Director of Development
About the role
The Ohio Children's Alliance is seeking a Director of Development to drive fundraising efforts and secure resources for the organization. Reporting to the Chief Advocacy Officer, this role integrates with Marketing & Communications to ensure unified fundraising and outreach strategies.
Responsibilities
Finalize, launch, and lead the Alliance's first comprehensive corporate partnership program, establishing a pipeline of multi-year, mission-aligned partners.
Build and steward relationships with individual donors, including major gifts and recurring supporters.
Collaborate with the Acceleration Team and program leaders to identify funding needs for new and innovative initiatives.
Lead efforts to reduce reliance on state funding by expanding and diversifying the Alliance's revenue streams.
Partner with Marketing & Communications to elevate the Alliance's profile, amplify its impact, and engage new audiences.
Maintain accurate records of partner and donor engagement; leverage CRM insights to inform strategy and track progress.
Provide regular updates and outcomes reporting to the Chief Advocacy Officer and leadership.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, or development leadership-preferably in a mission-driven or advocacy setting.
Demonstrated success in building and leading partnership programs, securing major gifts, and diversifying revenue.
Exceptional relationship-building, storytelling, and communication skills.
Experience collaborating across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Comfort with data, CRM tools, and performance metrics.
Passion for child welfare and children's behavioral health; knowledge of Ohio's philanthropic and nonprofit landscape is a plus.
A commitment to advancing equity.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, or development leadership-preferably in a mission-driven or advocacy setting.
Demonstrated success in building and leading partnership programs, securing major gifts, and diversifying revenue.
Exceptional relationship-building, storytelling, and communication skills.
Experience collaborating across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Comfort with data, CRM tools, and performance metrics.
Passion for child welfare and children's behavioral health; knowledge of Ohio's philanthropic and nonprofit landscape is a plus.
A commitment to advancing equity.
Benefits
Generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefit, professional development opportunities, public service student loan forgiveness options.
Pay
$100,000, negotiable commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time, Hybrid--Staff residing within the state of Ohio will be expected to attend meetings and events as required by their position or requested by their supervisor. These meetings may be held anywhere in Ohio, typically in Columbus.