Development Director

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Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) is seeking a Development Director to lead and implement innovative fundraising strategies that support our mission of promoting local, organic, and sustainable farming. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced development professional to contribute to an organization dedicated to building a healthier and more sustainable food systems.

The Development Director will spearhead OEFFA’s fundraising and membership strategies, focusing on grant management, donor cultivation, campaign leadership, and fostering a culture of philanthropy. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Director will engage foundations, corporations, community partners, and individual donors to advance the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities:

1) Development Leadership

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy with clear, measurable goals.
  • Monitor and analyze the performance of development efforts, adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Set clear, measurable fundraising goals.
  • Staff the Development Committee of the Board.
  • Foster a culture of philanthropy at OEFFA in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board President.
  • Represent OEFFA at community events, conferences, and networking opportunities.

2) Grantseeking

  • Provide oversight and leadership to staff and contractors engaged in grantseeking.
  • Ensure OEFFA has a robust grantseeking plan to raise funds from private, community, and corporate foundations and government agencies.
  • Supervise the execution and performance of the grantseeking plan.
  • Serve as a key portfolio manager with funders.
  • Supervise the Grants Manager, who tracks grant-related information and ensures accurate reporting and compliance with grant guidelines and regulations.

3) Communications & Marketing

  • Work with the communications team to ensure development-related publications and communications align with OEFFA’s mission, vision, values, and development plans.
  • Provide development leadership to the Communications team for non-development communications such as newsletters.
  • Provide leadership to OEFFA as it collects impactful stories.

4) Donor Relations & Engagement

  • Identify and cultivate new potential donors, sponsors, partners, and members.
  • Build and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
  • Create and manage fundraising campaigns, both online and offline, including direct mail, social media, and corporate partnerships.
  • Demonstrate organizational appreciation for funders and contributors.

5) Event Leadership

  • Work with the events and communications teams to ensure development events align with OEFFA’s mission, vision, values, and development plans.
  • Provide development leadership to the events team for non-development events such as the annual conference.

6) Administrative Management

  • Develop and manage the annual budget for the development program.
  • Ensure cost-effective use of development resources.
  • Supervise and provide leadership to the Member Care Coordinator.

Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of successful nonprofit development experience.
  • Knowledge of fundraising strategies, event planning, and grantseeking.
  • Experience developing fundraising plans, tracking progress, and analyzing results.
  • Skills to engage politically and culturally diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with fundraising software.
  • Experience developing and managing a budget.
  • Knowledge of sustainable and organic farming is a plus.

Working Conditions:

  • Full-time, exempt position based in Columbus, Ohio (remote or hybrid options available).
  • Statewide travel is required; occasional out-of-state travel may be necessary.
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required for events and meetings.
  • Will have access to a shared vehicle, but must be able to provide own personal transportation when needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $75,000 to $85,000 per year.
  • Eligible for employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and life insurance, of which OEFFA pays 80% of the premiums.
  • Access to employee-paid legal, life, and critical illness benefits.
  • New employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation time, access to 5 weeks of sick leave, and are paid for 14 holiday closures per year.
  • Access to retirement benefits with a 3% match.

Application

Interested candidates should send their resume and supporting materials to [email protected]. Applications received by January 17, 2025, will receive preferential consideration. The position is open until filled.

Director of Major Gifts

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Ohio Wesleyan has a growing sense of momentum as we embark on our next campaign led by the bold vision of new president, Matt vandenBerg, Ed.D. The Director of Major Gifts will work closely with University leadership to help launch the next chapter of philanthropy at Ohio Wesleyan.

The Director of Major Gifts provides leadership for a nationally focused major gifts team to engage and cultivate alumni across the country, fostering meaningful connections and advancing philanthropic priorities. The Director of Major Gifts will play a crucial role in setting and attaining ambitious goals for major and principal gifts, mentoring and motivating staff, evaluating progress toward goals, and growing philanthropic support to drive the University’s highest priorities and initiatives. Using advanced fundraising concepts, the Major Gifts team provides development strategy and support that significantly impacts overall Advancement goals through major gifts of $100,000 or more.

The Director of Major Gifts will also manage their own portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects, develop strategic solicitation plans, and align donor passions with the University’s priorities.

