Corporate Manager of Foundation Relations

About the role

The Corporate Manager of Foundation Relations plays a crucial role in enhancing donor recognition, supporting community and corporate engagement, and managing direct response strategies for Ohio Living.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates donor recognition events across the Ohio Living network.
• Creates and executes meaningful engagement opportunities for community and corporate partners.
• Manages event logistics including site selection, vendors, and attendee communications.
• Sets up and executes on-site event execution in partnership with the Foundation team.
• Conducts post-event analysis to determine successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with external consultants and internal Brand & Growth department on the end-to-end execution of direct response strategies from concept to delivery.
• Examines data to define audiences and personalize acknowledgments and appeals to increase engagement and retention.
• Tracks response rates, ROI and KPIs to optimize future mailings.
• Provides support to Gift Planning team during short-term campaigns to enhance donor and funder relationships.
• Supports donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to increase donor retention and overall giving.
• Develops and executes strategies to enhance the planned giving program, including stewardship of current members of the Living Legacy Society.
• Manages the Ohio Living staff campaign.
• Led the planning and execution of short-term Foundation projects with specific goals and timeframes.
• Provides timely updates and communication to Foundation team and Ohio Living staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field required.
• Three years experience in event management, marketing, fundraising, public relations or other relevant positions required.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and data analytics preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Qualifications

• Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 4 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 2 hours/day
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving equipment, supplies, etc. - Up to 25 pounds
• Driving - Up to 6 hours/day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - III