Director of Philanthropy

Kitsap Mental Health Services; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO and holidays

YMCA membership

Life & disability insurance

Student loan assistance

403(b) retirement plan

EAP

Pet insurance

Wellness app

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) in Bremerton, WA, seeks a Director of Philanthropy to advance mission-driven fundraising, strengthen programs, and expand community impact. You will work with the Senior Director of Communications to cultivate donor relationships, coordinate major gifts and grants, and connect supporters with opportunities to invest in behavioral health services.

This role blends relationship management, strategic communication, and outreach, including donor communications,

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional experience in personal solicitation or similar fundraising roles.
• Experience with donor databases for fundraising, subscription, or membership purposes.
• Requires driving and reliable transportation; licensed in Washington with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with individual donors including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director of Communications to align donor engagement, major gifts, grants, and outreach with KMHS goals.
• Develop donor communications, stewardship materials, and impact reports.
• Partner with the grant manager to coordinate grant development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor data, gift records, and reporting in fundraising systems.
• Monitor fundraising progress and provide updates to leadership to meet annual and long-term goals.
• Ensure fundraising practices reflect ethical standards and donor intent.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify funding needs and donor engagement pathways.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Leadership

Project planning

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Communications/Public Relations

Tools

Fundraising CRM software

Job description

Director of Philanthropy

Full-Time, Hybrid up to 40% Offsite (includes community outreach)

Hiring Range: $106,849.60 – $136,219.20 Per Year

The Director of Philanthropy is a hybrid position based in Bremerton, WA. Following the successful completion of training, this position may be eligible for up to 40% remote work.

Benefits at a Glance

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to support mission-driven fundraising efforts that strengthen our programs and expand community impact. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Director of Communications to build donor relationships, coordinate major gifts and grants, and connect supporters with meaningful opportunities to invest in behavioral health services. This position blends relationship management, strategic communication, and outreach.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with individual donors, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to ensure long-term engagement and support.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director of Communications to align donor engagement, major gifts, grants, and community outreach efforts with KMHS goals and strategy.
• Develop compelling donor communications, stewardship materials, and impact reports to strengthen donor confidence and connection to KMHS in partnership with the Communications Department.
• Partner with the grant manager to coordinate grant development opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor data, gift records, and reporting within fundraising systems to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Monitor fundraising progress and donor activity, providing regular updates to leadership to meet annual and long-term financial goals.
• Ensure fundraising practices reflect ethical standards, organizational priorities, and donor intent.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify funding needs, program opportunities, and donor engagement pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related discipline.

Experience / Skills

• Five (5) years professional experience in personal solicitation in fund-raising or like vocation such as personal banking or sales
• Experience with databases for fund-raising, subscription, or membership purposes

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

LICENSES/CREDENTIALS: Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential.

Performance Requirements

Knowledge

• General knowledge of mental healthcare operations and issues within the mental healthcare industry.
• General knowledge of fund development techniques and practices, experience in a non-profit setting, familiarity with donors, boards and volunteers
• General knowledge of donor cultivation for fund development
• General knowledge of charitable gift laws
• General knowledge of relevant data collection and analysis

Skills

• Skilled in related fundraising donor relationship management software
• Skilled in demonstrated effectiveness in written and oral communication that is persuasive and produces results
• Skilled in the areas of leadership, teamwork, customer service, and while contributing to KMHS’ success.
• Skilled in self-motivation
• Skilled in planning and meeting project timelines and deadlines

  Abilities

  • Ability to successfully obtain major gift commitments from prospective contributors
  • Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships which embody service and open communication
  • Ability to analyze and interpret fundraising, financial, and performance data to draw strategic conclusions and identify growth opportunities.
  • Ability to project a professional image in appearance and manner
  • Ability to serve donors in a manner that reflects credibility and professionalism on the part of the organization
  • Ability to exhibit integrity and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work effectively with other staff members, donors, and KMHS representatives, and to motivate others
  • Ability to work independently under the pressure of deadlines and frequent interruptions with minimal supervision

  Equipment Operated

  Standard office equipment, including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

  Work Environment

  Office, community outreach, remote workspace.

  Mental/Physical Requirements

  While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, and listen. Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

  Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.