Director of Philanthropy

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. If you are motivated by building partnerships that advance community well-being, we encourage you to apply.
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: Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: