Director, Data Analytics and Operations

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“If we can get one child adopted into a loving family, all our work will be worth it.” – Dave Thomas

Join us as we champion our mission to dramatically increase the number of adoptions of children waiting in North America’s foster care systems. We’ve helped more than 14,000 young people find safe, permanent homes across the United States and Canada, but our mission is not complete. Invest your career in making a difference and join the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption team.

We offer a supportive workplace where you can make an impact. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment for Foundation staff, while advocating for measurable change toward racial equity within the child welfare system.

We are looking for excellent talent to support our mission. Located in Dublin, Ohio, the director, development analytics and operations will develop and leverage data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making and fundraising growth that support the Foundation’s mission. You’ll guide a talented team in streamlining our data operations, identifying emerging trends and understanding donor behavior. If you are enthusiastic about a unique experience to apply your analytical skills to drive philanthropic success, we encourage you to learn more about the role and apply.

Key Deliverables:

  • Lead the data science and donor analytics of the Foundation’s fundraising program to inform data-driven decision
  • Develop and implement comprehensive data strategies for the department, aligning data initiatives with organizational goals and priorities; conduct advanced analytics, develop predictive models and generate actionable recommendations to increase donor lifetime value, improve donor retention and drive fundraising effectiveness and efficiency
  • Oversee the tools and/or partners that perform advanced analytical models and algorithms to extract valuable insights from large volumes of donor data, such as segmentation, predictive modeling, donor lifetime value analysis and churn prediction
  • Develop and maintain donor dashboards and reports that provide relevant and actionable information about donor file health, donor segment migration and donor lifetime value to inform fundraising and marketing strategy
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the development operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement;
  • Oversee the team’s responsibilities for managing gift entry, data hygiene and reporting and project management; establish and implement policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and privacy

What You Bring:

  • Undergraduate degree in a related field required
  • 7 + years of experience in data analytics, predictive modeling and data visualization, preferably in a fundraising or non-profit environment
  • Experience working with donor segmentation, data mining and donor journey analysis preferred
  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and inspire a team; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Values diversity and supports an inclusive culture

Our Benefits

At the Foundation, our team is committed to providing unwavering dedication to change the journey for children lingering in foster care. We value each member of our team, and we are committed to taking care of you. Beyond joining our talented team and the opportunity to make a difference, we are proud to offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits program, including:

  • Flexible, hybrid schedule arrangement for most positions allowing employees to choose to work from home up to two days a week
  • First day of hire medical, dental and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
  • Employer-funded health reimbursement account (HRA). The HRA is a tax-advantaged account, funded solely by the employer to help you pay for medical expenses. Your HRA debit card may be used to pay up to $4,500 (individual coverage) or up to $9,000 (family coverage) per year.
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Eligibility for a 403(b)-retirement match program up to 5% after the first year of employment
  • Adoption-Friendly Workplace providing financial benefits and paid time off for adoptive parents
  • Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, paid personal, vacation and sick days as well as parental leave, adoption leave and foster care leave
  • A connected team environment that embraces a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Career advancement opportunities and continued education
  • A comprehensive offering of additional voluntary benefits!

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, religious beliefs, political affiliation, creed, HIV/AIDS status, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, veteran/military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or any other category protected by applicable law. Any employee who engages in such conduct is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

Director of Development

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Position Title: Director of Development
Work Location: Hybrid (Seeds of Caring office in Columbus, Ohio & remote)
Employment/FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director

About Us: At Seeds of Caring, we believe in the power of kindness and the capacity for kids to change our world. We empower children ages 2 to 12 – our future leaders – to work for the change they want to see by engaging them in service, social action, and community-building. Our various in-person and anywhere volunteer projects enable families, schools, and other groups to nurture a commitment to kindness, build bridges across our community, and collectively work toward a brighter, better tomorrow.

Seeds of Caring has been operating our programs successfully in the Central Ohio area since 2016, growing our impact from 280 child participants annually in year one of operations to over 30,000 last year. In March 2023, Seeds of Caring launched programming in our first expansion city of Indianapolis, IN with more expansion cities on the horizon.