An integral member of the Advancement leadership team, this position reports to the Assistant Vice President while working closely with the Vice President for University Advancement and the President of Ohio Wesleyan, including on joint meetings with principal gift prospects.

In close consultation with the Vice President for Advancement and President, the Director will provide leadership and strategic direction for campaign operations. The Director will also equip the Major Gifts team with the tools for success, and motivate and monitor progress toward campaign goals.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here:

  1. Strong results and impact: OWU has a track record of philanthropic success led by the Advancement Office, and we look forward to building upon it in our next philanthropic chapter.
  2. We appreciate opportunities to deploy creativity, try new things and collaborate.
  3. Supportive culture that empowers autonomy and facilitates professional growth.
  4. Work life balance isn’t just a catchphrase but a critical component of whole-person development. We work hard and also take opportunities to reset. Ask us about our Halloween contest.
  5. Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Ohio Wesleyan University and its priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five years of professional fundraising experience involving managing a major gift portfolio and securing major gifts of six figures or more, preferably in higher education, including knowledge of solicitation and cultivation techniques.
  2. Experience in major gifts prospect portfolio management as a frontline fundraiser, including knowledge of proven cultivation/solicitation techniques for gifts at all dollar levels with identified success in major gift fundraising. In-depth experience with the donor cultivation cycle and major gifts portfolio management, as well as annual and planned giving.
  3. Understanding of residential liberal arts institutions, with a strong appreciation for the mission, values, and unique opportunities for transformative education and community engagement.
  4. Expert written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  5. Ability to work in a collaborative environment within University Advancement and across campus to achieve institutional goals.
  6. Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying diversity, equity, and inclusion to Advancement work.

Preferred Requirements:

  1. 7+ years of years of professional fundraising experience including 7+ figure gifts, preferably with higher education institutions.
  2. Leadership, management, and supervisory experience leading a team of fundraising professionals. Demonstrated experience in leadership capacities, including the ability to hire, onboard, mentor, evaluate, and motivate the team.
  3. This position is preferably based in Central Ohio and, when not traveling, follows the hybrid schedule of the Advancement Office.

Completed application packets will include: 

1) Cover Letter with salary requirements.

2) Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

3) References will be requested for top candidates.

4) Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.

Major Gifts Officer (2 positions)

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Ohio Wesleyan University, selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and located just 20 miles north of Columbus, is seeking candidates for the position of Major Gifts Officer.  These are salaried, full-time positions with benefits.

Number of Openings: 2

About you: 

You are comfortable building relationships that result in generous philanthropic investments in Ohio Wesleyan’s mission.  You are an excellent communicator and have strong relationship management skills.  You are looking for a culture that is collaborative, results oriented that provides flexible employment opportunities. You might be a fundraiser working as an annual giving officer, a leadership giving officer or a major gifts officer.   Or, you might be a driven sales professional looking for a career change, managing relationships with key clients.  Regardless of your professional background, you are passionate about higher education and in particular, the role the liberal arts play in educating the next generation of global leaders.

About us:

Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles north of Columbus. The University recently completed the Connect Today, Create Tomorrow campaign, raising over $238 million for priorities including: investing in the faculty, student scholarships and financial aid, the OWU Connection, capital improvements and annual giving.  The Major Gifts team plays a crucial role in stewarding existing major donors and securing funding for OWU’s strategic priorities, qualifying future prospects for major philanthropy and helping to build the pipeline of philanthropic support for Ohio Wesleyan’s next campaign.

Duties:

  • Manage and build a portfolio of prospects capable of making major gifts ($100,000+) to Ohio Wesleyan
  • Move the prospects through the donor engagement process
  • Prepare and present major gifts proposals to alumni, parents, and friends
  • Work closely with colleagues across the campus to set donor strategy with a focus on soliciting and closing major gifts of $100,000 and above
  • Develop and grow relationships with major gift prospects through phone, email, video call and face-to-face meetings. Extensive travel (up to 50%) is required to visit prospects in the assigned geographic territory
  • Collaborate with colleagues on key reunion classes, special projects, and the Ohio Wesleyan Fund
  • Attend meetings, trainings and events on campus as needed
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Major Gifts

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of three years of development/fundraising/sales experience, preferably in the field of higher education.  Qualified candidates must also be comfortable working independently and developing new relationships with potential donors, some of whom may have limited existing contact with the University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience with personal solicitation of donors and a strong track record of closing major gifts is ideal. Other qualifications include: the ability for significant travel and to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, strong computer skills, attention to detail, ability to take initiative, excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a valid driver’s license.

