Director of Development

Provides strategic leadership for all fundraising, donor engagement, and development activities for Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, including Catholic Charities Housing Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual and long-range fundraising plans and budgets.
• Establish fundraising goals and performance measures aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead annual giving campaigns, major gifts, planned giving programs, capital campaigns, and special fundraising initiatives.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and parish donors.
• Work closely with the President & CEO, Vice President of Mission Advancement, Executive Team, and Board of Trustees to advance fundraising efforts.
• Oversee grant research, proposal development, submission, and reporting.
• Coordinate fundraising appeals, sponsorship opportunities, and foundation outreach.
• Develop relationships with community organizations, foundations, corporations, and community leaders to secure philanthropic support.
• Supervise and mentor development staff, including the Grants and Sponsorship Specialist and Advancement Administrative Coordinator.
• Support Development Committee and Board fundraising activities.
• Collaborate with program staff, PREPARES, Volunteer Services, and other departments to achieve fundraising goals.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the Diocese and community.
• Build and strengthen relationships with donors, clergy, parishes, volunteers, and community partners.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship.
• Direct fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
• Collaborate on development-related communications, marketing, and public relations efforts.
• Utilize digital and traditional communication tools to increase donor engagement and awareness.
• Manage donor records and fundraising databases.
• Monitor fundraising performance and donor trends through CRM and reporting systems.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure compliance with gift acceptance policies, donor intent, and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, hearing, and adequate vision on a regular basis (up to 90% of the time).

Non-Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Development, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible fundraising, development, advancement, sales, or marketing experience.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and managing donor relationships.
• Experience in nonprofit, faith-based, healthcare, education, or social service organizations preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor stewardship, and relationship management.
• Exceptional communication, networking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate and promote the mission and values of Catholic Charities.
• Experience with fundraising databases and CRM systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, volunteers, clergy, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) certification preferred.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance.
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider.
• Employment is conditional upon being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; occasional nights & weekends when required.

Pay

$120,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on education and experience.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans (majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities).
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment.
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities.
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment.
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment.
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long-term disability, accident, and ID theft.
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools.
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment.