Director, Development

HOMAGE SENIOR SERVICES•Everett, WA

2d•$88,675 - $147,792•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Development (CFRE) serves as a strategic leader responsible for designing, executing, and scaling a comprehensive fundraising strategy to advance the mission and long-term sustainability of Homage Senior Services. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, this role drives revenue growth through diversified funding streams, including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and donor engagement strategies. This position combines high-level strategy with hands-on execution, ensuring sustainable and measurable philanthropic growth, strong community and donor relationships, and a high-performing development function. The role promotes a culture of philanthropy across the organization and ensures alignment with community-centered and equitable fundraising practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
7-10+ years of progressive fundraising experience
Proven success in securing major gifts, grants, and corporate support
Experience working with executive leadership and boards
Proficiency in CRM systems and fundraising analytics
Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and community-centered fundraising practices that reflect and respect the diverse communities served by Homage Senior Services

Nice To Haves

CFRE
Knowledge of Puget Sound philanthropic community
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year, data-informed fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals
Establish and track KPIs, including donor acquisition and stewardship, pipeline development, and revenue diversification and growth
Drive diversified revenue streams across individual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and events
Utilize data analytics and benchmarking to optimize fundraising performance and ROI
Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth donors (typically $5,000+)
Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personalized engagement strategies
Build and advance sustainable donor pipelines to increase long-term giving and lifetime value
Partner with the CEO, executive leadership, and Board members on major gift strategy and relationship management.
Develop and expand corporate sponsorships and institutional funding through relationships
Oversee grant strategy in collaboration with the CEO and the leadership, including prospecting, application, and reporting
Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
Lead, mentor, and support development staff across functions
Promote cross-functional collaboration between development, marketing, and program teams
Serve as liaison to Board of Directors
Support board engagement in fundraising strategy and capacity-building
Provide regular reporting and analysis on fundraising performance, forecasts, and trends
Oversee donor-centric communications, including storytelling and campaign messaging
Strengthen donor stewardship, recognition, and engagement programs
Collaborate with marketing/communications to align brand, messaging, and fundraising initiatives
Ensure accurate gift processing, reporting, and donor data management
Oversee CRM systems and maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy
Ensure compliance with all legal, ethical, and accounting standards related to fundraising
Responsible for forecasting revenue, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies to meet target