Completed application packets will include:

  1. Cover Letter with salary requirements,
  2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  3. The names, titles, & contact information for three professional references.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Ohio Wesleyan University offers a rewarding place to work! To discover why this should be your next work home, visit our website. Learn more about our benefits at Discover our Benefits. As an equal opportunity institution, OWU has a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We do not discriminate on any basis including: race, religion, color, culture, national origin, sex and/or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, economic barriers, or any other legally protected factor.

Development Manager

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Reports to:  Director of Development & Communications
Job Category:  Full time, salaried employee, exempt  (part-time negotiable)
Job Location: Remote with occasional attendance at in-person meetings in Central Ohio on weekdays, evenings, Saturdays and Sundays

About Families Flourish: 
Families Flourish (Flourish), a nonprofit organization, is an innovative program to improve life outcomes for children and their families by creating opportunities for residential and financial stability. Families Flourish empowers families to address their total needs over a 3-year period, reversing historic barriers by fostering greater inclusivity, equality, opportunity and access to housing, education, and family wellness. We do this through comprehensive coaching and programming along with partial rental support that facilitates self-sustainability.  The mission of Families Flourish is to create a more equitable community for families by empowering them to achieve and succeed through a holistic support initiative.

The fundraising professional’s role at Families Flourish: 
Families Flourish seeks to hire a mid-career development professional to partner as a peer with the Director of Development & Communications to execute the fundraising plan, provide donor engagement, interact with the board of directors, identify new prospects, and use data skills to analyze and input necessary donor information to our customer relationship management (CRM -Bloomerang) database. The goal of this position is to add new skills to the team, as well as allow more time for donor interaction and research.

Specific Tasks: 
Fundraising
Working with the Director of Development & Communications (DDC):
Expand the number of donors and funds raised to benefit Families Flourish. May include individual donors, corporations, grants, foundations, etc., with an emphasis on individual donors.
Create an annual giving campaign, including use of donor segmentation, prospect targets, donor research and track mechanisms.
Create a monthly giving campaign.
Generate and develop other new fundraising opportunities.
Participate in online and in-person events and execute follow-up contacts.
Lead the volunteer event planning committee: meeting preparation, assignments, meeting facilitation.
Lead personal solicitation preparation and implementation, developing the best solicitor/team to attain gift results. Engage and facilitate cultivation and solicitation by directors, volunteers, the CEO, DDC, and fundraising leaders.
Follow and promote the fundraising timeline to ensure movement and fundraising success.
Call on prospective donors, providing information and answering questions regarding the organization.
Plan and execute major annual events.
Implement systems for fundraising progress/tracking in dollars and gift chart attainment, prospect identification/sourcing and cultivation

Skill Requirements: 
Minimum 5 years experience, preferably with annual fund, monthly giving, and data analysis experience; volunteer experience will be counted
Highly attentive to details; demonstrates excellent organization and time management skills
Friendly and outgoing, able to engage donors, prospects and board members in a way that attracts them to support the organization
Able to learn and navigate databases such as Bloomerang, Qgiv, OSU, Quickbooks,
Familiarity with office software required, experience with Microsoft or Office 365 preferred  and the willingness and ability to learn new systems when needed
Ability to work independently – this position is work-from-home
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates initiative

Other Requirements: 
Pass a background check
Sign a confidentiality agreement, and other required documents
Respect for the population served by Families Flourish
Willingness to make a long-term commitment to Families Flourish

Job Working Condition: 
Full time, salaried (PT also available, please inquire)
Attendance at periodic in-person meetings and events in Central Ohio on weekdays, evenings, Saturdays and Sunday
Benefits:  paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO)Tech reimbursement and mileage reimbursement
Work from home exclusively

Job Reports To: 
Director of Development & Communications
Job Pay and Benefits:
$50,000- $75,000, full-time, depending on experience
Flexible work environment
Technology reimbursement

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Driving is required.

Note: 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Families Flourish provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, disability, ancestry or military status.  Families Flourish is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Application process:  
Please send a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references by email to: [email protected]

Failure to submit all requested materials may result in the application being rejected.
No phone calls, please.