About the Opportunity: Seeds of Caring seeks a driven, strategic Director of Development with a proven understanding of fundraising methods to join our team and help advance our mission during an exciting period of growth. The Director of Development – a new position created as we enter a time of national expansion – will work closely with the Executive Director and the Community Engagement Coordinator to develop, manage, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising program consistent with Seeds of Caring’s mission, vision, and values. The Director of Development will oversee fundraising efforts in Central Ohio and Central Indiana and will support the Executive Director in driving forward a national funding strategy over the next several years.

 

Key Functions of the Position:

Fundraising Strategy:

  • Work closely with the Executive Director and Community Engagement Coordinator to develop and implement a strategic development plan, thereby expanding Seeds of Caring’s mission and impact in Central Ohio and Central Indiana.
  • Create and achieve specific and measurable fundraising goals

Development Tactics:

  • Lead a fundraising strategy to cultivate and deepen relationships with major donors including individuals, corporations, and foundations. Work with the Executive Director and Community Engagement Coordinator to identify, cultivate, solicit, acknowledge, and steward gifts. Utilize moves management to advance donor relationships and partner with the Executive Director on Major Gifts.
  • Maintain a portfolio of corporate donor relationships. Engage active and prospective corporate donors through informational meetings and collaborations.
  • Assist in identification of new grant opportunities and work collaboratively with grant writer to prepare grant proposals and reports
  • Oversee, plan, and execute annual fundraising campaigns/appeals, including, but not limited to Giving Tuesday, year-end campaigns, annual fund, Caring Collective campaigns, and Seeds of Caring’s signature Kindness Coalition peer-to-peer fundraising effort. This will include generating and sending campaign emails, mailings, etc.
  • Seek opportunities to further engage with donors and prospects via direct contact, community engagement programming, and meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Team Management and Development:

  • Supervise and coach development and marketing team members (currently one development team member and one marketing team member). Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation to achieve exceptional impact. Help develop annual goals for each team member and conduct performance evaluations. Identify professional development opportunities to address employee experience and skill gaps.
  • Work closely with the Board of Directors and Development Committee to identify meaningful ways for Board members to participate in revenue-generating activities.

Development Events:

  • Work collaboratively with program staff to develop and deliver exceptional program service revenue events to partners.
  • Set goals and work collaboratively with the Community Engagement Manager to oversee fundraising events.

Development Communications:

  • Maintain strong messaging through creation of development materials such as case statements, gift proposals, acknowledgment letter templates, donor communications, annual report, and more.
  • Raise awareness of Seeds of Caring and its programming through outreach efforts and community events.

Development Operations:

  • Provide strategic oversight of Seeds of Caring’s donor database, ensuring it’s a robust tool for philanthropy through its data analysis, automations, and donor segmentation.
  • Monitor and analyze fundraising data to provide regular updates to The Board of Directors, evaluate performance and adjust strategies as needed

About you: You should have a passion for working to help create a kinder community, be detail-oriented, and have the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment. Qualifications and competencies we are looking for include:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional fundraising and development experience
  • Proven fundraiser with experience in donor cultivation, gift solicitations, sponsorship solicitation, corporate partnerships, and philanthropic strategies.
  • Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Ideal candidate will have staff supervision experience
  • Highly organized with excellent project and time-management skills
  • Proficient technology skills, including donor database software and Microsoft Office.
  • Committed to the mission of Seeds of Caring and creating a kinder, more connected community led by our youngest generation
  • Willingness and desire to be a team player within a collaborative work culture

Supervisory Responsibility: Community Engagement Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator

Schedule & Work Environment:

  • This position is full time, exempt, 40 hours/week.
  • Seeds of Caring offers a hybrid office/work from home schedule, with team members requested to spend appx. 30% of their time at the office to allow for collaboration and strong team communication
  • This position provides flexibility in terms of when hours are completed. However, it will require occasional travel and evening/weekend hours. Specifically, the Director of Development will be asked to travel out of state (Indianapolis or future expansion cities) up to once a month for 1-3 days at a time on average.
  • Lifting boxes with program materials and other setup materials is possible on rare occasion. The weight of the materials may be up to 40 pounds.
  • Team member is responsible for providing a phone and must have a driver’s license and reliable access to functioning vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage

Why Seeds of Caring: Our energetic, dedicated team is determined to transform our community and we are looking for more teammates to help us achieve this! With a deep-held commitment to the Seeds of Caring mission, we embody these core values, and it is important that new team members do too:

  • Make the biggest difference. Every day. We are detailed, accountable, and possess a “can do” attitude, striving to continually increase our impact.
  • Stronger together. We practice every voice belonging at the table- from participants to community partners to donors. We believe that together we make the difference, and achieve this through shared goals and mutual support.
  • Embrace gratitude. To keep us grounded, we pause to reflect, show appreciation for others, honor our shared humanity, and keep kindness at our center.
  • Always ask. Always grow. We embrace innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement, seeing every challenge as an opportunity.
  • Lead with integrity. We operate ethically, openly, and thoughtfully in all that we do.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience
  • Generous PTO policy with additional 2 weeks of paid office closure each year and 10 paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Mission-driven, collaborative team striving to make the biggest difference every day
  • Professional development opportunities

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Please view this job description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you are passionate about our mission and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, we welcome you to apply.

Seeds of Caring is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe in providing opportunities to candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We will do this by complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This job description is designed to be a good representation of the job requirements but is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to hire.

 

CBJ Foundation Development Specialist

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation Development Specialist is one of the two key positions that supports the Executive Director in managing and executing fund development and grant making strategies in alignment with strategic plans, business goals and objectives. The primary responsibilities of the Development Specialist are to oversee the Foundations day-to-day operations, donor management, game day fundraising activities, and the grant program.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, self-motivated, and results-oriented with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. They must be passionate about using sports to positively impact the community. It will be necessary for the person in this role to be present at home games, as well as additional nights and weekend hours as necessary to execute the Foundation’s programs, initiatives, and events.

About the Foundation
In 2000, the Columbus Blue Jackets brought the National Hockey League to the city thanks to the vision of local business leader and philanthropist John H. McConnell. His vision of how a professional sports team could impact our community led to the establishment of the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation and its pillars that are dedicated to improving the lives of children throughout Central Ohio. It’s our mission. It’s our purpose. Beyond the game of hockey, we collaborate with community partners that share our commitment in the areas of pediatric cancer, education, health and safety, and youth hockey. In the two-plus decades since, the Foundation has invested over $14 million into the central Ohio community while positively impacting over 100,000 children annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Oversee donor management operations through GiveSmart to effectively manage the development process, ensuring that donor information, gift acknowledgments and reports are accurate and current. Comply with applicable local, state and federal laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Establish and track annual fundraising goals and create comprehensive reports on fundraising efforts.
Manage fundraising programs, such as the online auction and 50/50 raffle operations, including volunteer coordination, part-time staff supervision, and promotion of these activities.
Lead the Foundation Grant Program, which involves the application and approval procedures, recognition of grants awarded, organizing the evaluation of grants, and facilitating communication with grant partners. Establish efficient systems and processes for grant application.
Collaborate with the Community Development team to effectively communicate the Foundation’s key messages and strategies to both internal and external audiences, working closely with the Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Communications departments.
Raise the profile of the Blue Jackets Foundation locally, focusing on the Blue Jackets as a leader in corporate social responsibility among other local organizations and other professional sports teams.
Work closely with the Foundation Events Manager to execute a range of events designed to accomplish a variety of goals from strategic fundraising, raising awareness, and engaging donors.
Develop donor recognition initiatives and ensure retention of stakeholder relationships to encourage future gifts to the Blue Jackets Foundation.
Manage the Foundation scholarship program by overseeing the application and approval process for the High School Hockey and John H. McConnell scholarships.
Organize documents required for quarterly Board meetings of the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation.
Develop sustained partnerships and relationships with key organizations and influencers relevant to programs and the business.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises part-time game night support staff and Foundation interns. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and 3-5 years of experience in non-profit management, fundraising, community development, preferably within the sports industry. Strong knowledge of philanthropic trends, fundraising techniques, and community development strategies.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and donor management systems, such as Givesmart, BUMP and Clover.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Director of Development (Medical Center, 4 vacancies)

