Director of Community Philanthropy

Title: Director of Community Philanthropy

Location: Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean United States

Job Description:

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 Community Philanthropy is responsible for building, expanding, and sustaining philanthropic relationships beyond Goodwin Living's internal donor base of residents, family members, and team members. This role designs and executes strategies to engage individuals, corporations, foundations, faith communities, civic organizations, and other external partners who share a commitment to enriching the lives of older adults. Working collaboratively with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Foundation team, the Director of Community Philanthropy will grow new donor pipelines, steward community‑based relationships, and secure philanthropic support that advances Goodwin Living's mission, strategic priorities, and long‑term sustainability.

This position requires an active, visible community presence throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Remote work would be an option for a candidate living in one of those two areas.

Job Duties

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of community donors and prospects, with responsibility for moves management from qualification through solicitation and stewardship.
• Design and execute personalized engagement and stewardship plans that reflect donor interests, values, and giving capacity.
• Partner with marketing and communications to produce compelling impact stories and materials that resonate with community audiences.

Corporate and Foundation Engagement

• Identify and pursue corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and cause‑marketing opportunities.
• Collaborate with CPO and Goodwin Living program leads to secure grants that support programs, innovation, and capital needs.
• Ensure timely reporting and stewardship for corporate and foundation partners.

Collaborative Leadership and Internal Partnership

• Work closely with Foundation colleagues, Goodwin Living senior leadership, board members, and volunteers to align community fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
• Support and engage board members and ambassadors in community cultivation and solicitation activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor activity in the CRM system and support data‑driven decision making.

Events and Community Engagement

• Lead or support community‑focused fundraising events, briefings, and cultivation experiences.
• Represent Goodwin Living Foundation at community events, networking opportunities, and public forums.

Community‑Based Fundraising Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive community philanthropy strategy aligned with Goodwin Living's Foundation's fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a diversified portfolio of community‑based donors and prospects, including individuals, corporations, foundations, civic groups, faith communities, and professional associations.
• Expand awareness of Goodwin Living's mission and philanthropic priorities within the broader regional community.

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.
• Demonstrated success in community‑based fundraising, major gifts, corporate partnerships, or foundation relations
• 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, organizational, and project‑management capabilities
• Experience managing donor portfolios and using CRM systems effectively; Raiser's Edge 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.
• Experience working with boards and high‑level volunteers
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship, and relationship management systems.
• 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

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day - one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.