Development Officer for Athletic Giving

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Ohio Wesleyan University seeks a Development Officer for Athletic Giving to increase philanthropic support for the Annual Giving Program. With a primary focus on athletics fundraising (Team OWU) and engagement, the Development Officer works with athlete alumni, parents of current and former student-athletes, and others with interest in OWU athletics, primarily in support of annual operations and, as appropriate, in support of endowment and facilities. This position oversees annual fundraising and engagement efforts for athletics with a focus on individual donors, corporate sponsorships, recognition of outstanding former athletes, athletic reunions, and the annual athletic golf outing.

The Development Officer is also responsible for the personal cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, specifically focusing on reunion and class leader fundraising initiatives, for five alumni classes. The successful candidate will communicate the goals and mission of Ohio Wesleyan University to donors, alumni, parents and friends through face-to-face and virtual meetings, substantive phone conversations, and in writing.

The successful candidate must be comfortable soliciting alumni and parents for annual gifts. This position includes some travel to meet with prospects in Ohio and limited travel to key athletic away events. Occasional attendance at sporting events strongly encouraged. University Advancement offers a flexible work environment and this position can be a hybrid in office/work-from-home role, if desired. The successful candidate will have fundraising experience, and additional experience in corporate sponsorships and/or volunteer management is a plus. The candidate must be collaborative and able to thrive in a team environment. The candidate must adapt to working with alumni, parents, coaches, and friends of OWU. Experience working in higher education, an athletics program, or a non-profit organization preferred.

Specific responsibilities include:

Athletic Fundraising (75%)

  • Raise at least $450,000 in unrestricted support for Team OWU each fiscal year, including meeting specific fundraising targets, set in collaboration with the Director of Athletics, for each of the 24 varsity sports and general athletic dollars.
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and potential donors to Team OWU by engaging prospects in a variety of media (face-to-face/video chat, phone, in writing). A minimum of 50 face-to-face/virtual meetings per year in addition to extensive phone calls.
  • Work closely with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and University Advancement leadership and colleagues to develop and implement a strategy for individual donors and broad-based communication/engagement/solicitation/stewardship efforts.
  • Recruit, retain, motivate, and provide guidance to Team OWU Excellence Committee, Team OWU Golf Outing Committee, and other athletic volunteers to support their peer-to-peer recruitment, solicitations, and other assignments.
  • Implement a robust corporate sponsorship program in conjunction with Director of Athletics and University Advancement leadership.
  • Partner with coaches and athletic volunteers to execute solicitations related to athletic reunions/events.
  • Develop fundraising goals and strategies for and manage the execution of the annual Team OWU Golf Outing, in partnership with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and volunteers.
  • Collaborate with Athletics, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, and Alumni Engagement teams in order to maximize prospect and donor relationships with Ohio Wesleyan University.

Athletic Engagement (10%)

  • Partner with Athletics staff/coaches to engage athlete alumni and facilitate athletic reunions and gatherings.
  • Support, plan, and coordinate volunteers and event programs for athletic recognition events including the Hall of Fame and Team of Distinction induction ceremony and Dale Bruce Honorary Coaches program.
  • Gather information/write content for sport-specific newsletters and solicitations and all- Athletics communications.

Other Responsibilities (15%)

  • In partnership with Alumni Engagement, administer the recruitment, training, motivation, and management of fundraising volunteers for the 30th class reunion program and 4 non-reunion classes.
  • Effectively communicate results of contacts to appropriate personnel, such as other University Advancement and University staff, and utilize Raiser’s Edge database to document contact reports and other relevant information about donor and prospect moves management.
  • Function as a team player within the Annual Giving, Development, and University Advancement teams.
  • Supervise and train, as needed, Annual Giving student interns.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of two to four (2-4) years of fundraising experience, preferably in the field of higher education and in which at least one (1) year included personal solicitation of donors or management of volunteers.

Other qualifications include: ability to travel for occasional personal solicitation and to attend regional events, availability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings, a basic knowledge of athletics, excellent verbal communication and writing skills, strong computer skills, attention to detail, ability to take initiative, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a valid drivers’ license.

