Fundraising Specialist

About the role

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. – Ashland, OH is looking for an organized, outgoing, and community-minded Fundraising Specialist to help grow our fundraising efforts, strengthen donor and business relationships, and bring special events to life. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys building relationships, planning events, connecting with local businesses, and turning ideas into action. You’ll work with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, vendors, and community partners to increase engagement and support Appleseed’s mission throughout our community.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with local businesses, corporations, and community organizations
• Identify opportunities for sponsorships, workplace giving, fundraising campaigns, employee engagement, EAP partnerships, referrals, and other community partnerships
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, donor appreciation activities, corporate fundraising challenges, and special programs
• Secure event sponsorships, auction items, in-kind donations, and other community contributions
• Coordinate event details including registrations, guest communications, vendors, volunteers, staffing, setup, and follow-up
• Recruit and support staff and volunteers participating in fundraising events
• Assist with donor recognition, thank-you letters, and stewardship communications
• Help identify and engage prospective donors, sponsors, and community partners
• Assist with fundraising materials, sponsorship packages, campaign messaging, and donor communications
• Maintain organized donor, fundraising, and event records
• Track fundraising results and prepare reports for leadership
• Represent Appleseed professionally at community events, networking opportunities, and stakeholder meetings

Skills

• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable building relationships and communicating with businesses, donors, volunteers, and community partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and event details
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable representing Appleseed in the community

Requirements

• Valid Ohio driver’s license
• Reliable transportation and required auto liability insurance
• Ability to travel locally for events, presentations, meetings, and community engagement
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends for fundraising and special events
• Successful completion of required background check and pre-employment drug screening

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, sales, business, public relations, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, event planning, donor relations, marketing, sales, nonprofit development, or a related area

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 32+ paid days off annually, including:
• Minimum 2 weeks vacation
• 6 self-care days
• 8 sick days
• 8 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program & wellness app
• Continuing education & professional development opportunities
• In-house pharmacy access
• Mileage reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Annual performance-based pay increases
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Pay

$19.00–$22.00/hour, based on education and experience

Schedule

Full-Time; flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends for fundraising and special events