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Department:

Advancement | Development General

Position Overview

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university, the Wexner Medical Center, and the College of Medicine, and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the University or Wexner Medical Center.

The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

The Director reports to the Senior Director of Development and operates with a high degree of independence to make decisions, solve problems, negotiate and adapt to shifting priorities. Expectations include stellar communications and interactions with constituents, collaboration with colleagues across Advancement and the university and Wexner Medical Center, diplomacy, and discretion. This role requires frequent workweek travel including approximately one or two overnight trips per month, regular in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend work.

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.

About the Wexner Medical Center

One of the nation’s leading academic health centers, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers health care services in virtually every specialty and subspecialty in medicine. Thousands of patients come to us each month for treatments and services they can’t find anywhere else. Our clinical areas of distinctiveness are Cancer, Heart, Neurology, Transplantation, Diabetes, Musculoskeletal, Digestive Diseases and Critical Care. At Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we’re driving breakthrough health care solutions to improve people’s lives.

About the Heart and Vascular Center

The Heart and Vascular Center (HVC) is comprised of the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute (DHLRI). At the HVC, expert physicians, surgeons, and researchers work together to care for patients and bring innovative research from the lab to the patient bedside. Thanks to ongoing clinical trials and research projects in the DHLRI, our collaborating physicians and scientists can offer patients the latest advances in diagnosis and treatment for heart and vascular conditions. From routine cardiology care to management of complex heart diseases to the most complex surgical procedures, the Ross Heart Hospital offers care for every type of heart or vascular disease.

About the College of Medicine

For more than a century, The Ohio State University College of Medicine has been a leader in innovative programs, initiatives and curriculum. As one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the country, we’ve trained more than 20,000 physicians and countless thousands of other affiliated health care professionals. Our college features 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and an outstanding School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences offering undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

95% – Fundraising

  • Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a portfolio of prospective major gift donors. Pursues connections and discovers donor values, capacity, interests and passions. Ensures quality and positive momentum within assigned portfolio to convert prospects to donors. Builds context for gift proposals, develops and implements strategic gift solicitations. Maximizes opportunities to steward donors to further enhance relationships.
  • Hires, trains and develops, and provides daily management to assigned staff (if applicable)

5% – Miscellaneous

  • Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Metrics and Collaboration

The annual performance of all fundraisers at Ohio State is measured by the number of qualifications, cultivations, solicitations and commitments/dollars raised the individual accrues over each fiscal year.  Each fundraiser may have different expectations regarding these figures based upon, but not limited to, their experience level, unit size, prospect portfolio, past performance, etc.  Goal setting is done with the individual’s manager prior to each fiscal year to assure transparency, consistency and alignment.

All fundraisers at Ohio State are encouraged and expected to collaborate with their colleagues across the institution and can be counted as ‘Secondary’ on a gift in the solicitation, commitment and dollars raised phases of the development cycle.  A secondary fundraiser can be considered when a team is working on a multi-unit gift, the fundraiser is a subject matter expert in an area critical to the solicitation or a fundraiser has a pre-existing, meaningful relationship with the donor and their participation helps move the gift forward.

Performance Objectives

First month

  • Become familiar with the overall structure, resources, and priorities of the team.
  • Develop an understanding of campaign/capital funding priorities for the Heart and Vascular Center and the Wexner Medical Center.
  • Build relationships with central Advancement and medical center partners including prospect development, estate and gift planning, corporate relations, donor relations, foundation relations, development communications, events and annual giving.

