Head of Development (Remote)

This position may be hybrid or remote with 2 days per month required on-site at our office in Everett, WA.
Homage Senior Services, formerly Senior Services of Snohomish County is the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit service provider for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families in Snohomish County. Our guiding principles of independence, dignity, and quality of life are realized through our interconnected core service areas: nutrition, transportation, home repair, and social services. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and offer you the opportunity to work to your fullest potential while making a difference in the community.
The Director of Development 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.
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+)
Build and advance sustainable donor pipelines to increase long-term giving and lifetime value
Corporate & Institutional Partnerships

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
Board & Executive Partnership

Support board engagement in fundraising strategy and capacity-building
Provide regular reporting and analysis on fundraising performance, forecasts, and trends
Collaborate with marketing/communications to align brand, messaging, and fundraising initiatives
Operations & Compliance

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
Individual portfolio target of $500,000 - $750,000+, with an annual fundraising goal and growth expectations, along with the total organizational fundraising target of $2 million to $3 million, also with growth expectations.
Responsible for forecasting revenue, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies to meet target
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Bachelor's degree

• Proven success in securing major gifts, grants, and corporate support
• Proficiency in CRM systems and fundraising analytics

Knowledge of Puget Sound philanthropic community
Absent any regulatory or contractual requirement for specific education/certification, 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.
This work is performed in an office environment, employee's place of residence and/or in public venues
When necessary, the ability to work in a semi-open office setting with frequent in-person interactions
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds occasionally related to equipment/supplies for public presentations
Work requires occasional travel away from the office during normal business hours
Equity and Inclusion:
Commitment to equitable, inclusive, and community-centered fundraising practices that reflect and respect the diverse communities served by Homage Senior Services
Employees working 25 hours or more are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, basic life, and critical illness insurance, with an increased cost share for employees scheduled for 25-29 hours/week. Employees working 20 hours or more per week receive 11 designated paid holidays plus 2 "floating holidays" per year, as well as paid vacation and sick time. This position may be hybrid or remote with 2 days per month required on-site at our office in Everett, WA.