Director of Major Gifts

Role Overview

• Developing and executing strategies to engage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, including corporate prospects
• Build strong relationships through consistent outreach, with a focus on regular one-on-one meetings and meaningful, personalized stewardship
• Crafting clear, compelling communications and engagement strategies that demonstrate the impact of each donor’s support
• Maintaining an active cadence of donor visits and direct solicitations, moving prospects through the cultivation pipeline to close gifts
• Designing and hosting events—including small gatherings and political fundraisers—to attract new prospects, demonstrate impact, and deepen donor engagement
• Partnering across teams and support board members and volunteer fundraisers to expand networks and elevate fundraising results across OEC and its affiliates
• Identifying and pursuing new donor prospects through events, research, data insights, and proactive outreach

Requirements

• 8 years of non-profit and/or political fundraising experience
• successful experience conducting one-on-one donor solicitations and managing donor relationships
• demonstrable event planning and project management experience
• effective written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
• demonstrable proficiency with fundraising databases and technology
• effective time management skills, including prioritizing and managing multiple projects independently
• experience finding effective solutions to problems
• ability to work collaboratively or independently and fill gaps when needed
• flexible, positive attitude, and the spirit of “yes”
• ability to adapt quickly to change
• commitment to ensuring an inclusive organization that is representative of all Ohioans

Benefits

• employer-paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• flexible and dependent care spending account
• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• employer-matched retirement fund