Every day, Island Senior Resources helps thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities live with dignity, independence, and connection. We are looking for a Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts with the fundraising expertise, strategic vision, and heart for the mission to deepen donor relationships, grow major and legacy giving, and help expand the philanthropic support behind ISR’s work. The compensation for this role is $135,000 - $140,000, and the position offers excellent benefits.
 
For a complete job description, benefits summary and to apply online, visit the Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/open-recruitments/?jobId=3396. For questions, call 206-368-0050. ISR is an EOE.

Open until filled.

Education & Experience

Candidates must have at least five years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success in individual and major giving. Eight to ten years of experience, including at least three in a senior development role, is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to build donor trust and personally cultivate, solicit, and close significant gifts, ideally within a small or mid-sized nonprofit environment.

Experience developing and implementing a comprehensive development plan, managing a major donor portfolio, using donor database/CRM and moves-management systems, establishing fundraising metrics, forecasting contributed revenue, and partnering with executive leadership and Board members is highly desirable. Experience supervising or mentoring development staff is also preferred.

A record of success supporting a capital or special campaign, experience with planned and legacy giving, and an event-management background are strongly desired. Experience with a nonprofit serving older adults, people with disabilities, human services, or a similarly mission-driven organization is preferred. CFRE certification or the ability to achieve certification within the first 12 months of employment is preferred.

Candidates should bring strong nonprofit financial literacy and excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Discretion and sensitivity will also essential when handling confidential donor information.

Compensation & Benefits

• $135,000 - $140,000 DOQ
• Work Schedule: Hybrid, with a combination of remote and in-office work. Specific arrangements will be determined based on organizational needs and team collaboration.
• Vacation: 12 days accrued per year, increasing to 20 days per year by five years.
• Paid Holidays: 11 federal holidays with full office closure, plus one anniversary holiday per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Paid Leave: Bereavement and jury duty.
• Health Insurance: Employer-paid health insurance for the employee with buy-up options available; employee-paid options are available for dependents. Employees who opt out of the group plan because they have other minimum essential coverage may be issued cash up to $420 per month.
• Vision Insurance: Employer-paid vision insurance for the employee; employee-paid options are available for dependents.
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: Up to a $10,000 benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional 401(k).
• Relocation Assistance.