Special Events and Corporate Giving Manager

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Description:  The Special Events and Corporate Giving Manager works in partnership with the PBO Management Team and PBO’s Regional Chapter Directors to implement special events (five People of Vision Celebration Luncheons and two golf events per year) and corporate giving (development of corporate sponsors and program donors, fund raising for special events, and volunteer development from the corporate community) necessary to increase financial resources to fund the sight saving programs at Prevent Blindness Ohio.

 

Reports to:  Director of Development

 

Responsibilities

1.       Plan and implement the Columbus People of Vision Celebration and the Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament following special event best practices guidelines established by PBO.  Duties include but are not limited to:

a.       Assist the CEO in recruiting the People of Vision Celebration Keynote Speaker

b.       Planning the date of event, location of event, and all logistics necessary for the POV event to successfully take place in February/March of each year and the Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournaments to take place during the summer months of each year

c.       Provide staff leadership of the People of Vision Celebration Host Committee and Swing Fore Sight Golf Committee for Columbus events

d.       Assist PBO leadership in recruiting sponsorship for the two Columbus events

e.       Create all materials needed for successful completion of the special events

f.        Properly thanking all event sponsors and volunteers within three weeks of event date

2.       Provide assistance to Chapter Directors in implementing the People of Vision Celebrations and Swing Fore Sight Golf Events that take place in Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and Cleveland

3.       Following up with event sponsors, encouraging them to continue our relationship with them by hosting a community services related event at their offices, appointing a volunteer to serve on a PBO committee, or joining us as a partner in a community service event held for the public

4.       Working in partnership with PBO Leadership Team, conduct ongoing development of corporate donors. Duties includes but are not limited to:

a.       Meeting annually with all corporate donors

b.       Providing regular program updates to corporate donors through annual reports and quarterly newsletters

c.       Creating social media posts recognizing corporate donors/sponsors

d.       Researching potential corporate sponsors

e.       Complete grant and special event solicitations for corporate donors

f.        Send thank you letters to corporate donors and special event sponsors

Qualifications:  A bachelor’s degree in business, communications or related field or an equivalent combination of educational experience.  A minimum of three years nonprofit experience in fund raising, special events, and corporate giving with a verifiable track record of results.

Compensation and Benefits:

¨       Salary Range:  $50,000-$53,000, based on experience

¨       Incentive/Cash Bonus Program

¨       Health, dental and vision benefits

¨       403(b) defined retirement program with 140% company match on 2nd anniversary

¨       Accrue 15 Vacation days and 2 Personal days each year

To apply send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Assistant/Associate Director of Gift Planning

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Denison University seeks an Assistant/ Associate Director of Gift Planning to join our team!

Basic Function

Fundraising subject matter expert in the area of charitable giving arrangements who serves as a consultative resource for fundraising staff, internal financial/legal colleagues, donors, and professional advisors on matters associated with charitable gift planning, related administrative policies, tax matters, and gift documentation requirements. Secures major and planned giving commitments (both outright and deferred), along with annual gifts, through the management of personal portfolio. Travels extensively seeking philanthropic support.

Essential Job Functions

  • Identifies, qualifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards prospects and donors for the position’s own portfolio – with a focus on alumni in or approaching their 50th class reunion year – through donor-initiated gift planning inquiries, gift planning marketing responses, and analytics related to gift planning.
  • Provides accurate and timely advice, calculations, proposals, documents, and other assistance to development officers, outside advisors, donors, and other inquiring parties with regard to the technical aspects of outright and deferred gifts (including tax, estate, and financial considerations).
  • Ensures that all university/division/department standards, procedures and processes are followed, both personally and in guidance provided to others.
  • Stays current with and maintains professional knowledge about tax laws, regulatory changes, industry best practices, standards and other technical aspects of charitable gift planning.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Assistant Director: Experience of 3 years in fundraising, charitable gift planning or related areas of law, taxation, trusts or investments.
  • Associate Director: Experience of 4-6 years in fundraising, charitable gift planning or related areas of law, taxation, trusts or investments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct experience in a gift planning role at a non-profit or higher education organization.
  • Juris Doctorate (JD), a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, and/or similar professional designation.

Contact: Jason Shuba at [email protected].

 

Prospect Development Consultant

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Position Overview

The Research Consultant is an experienced prospect development professional who collects, maintains, analyzes, and distributes information on individuals and organizations to support development and advancement goals; applies a thorough understanding of industry knowledge and best practices to discover new prospects for the university  or medical center and  frequently conducts biographical and financial research to profile current or potential donors for meetings, vents, and strategy planning for advancement purposes; and focuses on detecting, verifying, and synthesizing information.