First 2-3 months

  • Begin to actively fundraise by meeting with existing and prospective donors. You will inherit a cultivated pool of alumni who are ready for gift conversations.
  • Implement lead generation (including cold calling) and cultivation strategies, engaging appropriate partners as necessary.
  • Incorporate best practice solicitation strategies for portfolio assignments.

First 12 months

  • Continue building a portfolio of qualified prospects. Start to travel extensively.
  • Move the prospects through the donor engagement process.
  • Continue working towards meeting team and individual performance goals/metrics by soliciting and closing major gifts.
  • Participate in professional development to continue learning best practices and strategies.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination education/experience.
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience with at least two (2) years of professional fundraising experience (building relationships towards philanthropic end through making calls, conducting face-to-face appointments, creating and presenting proposals, closing gifts) and two (2) years of related experience in marketing, sales, public relations, financial advisement, account management or related field with emphasis on donor cultivation, solicitation and relationship cultivation of individuals/businesses.

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)

  • At least four (4) years of professional fundraising experience raising the highest level of philanthropic gifts at an organization (preferably five or six figures and above)
  • At least four (4) years of professional fundraising experience in higher education or a hospital/health care environment
  • Experience working in other advancement departments such as donor relations and stewardship, donor communications and/or alumni relations

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.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here:  https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

The pay range for this job profile is $73,100 – $97,500 (min – mid). The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

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

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Development Director – Fundraising Events

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Director is a key member of our national fundraising team, reporting to the national Chief Development Officer. This full-time position is responsible for launching and managing multiple national fundraising events across multiple states and cities (travel necessary).  Preference given to candidates who live in Ohio, Indiana or Michigan.

 ABOUT A KID AGAIN: A Kid Again fosters hope, happiness, and healing for kids with life-threatening conditions and their families. We do this through our Adventures – cost-free, care-free visits to amusement parks, sporting events, museums, holiday parties, and much more. We are condition agnostic – any child, birth to age 20, with a life-threatening condition can enroll for free with A Kid Again. And we serve their whole family including their parents and siblings, so that they can all take a time out from illness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Working with the national Chief Development Officer, develop and implement a comprehensive events strategy that aligns with the organization’s mission, goals, and values.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute a variety of fundraising events in multiple cities and states.
  • Responsible for identifying and soliciting sponsors, donors, committee members and event attendees, with a goal of achieving annual budgeted revenue for the events.
  • Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, budgeting, and timeline management.
  • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to ensure successful event execution and engagement.
  • Work with the national marketing team 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.
    Continuously evaluate and improve event performance, including attendance, revenue, and donor engagement, through data analysis and feedback collection.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with event sponsors, donors, vendors, and community partners to drive long-term support.
  • Stay up-to-date with current trends in event planning and fundraising to enhance event experiences and maximize fundraising potential.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of non-profit fundraising experience with success in:
    • Launching and managing large-scale events in multiple locations
    • Prospecting, cultivating and stewarding relationships
    • Working with high-level leaders and companies in the community
    • Developing and engaging committees

NECESSARY SKILLS:

  • Requires good communication, relationship building and organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with experience working in Raiser’s Edge/Blackbaud (or other donor database) and Microsoft Office.  Adobe and/or Canva experience a plus.
  • Staff collaboration.  This role will work with departments and chapters in multiple locations.

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.  A Kid Again, Inc. 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.

Annual Giving Officer

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The Air Force Museum Foundation (AFMF) is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to supporting the National Museum of the United States Air Force™ (NMUSAF), situated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Functioning as the Museum’s crucial partner, the foundation focuses on securing funding and resources to enhance the Museum’s facilities, exhibits, and educational programs.

