Director of Development & Philanthropy

About the role

VOA Eastern Washington believes lasting change happens when generous people invest in opportunities that help others thrive. We are seeking an experienced fundraising leader to serve as our next Director of Development & Philanthropy, reporting directly to the CEO. This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to strengthen and grow philanthropic support for an organization dedicated to serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Eastern Washington. The ideal candidate understands that transformative philanthropy begins with relationships, inspires generosity, cultivates trust, and creates meaningful opportunities for individuals, foundations, businesses, and community leaders to invest in lasting impact. They are a seasoned fundraising professional who has successfully secured major gifts, built enduring donor relationships, and knows how to move conversations from shared values to meaningful investment. They enjoy both leadership and relationship‑building, appreciate strategy, and recognize that philanthropy happens one conversation, one relationship, and one act of generosity at a time.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen and grow philanthropic support across Eastern Washington
• Inspire generosity and cultivate trust with donors, foundations, businesses, and community leaders
• Create meaningful opportunities for stakeholders to invest in lasting impact
• Secure major gifts and build enduring donor relationships
• Engage influential stakeholders and move conversations from shared values to meaningful investment
• Lead fundraising efforts and support the growth of development professionals
• Represent the organization in the community and contribute to organizational strategy
• Work with executive leaders, board members, and community stakeholders
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and travel throughout the community as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five or more years of progressive fundraising, philanthropy, advancement, or development experience
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts and cultivating donor relationships
• Experience engaging major donors, foundations, corporations, or other philanthropic partners
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Experience working with executive leaders, board members, and community stakeholders
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the community

Qualifications

• Experience leading nonprofit fundraising efforts
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing fundraising professionals
• Experience with major gifts, donor stewardship, annual giving, foundation relations, or institutional fundraising
• Working knowledge of grant development, funder engagement, and grant strategy
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising CRM systems
• CFRE certification or other fundraising credential

Skills

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Relationship‑building and donor cultivation
• Effective communication and presentation
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders
• Knowledge of major gifts, grant development, and fundraising technology

Benefits

• 8 paid holidays plus up to 5 floating holidays
• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (approx. $12,000‑$15,000 annual value)
• Employer‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability (approx. $1,500‑$2,500 annual value)
• Generous PTO, including sick leave and vacation
• 403(b) retirement plan
• PSLF‑eligible employer
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free electric vehicle charging at our main location