The successful candidate will exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrating the ability to write and describe data clearly and concisely and synthesizing material from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate presentation, a high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Outlook, and Excel) and internet search techniques, a strong client service orientation, critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment when working with sensitive information with a strict adherence to HIPAA compliance protocol.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires an exceptionally diverse and talented team and are measured on their adherence to the following core competencies: leadership, continuous improvement, teamwork and collaboration, and communication/interpersonal effectiveness.  All members are also expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values which include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect.

Duties and Responsibilities

40% – Build strong partnerships with front-line fund raisers and prospect development colleagues. Respond to inquiries to determine prospects’ financial assets, potential for philanthropic support, areas of interest and medical center and university affiliations; Work independently as prospect research advisor for one or more fundraising units; Meet with assigned development teams/officers regularly to disseminate information, acquire understanding of the goals and needs of each unit supported and any unique industry related trends of that area  including grateful patient program and processes and develop identification and research strategies to meet the goals. Perform extensive searches in on-line subscription databases such as: LexisNexis for Development Professionals, iWave PRO, Wealth Engine, Foundation Directory, DonorSearch, etc.

35% – Leverage prospect research and grateful patient data knowledge to assess areas of interests, evaluate gift capacity and recognize relationships to identify and distribute potential new prospects to increase donor pool by employing a wide variety of prospecting methods using internal and external resources including: creating sophisticated constituent database queries; list segmentation; data mining; predictive modeling and reviewing electronic screening results with the ability to download and export information between systems. Analyze, synthesize, translate, compare and evaluate verified information to determine appropriate use of query results; Exercise deep understanding of wealth indicators with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret and summarize complex financial disclosure documents on individuals, corporations and foundations such as: property records, IRS 990 forms, SEC documents for purposes of wealth assessment. Information regarding IPOS, stock sales and expiration, private company ownership valuation and company mergers and acquisitions may be utilized. Frequent use of generally accepted prospect research methodologies and formulas for estimating gift capacity is necessary.

20% – Provides support in management, maintenance, and integrity of prospect data and is a resource for university staff adding, editing, analyzing, and translating prospect data.  Assists in advising on business process and technical solutions to identify pipelines. Apply prospect management and unit-specific knowledge to provide direct data, system, and policy support to unit, development officers, and other university staff to ensure timely and accurate management of sensitive prospect data; Carry out day-to-day functionality of prospect management, including but not limited to facilitating new assignments, transfers, dismissals, solicitations, and other data updates.

Provides support in prospect development operational functions including but not limited to formal and informal training of Advancement staff within Prospect Development and outside of the team, data analysis and visualization, system enhancements, and data maintenance; Work on innovative projects of large scope to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of prospect development work.

5% – Performs other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a fundraising, nonprofit, or higher education setting
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience
  • The ability to write and describe information clearly and concisely
  • Familiarity with relational databases (CRM systems or Microsoft Access)

Desired Qualifications (We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly)

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a fundraising, nonprofit, or higher education setting.
  • Six (6) years of relevant experience.
  • High level of proficiency with relational databases to perform queries and create reports (working knowledge of Blackbaud CRM Query preferred and/or Microsoft Access or similar)

The Office of Advancement is committed to providing tools and resources for you to learn our business, proprietary databases, university-specific processes, and advancement practices.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/vkq6

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Director of Development and Events

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Director of Development and Events

Job Summary
The Director of Development and Events will lead our fundraising efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN). This position is responsible for securing financial support from individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other sources including grant writing and acquisition. This full-time position will lead the planning and managing of the Safety-Net Symposium, CHN’s annual education event. The Director of Development and Events reports to and will work closely with the Executive Director to achieve fundraising goals and support the organization’s mission and programs.

