Development Director, CAA

Community Action Agency (CAA) in Cincinnati, Ohio, is hiring a Development Director to cultivate long-term constituent engagements and investment in the organization. Reporting to the VP of Community Relations, the Development Director fosters relationships with new and existing individuals and corporations and assists with the creation and implementation of CAA’s annual development strategy. They will engage in all facets of development, including event management, annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, corporate support, capital campaigns and grant opportunities.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Are you passionate about fundraising for a mission focused organization that provides a holistic approach to lift families out of poverty?
• Do you want to make a real difference for individuals and families through education, home services and employment support?
• Are you energized by working with a dedicated, empowered, and collaborative leadership team?

Community Action Agency (CAA) in Cincinnati, Ohio, is hiring a Development Director to cultivate long-term constituent engagements and investment in the organization. Reporting to the VP of Community Relations, the Development Director fosters relationships with new and existing individuals and corporations and assists with the creation and implementation of CAA’s annual development strategy. They will engage in all facets of development, including event management, annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, corporate support, capital campaigns and grant opportunities.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Community Action Agency helps improve lives from cradle to career. CAA is a private, nonprofit organization that offers services to low-income individuals and families in a holistic approach to help lift them out of poverty. The programs they offer include job training, housing assistance, heating assistance, entrepreneurial coaching, Head Start and Early Head Start. Through a network of employees and volunteers, CAA helps reduce poverty, increase self-sufficiency, and improve the community by providing resources for people to create healthier, better lives and achieve their full potential.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Help existing and future donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions
• Work with the VP Community Relations and CFO to develop the annual budget, and monitor departmental goals monthly
• Oversee the execution of all special events and fundraisers
• Develop content and materials for appeals, donor mailings, newsletters, donor acknowledgement, and annual reports
• Facilitate marketing and communication strategies that support fundraising such as public relations, social media, earned media, and the development section of the CAA website
• Create and present donor and gift reports for VP Community Relations, CEO, and Board of Directors
• Develop effective strategies to secure new donors, increase giving levels of existing donors and maximize donor retention year-over-year.
• Identify and build opportunities to forge community partnerships with businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions with vested interests in CAA
• Serve as support to the CAA Foundation
• Serve as the relationship manager for corporate prospects and current donors
• Work with grant manager to assist with the preparation of grant applications including research, identification, development, and response to grant opportunities
• Oversee donor database, Bloomerang, to ensure timely gift acknowledgement and maintaining donor records
• Manage the United Way Greater Cincinnati and All-Staff/employee giving campaign

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in non-profit fundraising
• Experience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate-income families
• Experience managing donor communications and marketing, annual giving, donor databases and special events
• Experience collaborating with Board members and committees to advance fundraising efforts
• Desire and ability to manage a small team of development staff in the future

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• High-level comfort in asking for corporate, individual and foundation donations
• Passion for networking, socially poised, people oriented
• Knowledge of Hamilton County with existing personal and professional networks
• Ability to work under pressure both independently and as a team player
• Articulate communicator (written and verbal) with a persuasive selling style
• Ambitious with a desire to take initiative
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize duties
• Innovative problem solver
• Desire to lead and make an impact by motivating others

THE PAYOFF

• See your efforts have a direct impact on individuals and families every day
• Work collaboratively with a passionate group of staff members, Board members and volunteers
• Help the organization grow and increase its impact throughout the community
• Target base salary is $90K - $100K plus a robust benefits package

DIVERSITY/INCLUSION STATEMENT

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating the talent in our communities – and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ability, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or national origin. You don’t have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to reach out.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

The Director will work out of the CAA office on Langdon Farm Road in Cincinnati with some flexibility for occasional remote work.