Skagit Friendship House
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We believe all people deserve to thrive. We believe that by treating all people with respect and kindness, we can help them transform their lives into ones of self-sufficiency and abundance. Skagit Friendship House is a leader in providing comprehensive services and programs for people who are homeless by empowering them towards self-sufficiency.
Skagit Friendship House is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and staffed by approximately 30 employees, including 5 core leadership staff who report directly to the Executive Director.
A major component of Skagit Friendship House’s service network is the Skagit First Step Center, a nationally recognized low-barrier tiny home village shelter providing 48 units of safe, temporary housing. The shelter operates at full capacity.
We also operate structured sober-living programs (Women’s/Children’s House & Men’s House), offering a safe, supportive environment for individuals committed to building stability and maintaining sobriety.
The Friendship House Café is the only no-cost daily meal service in Skagit County. Our transitional housing program includes three separate transitional living houses, providing residents opportunities to build life skills and prepare for independent living.
We operate a seasonal emergency cold-weather shelter for four months each year.
Additional support services include showers, a clothing bank, laundry services, and other wraparound resources.
The Executive Director Position
The Executive Director ensures the organization fulfills its mission with integrity, strong operational performance, and deep community partnership. The ED provides strategic leadership, stewards organizational culture, and represents FH to funders, partners, policymakers, and the wider community. Position Priorities
Provide strong, value-centered leadership while maintaining operational excellence. Strengthen financial sustainability through fundraising and effective budgeting. Build and sustain strong relationships with community partners, donors, government agencies, and stakeholders. Ensure programs meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, supporting their progress toward long-term stability. Key Responsibilities
Organizational leadership and strategic planning Staff supervision and development Budgeting, financial oversight, and resource development External relations, advocacy, and partnership building Oversight of shelter, transitional housing, and program operations Reporting to and collaborating with the Board of Directors Qualifications
Demonstrated nonprofit leadership experience. Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a management role for a nonprofit or other relevant organization. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. However, we encourage applicants with strong, relevant experience, even without formal degrees, to apply. Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit financial systems, including but not limited to management of restricted funds and of a property portfolio. A passion for Friendship House’s mission, grounded in an understanding of and experience with issues affecting people experiencing homelessness. Strong strategic planning and financial management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate the organizational “big picture” and strategy. Ability to build strong relationships. Demonstrated track record of creating successful working relationships with staff, board members, elected officials, partner agencies, and stakeholders. Experience with fund development across institutional donors (foundations, government, and corporate), individual donors, and community groups, with the ability to conceive and lead a comprehensive fund development strategy. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Compensation and Benefits
$100,000–$125,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Four weeks per year paid time off, plus holidays Retirement plan with 3% employer match after one year How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to: edsearch@skagitfriendshiphouse.org Applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025. Interviews will begin shortly after the application period closes.
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The Executive Director ensures the organization fulfills its mission with integrity, strong operational performance, and deep community partnership. The ED provides strategic leadership, stewards organizational culture, and represents FH to funders, partners, policymakers, and the wider community. Position Priorities
Provide strong, value-centered leadership while maintaining operational excellence. Strengthen financial sustainability through fundraising and effective budgeting. Build and sustain strong relationships with community partners, donors, government agencies, and stakeholders. Ensure programs meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, supporting their progress toward long-term stability. Key Responsibilities
Organizational leadership and strategic planning Staff supervision and development Budgeting, financial oversight, and resource development External relations, advocacy, and partnership building Oversight of shelter, transitional housing, and program operations Reporting to and collaborating with the Board of Directors Qualifications
Demonstrated nonprofit leadership experience. Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a management role for a nonprofit or other relevant organization. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. However, we encourage applicants with strong, relevant experience, even without formal degrees, to apply. Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit financial systems, including but not limited to management of restricted funds and of a property portfolio. A passion for Friendship House’s mission, grounded in an understanding of and experience with issues affecting people experiencing homelessness. Strong strategic planning and financial management skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate the organizational “big picture” and strategy. Ability to build strong relationships. Demonstrated track record of creating successful working relationships with staff, board members, elected officials, partner agencies, and stakeholders. Experience with fund development across institutional donors (foundations, government, and corporate), individual donors, and community groups, with the ability to conceive and lead a comprehensive fund development strategy. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. Compensation and Benefits
$100,000–$125,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance Four weeks per year paid time off, plus holidays Retirement plan with 3% employer match after one year How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to: edsearch@skagitfriendshiphouse.org Applications will be accepted through December 18, 2025. Interviews will begin shortly after the application period closes.
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