About the Charitable Healthcare Network
The Charitable Healthcare Network (CHN) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to strengthen and ensure high-quality health care for people who are vulnerable. CHN works with a network of 56 free clinics and charitable providers in Ohio to deliver essential healthcare services for free or little to no cost for those in need. In 2023, CHN’s network provided more than $200 million in healthcare services through more than 650,000 clinical interactions with the uninsured and underinsured in Ohio. More information is available at charitablehealthcarenetwork.org.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, goals, and values.
• Create, implement and execute a development plan for the organization that includes a broad-based approach to financial support, including foundations, corporations and grants.
• Build relationships with individuals and companies to align their giving priorities with CHN’s support of free clinics and charitable providers.
• Work with the organization’s staff to prospect, prioritize and develop grant requests to submit in support of the organization’s priorities.
• Build relationships with community and government leaders to CHN’s brand and secure funding.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute CHN’s annual education event, the Safety-Net Symposium
• Responsible for identifying and soliciting sponsors, with a goal of achieving annual budgeted revenue for the CHN events.
• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Work with CHN staff and contractors to oversee event marketing strategies, including print and digital materials, social media campaigns, and email communications.
• Ensure event sponsorship recognition and stewardship activities are executed effectively.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with event sponsors, donors, vendors and community partners to drive long-term support.
• Continuously evaluate and improve event performance, including attendance, revenue, and donor engagement, through data analysis and feedback collection.
• Stay up-to-date with current trends in event planning and fundraising to enhance event experiences and maximize fundraising potential.

Job Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree
● 5+ years of non-profit fundraising experience with success in:
○ Managing large-scale events
○ Prospecting, cultivating and stewarding relationships
○ Working with high-level leaders and companies in the community
○ Developing and engaging committees
● Requires good communication, relationship building and organizational skills.
● Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google Drive. Canva experience a plus.
● Direct client/customer service experience, especially with vulnerable populations and experience working with free and charitable clinics and healthcare providers is a plus.
● Excellent interpersonal skills, and high comfort level working in diverse environments, inclusive of business and government.
● Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
● Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license, state-required minimum insurance, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel to work sites within Ohio as needed.
● Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Position occasionally requires lifting and moving up to 30 lbs.

Salary and Benefits
• $75,000-$85,000
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Competitive benefit package
• Flexible work environment with access to an office in Downtown Columbus with a parking stipend.
• Remote and/or hybrid work schedule is encouraged.

For more information, please contact:
Jason Koma
Executive Director
Charitable Healthcare Network
[email protected]

The preceding job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The Charitable Healthcare Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

Community Outreach & Engagement Manager

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Community Outreach & Engagement Manager

                  For Greater Columbus Area

Reports To: Director of Philanthropy, in Columbus Main Office

Job Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Paid time off including vacation – ten days first three years – plus 16 paid holidays, annual sick and personal days, medical/dental/vison insurance for employee (if needed) – employee pays 25%, SIMPLE IRA participation after successful introductory period

Hours:  M-F, 40 hours per week, some events on weekends and evenings (approx. 4 organizational-sponsored events/yr., plus attending some 3rd party events.)

Location:  Columbus – Work from main office.

OUR ORGANIZATION:  ALS United Ohio is a 501c (3), non-profit organization – locally focused — providing free services and support to people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).  This is done through a network of licensed healthcare professionals in the Greater Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton areas, but reaches beyond these city-wide boundaries, in order to provide various levels of care throughout the state.  The organization also is involved in state and federal advocacy work and supports ALS research, both locally and across the country. The organization is funded through WalkALS in three cities, Farm to Table(aux) in Columbus, “DIY” (Do-It-Yourself)/3rd party events, grants, workplace giving, individual donations and state funding.

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Outreach & Engagement Manager (COEM) is responsible for implementing all aspects of the WalkALS program – including meeting financial goals and implementing logistics for 1 Walk (Columbus), 1 Lou Gehrig Day event (Columbus) with Minor League Baseball, the Farm to Table(aux) gala.   The (CO&EM) also develops relationships with those holding 3rd party fundraising events, tracks and attends those events.  Critical to the successful execution of this position is effective outreach and relationship development with our clients who have ALS and their family members to engage them in ALS United Ohio sponsored activities and fundraisers, as well as pursuit of new financial sponsors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Build on and implement a comprehensive events fundraising plan which includes WalkALS income goals including corporate involvement (sponsorships, building corporate teams, corporate recruitment chair and cmte.), team-building and fundraising, communication and stewardship, marketing and outreach, and event day objectives.  2025 WalkALS program consists of 3 Walks with a $725,000 budgeted goal. (Cincinnati, Dayton & Columbus).  (2019 total for 3 Walks was $960,000.)  Greater Cincinnati Community Outreach & Engagement Manager is responsible for the Cincinnati & Dayton walks, Cincinnati & Dayton Lou Gehrig Day events, as well as supporting and tracking Cincinnati & Dayton Area DIY events.

