DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.  

About the Position

The Director of Development is responsible for leading philanthropic strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising activities for Forest Hills of DC and The View Alexandria, two vibrant Goodwin Living communities. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) and working in close partnership with campus leadership, this role oversees comprehensive development efforts designed to grow annual giving, leadership gifts, major gifts, and planned giving while strengthening a culture of philanthropy across both campuses. The Director of Development serves as the primary philanthropic relationship manager for residents, family members, grateful patients, and community donors connected to these campuses and plays a critical role in advancing Goodwin Living’s mission to support vibrant, purpose-filled lives for older adults.

This position is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and requires a regular on-site presence at Forest Hills of DC and The View Alexandria, with some evening commitments for donor and resident events.

Job Duties

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Lead comprehensive fundraising efforts for Forest Hills of DC and The View Alexandria, including Annual Fund, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Manage a portfolio of leadership- and major-gift prospects and donors, with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and implement individualized donor strategies aligned with Goodwin Living Foundation’s overall philanthropic goals.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new donor prospects, with particular emphasis on residents, family members, and team members.
• Partner with the CPO and senior leadership on six-figure and transformational gift opportunities when appropriate.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary philanthropic liaison to campus Executive Directors and leadership teams, ensuring alignment between philanthropic priorities and campus activities.
• Work collaboratively with the other campus Directors of Development and other members of the philanthropy team to ensure coordinated donor engagement across Goodwin Living.
• Partner with Foundation colleagues on stewardship events, donor recognition activities, tours, and small cultivation gatherings on each campus.
• Engage and support resident ambassadors, volunteer committees, and advisory groups to advance philanthropic engagement.

Strategy, Planning & Accountability

• Contribute to annual fundraising goals, projections, and budgets for assigned campuses.
• Track donor activity, moves management, and outcomes in the CRM, ensuring high data integrity and timely reporting.
• Use data and donor insights to refine strategies, improve donor retention, and grow leadership giving.
• Ensure adherence to ethical fundraising standards and Goodwin Living Foundation policies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) preferred.

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible development experience, with demonstrated success in planned giving fundraising.
• Experience in senior services, healthcare, human services, or mission-driven nonprofit environments preferred.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with donors, senior leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience managing donor portfolios and using CRM systems effectively; Raiser’s Edge and PG Calc experience preferred.
• Ability to balance relationship-based fundraising with operational discipline and accountability.

• Mission-driven with a genuine passion for enriching the lives of older adults.
• Highly collaborative, collegial, and relationship-oriented.
• Comfortable working in dynamic campus environments and engaging regularly with residents, families, and team members.
• Self-directed, results-oriented, and adaptable.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More