Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts

Feiro Marine Life Center; Langley (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Paid leave for bereavement and jury

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Group term life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Optional 401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Island Senior Resources in Langley, WA, seeks a Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts to lead the organization’s contributed revenue program and major-gift strategy. This role reports to the Executive Director and partners with the Board to cultivate high-level donor relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fundraising with major gift success, and 8+ years overall fundraising experience, including staff supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Eight+ years of fundraising experience with senior development responsibilities preferred.
• Experience supervising or mentoring development staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead ISR's comprehensive contributed revenue program and donor engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board, and leadership for major asks and stewardship.
• Supervise and coach development staff; coordinate with communications, finance, and programs.

Skills

Major gifts

Donor relations

Team leadership

Strategic fundraising

Education

CFRE certification (preferred)

Job description

Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts

Island Senior Resources

Langley, Washington

Island Senior Resources serves residents across Island County, a two-island county in northwestern Washington, composed primarily of Whidbey Island and Camano Island. The county is home to more than 86,000 full-time residents, with a higher-than-average proportion of residents aged 60 and older, reflecting its role as a retirement destination within the Puget Sound region. Proximity to Seattle and Everett supports regional access while maintaining a distinct island setting supported significantly by tourism and the military. Recreation and community life are shaped by natural and cultural assets, including Deception Pass State Park, Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, local farms, galleries, wineries, and an extensive network of parks, beaches, and trails.

Island Senior Resources (ISR) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and families throughout Island County, Washington. ISR is headquartered on Whidbey Island and partners with local jurisdictions, senior centers, and community organizations. With more than 50 years of service, ISR supports independence, aging in place, and access to services that promote wellbeing. The organization serves over 10,000 individuals annually through direct services and community partnerships. ISR operates with approximately 60 employees and more than 219 volunteers. The organization reports annual revenue of $3.7 million, and an operating budget exceeding $3.4 million, supported by a mix of public funding, grants, donations, and program revenue.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Development & Major Gifts leads Island Senior Resources’ comprehensive contributed revenue program and serves as the organization’s lead frontline fundraiser. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board members and other organizational leaders, and overseeing the work of the Director of Annual Giving, the Senior Director will spend the majority of their time directly engaging donors through visits, conversations, proposals, solicitations, and stewardship while providing strategic direction for the broader development program. Working collaboratively across ISR, the Senior Director will partner with the Executive Director on key donor relationships and strategic asks; engage Board members in cultivation and stewardship; supervise and coach development staff; collaborate with communications, community engagement, finance, and program staff; and support donor gatherings, tours, cultivation activities, and special events.

Education & Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in individual and major giving, is required. Eight (8) or more years of fundraising experience, including at least three (3) years with senior development responsibilities, is preferred. Experience supervising or mentoring development staff is also preferred. 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.

• Vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick leave.
• Paid leave for bereavement and jury duty.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional 401K.
• Relocation assistance.

(For more details, please see the complete position profile.)

Island Senior Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply by October 4, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)

The compensation for this role is $105,000 - $140,000, and the position offers excellent benefits.