·        Secure and work to increase past sponsors, as well as recruit new businesses and corporations as sponsors.  Work with WalkALS walkers and Team Captains to determine potential relationships to bring new business supporters to the WalkALS program.

Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of strong Walk Committee Volunteers as well as building strong relationships with community partners.
Responsible for the recruitment, stewardship, and retention of team captains and individual walkers; securing maximum income from each individual and team in assigned region.  Year-round community engagement and relationship development is critical through attending support/education & exchange groups and communicating and meeting with patients, caregivers, WalkALS Team Captains, participants and event sponsors.
Meet weekly with Director of Philanthropy, President & CEO for discussion, collaboration and direction on all details related to assigned events.
Responsible for working with the Columbus Clippers to plan and execute Lou Gehrig Day ALS Awareness event.  Secure sponsorships to cover costs for these awareness events.
Ensure all fundraising and awareness events operate within budgetary guidelines.
·        Actively look for and work to develop first time and smaller corporate and family donors into larger donors, incorporating “moves management” (cultivation, solicitation, renewed contributions, moving donor from lower level to higher level) as part of stewardship.

·        Actively work with Greater Cincinnati Area Community Outreach & Engagement Manager and Director of Philanthropy (Development Team) to support and learn from one another, as well as work to meet overall fundraising goals and other event goals.

·        Work with Care Services staff year-round to involve patients and families in awareness and fundraising activities.

·        Work to achieve marketing and public relations objectives. Work in conjunction with Director of Philanthropy and President & CEO to prepare materials including: budgets, website copy, ad designs, press releases, reports, collateral materials, flyers, newsletter articles. This position will work with local media: tv, radio, newspapers, social media sites related to publicizing events and engaging the public, will arrange and participate in interviews, and will help prepare patients and caregivers for interviews.

·        Lead contact, support and relationship builder with “DIY” Do-It-Yourself, 3rd party fundraising event planners.

Recruit and manage volunteers.
·        Other duties as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

Maintain a working knowledge of ALS United Ohio programs and services.  Become familiar with organizational strategic plan and agree to work within the plan goals and objectives to move the organization forward.
Provide vision, strategy, leadership, and execution of annual program goals and management for the WalkALS effort, with a goal to build corporate financial support, as well as Lou Gehrig Day and other fundraising and awareness events and “DIY” events.
Help develop all new initiatives including collateral, budgeted expenses and new events, when appropriate.
Develop media relationships with local tv, radio and print media in order to further awareness of ALS United Ohio, ALS and organizational events and activities.
Report program progress to the President & CEO and Board, as coordinated through the Director of Philanthropy when requested.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

o   Bachelor’s degree required.

o   Minimum of two-five years’ experience in fundraising, event planning/ management and marketing, with proven track record in securing corporate sponsors and experience in peer-to-peer fundraising.

o   Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

o   Experience with database management  (Blackbaud/Luminate/TeamRaiser) or similar database programs, needed.  Ability to enter information, run reports and ability to analyze donor data and develop work plan around that information to help meet financial goals.

o   Must be comfortable with initiating traditional fundraising techniques, (i.e. overcoming objections, soliciting sponsorships, asking for the gift) and enjoy making direct contact, both by phone and in-person with constituents and potential donors.

o   Experience with volunteer management required.

o   Skilled communicator, with good interpersonal, verbal and written skills.

o   Team player who enjoys interaction with professionals, peers, volunteers and those served by the organization.

o   Physically fit and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

o   Requires some travel within territory to get to events, visit donors, potential donors, etc.

o   Requires occasional travel outside of Ohio for regional or national meetings (once or twice/yr).

o   Will require some weekend and evening work related to event dates.

o   Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

o   Ability to drive rental truck to transport Walk Day materials to Walk site and assist and direct loading and unloading with volunteers and committee members.

o   Must maintain required insurance on automobile driven for business purposes.

o   Must pass a satisfactory background check that includes drug testing and motor vehicle record check.

ALS United Ohio is an equal opportunity employer and believes that each team member makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities outlined in a job description. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each team member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO:

[email protected]