Chief Development Officer

Food Lifeline is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Development Officer (CDO
) to lead an integrated portfolio of fundraising, marketing and communications, and volunteer engagement in service of our mission to end hunger in Western Washington.

As a member of the executive team, the CDO will play a central role in deepening community investment in Food Lifeline's work — strengthening our revenue growth, sharpening our public voice, and ensuring volunteers, donors, partners, and advocates experience a cohesive and compelling connection to our mission.

This is a pivotal leadership moment for our organization. We are looking for a visionary integrator — a leader who understands that fundraising, storytelling, and volunteer engagement are not separate functions, but mutually reinforcing strategies that drive impact. The CDO will steward and grow diverse revenue streams, evolve our brand and messaging, and build a volunteer engagement model that supports both operational excellence and long-term community partnership.

• A proven track record of leading multi-million-dollar fundraising efforts, including major and principal gifts
• Experience building and aligning high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Strategic expertise in brand, communications, and digital engagement
• A deep understanding of the motivations that drive philanthropy and community action
• A commitment to equity-centered, dignity-driven storytelling

At Food Lifeline, volunteers are essential partners in our work. Donors are investors in systemic solutions. Communications is not just promotion — it is leadership in shaping how our region understands hunger and its root causes. The CDO will ensure these elements are aligned and advancing a shared vision for impact.

This role reports to the President & CEO and collaborates closely with the executive team and Board of Directors to drive sustainable growth, strengthen community trust, and expand Food Lifeline's capacity to serve our region.

If you are energized by building integrated engagement strategies, leading multi-functional teams, and driving meaningful revenue growth in service of a bold mission, we invite you to apply.

• Salary Range: $185,000–$225,000 annually
• Full benefits package includes:

• Employer-paid medical coverage for employees and children
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life, long- and short-term disability
• Employer match for 403(b) retirement plans
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave
• Paid sabbatical after 5 years

• Full-time, hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office
• Candidates must be willing and able to live and work in the Seattle area

Apply now to help turn fundraising data into meaningful impact. To join our team as a Chief Development Officer, please review the full job description and apply electronically. Complete applications must include a resume and cover letter. This posting will remain open until it is filled.

We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to our people-centered organization and who have lived experience with hunger and inequity.

Food Lifeline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our equity centered values. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.