The Air Force Museum Foundation seeks a strategic Annual Giving Officer (AGO) to support its fundraising efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic, and entrepreneurial team that will work with senior leadership to chart the philanthropic future of the Museum and Foundation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and implement an effective appeal-based annual giving program to drive financial support for the organization, generating $1+ million annually.​
  • Manage a portfolio of 25-50 leadership donors.​
  • Design and execute targeted campaigns to solicit donations from various donor segments.​
  • Establish and manage a regular direct mail program for donor acquisition and retention.​
  • Create compelling and personalized direct mail campaigns to engage donors and showcase the impact of their contributions.​
  • Oversee and manage existing tribute programs, such as the Legacy Wall of Honor.​
  • Collaborate with donors to develop and enhance tribute programs, including the creation of new initiatives.
  • Utilize events as opportunities to steward and cultivate relationships with current and potential donors.​

The candidate will have:​

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience.​
  • Demonstrated expertise in running and growing an appeal-based annual giving program.​
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.​
  • Experience in developing and managing direct mail programs.​
  • Savvy professional with strong communication and presentation skills.​
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.​
  • Strong relationship-building skills and experience stewarding high-level donors.​
  • Strong analytical database experience focused on finding potential donors (Blackbaud NXT).​
  • Proven experience in organizing and executing successful events.​

​DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of AFMF.

Planned Giving Officer

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The Air Force Museum Foundation (AFMF) is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to supporting the National Museum of the United States Air Force™ (NMUSAF), situated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Functioning as the Museum’s crucial partner, the foundation focuses on securing funding and resources to enhance the Museum’s facilities, exhibits, and educational programs.

The Air Force Museum Foundation seeks a strategic Planned Giving Officer (PGO) to support its fundraising efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic, and entrepreneurial team that will work with senior leadership to chart the philanthropic future of the Museum and Foundation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Devise and implement effective planned giving strategies to maximize contributions from donors.​
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to integrate planned giving initiatives with overall fundraising goals.​
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing bequest donors, providing personalized stewardship to ensure ongoing donor engagement and commitment.​
  • Develop tailored communication plans to express gratitude and update donors on the impact of their planned gifts.​
  • Identify opportunities to expand the planned giving program, both in terms of donors and the types of planned gifts. ​
  • Work collaboratively with the Major Gifts team to identify and cultivate potential planned giving prospects; integrate planned giving into major gift conversations and solicitations to maximize donor engagement and impact.​
  • Collaborate with the development team to establish and achieve annual fundraising goals.​
  • Monitor and analyze performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure success.​

The candidate will have:​

  • 10+ years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on planned giving.​
  • Proven success in developing and executing comprehensive planned giving strategies.​
  • Strong relationship-building skills and experience stewarding high-level donors.​
  • Strong organizational skills.​
  • Strong analytical database experience with a focus on finding planned giving prospects in the Foundation database.​
  • Excellent ability to collaborate with the Development team members and colleagues across the Foundation.​
  • Savvy professional with strong communication and presentation skills.​
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and metrics to inform strategic decision-making.​
  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.​
  • Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing planned giving.​

DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of the Air Force Museum Foundation.

Associate Marketing and Communications Director

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Department: Advancement | Advancement Marketing Communications

Position Overview

The Associate Marketing and Communications Director, Wexner Medical Center (WMC), is a development communications specialist who is responsible for leading and managing the creation and implementation of communications and marketing efforts that help deepen donor commitment to the Wexner Medical Center. The Associate Director leads the development of creative, persuasive, and donor-centric content including writing, design and execution through a variety of traditional and online communication vehicles.

The Associate Director provides ongoing relationship management and internal communications. Proactively builds relationships across multiple Advancement and WMC teams and doggedly pursues subject matter experts, when required, in order to enable the team to produce robust and complete content for donor audiences. Facilitates development of leadership remarks and talking points for donor-centric events and speaking engagements.  Supports internal Culture of Philanthropy initiatives.

Participates in and leads regular AMC/WMC and other meetings. Must be comfortable presenting ideas and deliverables to internal teams, and communicating with senior leaders about initiatives, programs, strategies and budgets. Actively drives meetings and project kick-offs – including developing agendas, providing follow-ups, detailing decisions, assigning roles and responsibilities and facilitating approvals.

