Director of Development in Spokane, Washington at Volunteers of America Eastern Washington

Build Relationships. Secure Investment. Change Lives.

VOA Eastern Washington is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Development to lead fundraising and philanthropic growth across the organization. This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional who enjoys building meaningful relationships, creating partnerships, inspiring generosity, and connecting people to a mission that makes a lasting impact. The ideal candidate is confident engaging with business leaders, community partners, major donors, and foundations while helping drive the growth and sustainability of a mission-focused organization. If you're energized by networking, cultivating relationships, securing philanthropic investment, and turning opportunities into measurable results, we'd love to hear from you.

Why VOA Eastern Washington?

At VOA Eastern Washington, we are dedicated to Seeing People First, Empowering All to Thrive. Every day, our team works to strengthen lives, families, and communities throughout Eastern Washington. As Director of Development, you'll play a key leadership role in expanding community impact by building the resources and partnerships that make our work possible.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute fundraising strategies that increase support from individuals, businesses, foundations, and community partners.
• Build, manage, and grow relationships with major donors and prospective supporters.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward significant philanthropic gifts.
• Expand corporate sponsorships and strategic community partnerships.
• Partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to advance fundraising initiatives.
• Develop donor engagement and stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term support.
• Oversee fundraising operations, donor data management, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Monitor fundraising results and implement strategies to achieve growth goals.
• Represent VOA Eastern Washington throughout the community as a trusted ambassador for the organization.
• Help foster a culture of philanthropy and community engagement.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• You naturally build trust and lasting relationships.
• You are comfortable discussing philanthropic investment and making direct asks for support.
• You are entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• You enjoy meeting new people and creating opportunities.
• You are skilled at connecting organizational needs with donor passions.
• You communicate with confidence, authenticity, and professionalism.
• You thrive working independently while collaborating with leadership and community stakeholders.
• You are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, business development, sales, or relationship management.
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors, clients, customers, or strategic partners.
• Experience developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, or foundation funding.
• Experience working in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or community-focused organizations.
• Experience using donor database or CRM systems.
• CFRE certification or equivalent fundraising credential.

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