only)

2025-26 Office Professional IV - Komachin Middle School

2026-27 Substitute Office Professional

2026-27 - Substitute Teacher

Director of Admission and Marketing

2026-27 - 1.0 CTE American Sign Language Teacher - River Ridge High School (Open until filled)

2026-27 1.0 English Language Arts Teacher - Salish Middle School

Wealth Management Associate

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