Articulates copy and design specifications, helps shape creative briefs, and works closely with the WMC project manager to steward initiatives and projects from creation through development to final delivery at the highest possible quality. Working collaboratively with writers, graphic designers, photo- and videographers, and others, directs creative campaigns in alignment with brand standards that reinforce the university’s and the medical center’s overall brand, desired image, and fundraising goals, remaining mindful of inclusion, diversity and accessibility.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer and demonstrate strong verbal communication skills, possess an extreme attention to detail, be highly organized and able to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously. They must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and adaptable, and creatively problem-solve when confronted with challenging circumstances. Must be a strategic thinker with superior relationship-building skills, including the capacity to build and leverage cross-functional partnerships.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

50%

  • The ideal candidate is a leader in development communications who functions as a collaborative partner and strategist to internal stakeholders, subject matter experts and creative team members in developing the strategy, defining anticipated outcomes and delivering marketing/communications projects.
  • Associate Director advises the WMC leadership team on setting and achieving short- and long-term goals for WMC development and advancement communications, and is responsible for both executing projects on their own and engaging peers to fulfill the overall vision.
  • Leads meetings and project kick-offs, presents ideas and deliverables to internal teams, and communicates with senior leaders about initiatives, programs, strategies and budgets. Facilitates development of leadership remarks and talking points for donor-centric events and speaking engagements.
  • With WMC project manager, directs creative campaigns and helps steward initiatives and projects from creation to final delivery.

30%

  • Associate Director builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and works closely with development operations, development officers, WMC leadership, stewardship and donor experience, WMC marketing (inclusive of College of Medicine and The James), Health Science Colleges, University Office of Marketing and Communications, and others.
  • Convenes and leads conversations with Medical Center and Advancement leaders, including senior leadership, physicians, researchers, and central partners throughout the communications/marketing process;
  • Ensures all stakeholders have the necessary information needed to build experiences/communications that deepen donor commitment to the Wexner Medical Center.
  • Supports internal Culture of Philanthropy initiatives.

15%

  • Deeply embedded in the work of WMC, Associate Director builds a solid understanding of WMC subject matter, is able to shape, develop, and write content, and masterfully translates expectations and requirements into content strategy.
  • Works with the WMC Advancement leaders charged with developing a program to increase the Culture of Philanthropy across the Medical Center, to design and execute outreach vehicles for WMC staff to meet broader philanthropy goals.

5%

  • Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited program in marketing, communications, business, or a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6 years of professional experience in development communications, with additional experience in marketing, strategic communications, branding, account service/client service, project management, writing/editing, a plus.
  • Experience in developing and executing development, advancement, and fundraising collateral.
  • Demonstrated expertise in writing and editing; portfolio/writing samples will be required.

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)

  • 8 years of relevant professional marketing and communications experience.
  • Experience working in health care.
  • Significant experience utilizing project management software, such as Workfront.

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.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here:  https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

The pay range for this job profile is $79,000 – $105,500 (min – mid). The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/774l

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Donor Experience Senior Associate

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Department:

Advancement | Development Donor Experience

Position Overview

The Donor Experience Senior Associate assists the Senior Consultant and Donor Experience team with developing, executing and evaluating donor relations programs and projects to help ensure that those who contribute to the university feel appreciated and aware of the impact of their gifts. The Senior Associate manages stewardship projects and programs for targeted and/or broad donor audiences, working collaboratively with peers across Advancement, the university and medical center. They partner with colleagues to identify impact content and create impact communications to show donors the difference their giving makes. They provide administrative support to the Donor Experience team with report production, data maintenance and procurement and travel processes, and directly support the Senior Consultant on other related activities. They analyze information and engage in responsible, independent thinking to initiate resolutions in response to inquiries.

