Chief Philanthropy Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Chief Philanthropy Officer
Goodwin Living Foundation – Alexandria, VA

Salary Range: $225k - $248k base wage, plus bonus opportunity

Are you a visionary fundraising leader who wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of older adults and the team members who serve them? The Goodwin Living Foundation invites you to join us as our next Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), a role offering purpose and fun!

The Foundation serves as the fundraising arm of Goodwin Living, a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living and healthcare organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church. We are near completion of a $10 million endowment campaign, complementing our growing Annual Fund, which has surpassed $1.5 million in the last several years. Looking ahead, we are setting bold goals—to expand our endowment from over $30 million to $100 million in the coming years. This growth will enable us to tackle the biggest challenges facing older adults and invest in the dedicated team members who care for them.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Strategy Team, the CPO Officer leads a talented team of five and also serves as the primary liaison to the Goodwin Living Foundation Board. The CPO is responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, and execution of a comprehensive fundraising program, including:

• Major and planned giving
• Annual and endowment campaigns
• Donor Stewardship
• Grant writing and foundation relations

This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic, experienced leader to guide a maturing, mission-driven development program to its next level of impact and sustainability.

What We Offer

Goodwin Living offers a competitive compensation package , employer-funded deferred compensation , as well as comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits. Most importantly, we offer the chance to help shape a legacy of purpose-driven philanthropy in a community that lives out its values every day.

To learn more about Goodwin Living and the Goodwin Living Foundation, visit

Goodwin Living is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate is not only a seasoned fundraising professional but someone who finds joy in engaging with older adults and has deep respect for those who care for them and is energized by relationships, thrives on strategy and metrics, and is motivated by mission.

Other Required Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree minimum, master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of ten years progressive and successful fundraising experience, minimum of two years successful planned giving experience.
• High-level executive leadership skills including financial leadership, team development, interpersonal relations, strategic planning and operations capability.
• Passion and energy for the job, with a positive outlook and a sense of humor.
• Outstanding communication skills:
• Emphasis on keen listening with ability to understand a person through listening.
• Authentic and compelling storytelling ability in order to educate and motivate prospects and donors.
• Excellent writing skills with an ability to present ideas in a succinct, compelling, and persuasive manner.
• Impeccable moral integrity and personal maturity.
• ·Respect for and ability to work within a faith-based community in service to older adults; sensitive and committed to enriching the community’s faith-based values and culture.
• Ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with residents, staff, family members, the public, and others.