The Senior Associate is expected to provide superior customer service in a fast-paced environment; be organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and projects; maintain confidentiality and use good judgment when working with sensitive information; be proficient with MS Office programs; be fiscally responsible; and anticipate the needs of and readily adapt to different priorities and people.

All members of Advancement are part of creating an inclusive culture that inspires and 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

75%

Assists the Senior Consultant with developing, executing and evaluating donor relations programs and projects. Manages projects and programs for targeted and/or broad donor audiences to demonstrate impact and appreciation and inspire further engagement; Coordinates and tracks the status of programs and projects and proactively identifies, recommends and implements opportunities for improvement with guidance from Senior Consultant; Responsible for implementing some projects and significant parts of projects; Collaborates with colleagues across the university and medical center related to implementing various donor relations programs and projects; Partners with colleagues to identify impact content and create impact communications to show donors the difference their giving makes; Compiles information, makes suggestions, drafts notes and materials for meetings; Participates in meetings and facilitates follow-up items; Develops, writes and refines summaries, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, web content (confidently uses TAS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Researches issues and proposes courses of action, suggests process improvements or other opportunities to improve projects; Serves as an active member of the Donor Experience team, participates in team meetings and works on other special projects, workgroups or events as assigned.

20%

Provides administrative support to the Donor Experience team; Initiates travel and procurement processes; Provides excellent customer service to donors and internal partners, tracks issues through to resolution, solves.

5%

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two years of relevant experience.

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)

  • Three years of relevant experience.
  •  Two years of professional experience in development and/or stewardship activities working with major donors.
  • Experience in higher education advancement, particularly major gift fundraising or stewardship.
  • Demonstrated success in managing complex programs and projects.

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.

Commitment to Inclusion

The Office of Advancement is committed to active allyship in addressing and dismantling the inequities created by systemic racism and implicit, long-held bias. We pledge to act with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times; trust ourselves and our colleagues and empower their whole identities; and hear and see our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

You Need to Know

Aside from the unparalleled benefits of working for The Ohio State University and working in the diverse, smart, enjoyable, and growing city of Columbus, Ohio, this opportunity will provide exceptional rewards that arise from working for an institution doing worldwide life-changing teaching and research. Learn more here:  https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

To learn more about the Office of Advancement, please visit advancement.osu.edu.

The pay range for this job profile is $49,800 – $66,400 (min – mid). The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://osujoblinks.com/8yus

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

Major Gifts Officer

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The Air Force Museum Foundation (AFMF) is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to supporting the National Museum of the United States Air Force™ (NMUSAF), situated at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Functioning as the Museum’s crucial partner, the foundation focuses on securing funding and resources to enhance the Museum’s facilities, exhibits, and educational programs.

AFMF seeks a dynamic and strategic Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to support its fundraising efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic, and entrepreneurial team that will work with senior leadership to chart the philanthropic future of the Museum and Foundation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Qualify and manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors.​
  • Work with donor relations and marketing colleagues to communicate the impact of Foundation donors on the Museum.​
  • Create and maintain an annual fundraising plan in conjunction with the CDO.​
  • Set objectives for individual and organizational fundraising.​
  • Solicit individuals, corporations, and other funders directly.​
  • Use technology and other resources to develop and manage a prospect pool.​
  • Maintain database records, hard files, and e-files for all gift officer and donor engagement activities (Blackbaud CRM).
  • Provide input on the creation of print/electronic materials conveying Museum and Foundation priorities to current or prospective donors.

The candidate will have:​

  • 10+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including major giving, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, special projects/program support, or capital fundraising. ​
  • A proven track record of successful fundraising and demonstrated experience in securing major gifts.​
  • A thorough understanding of the Museum and Foundation’s history, culture, collection, programs, constituencies, facilities, financial support, and short-, medium-, and long-term funding objectives.
  • Knowledge of key stakeholders in the USAF and civilian aviation communities, the national defense sector, STEM education and workforce development communities, and veterans’ communities is a plus. ​
  • Experience in the museum sector and museum philanthropy is preferred.​

​DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of AFMF.