Director of Development & Fundraising

The role

The Director of Development & Fundraising will lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy and strengthen organizational awareness. This senior-level leader will cultivate donor relationships, guide gift initiatives, and oversee marketing communications to advance the strategic plan.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy including corporate and foundation giving, annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and special events.
• Identify, research, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with donors.
• Partner with the President & CEO, development staff, and senior leaders to advance fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish priorities and engage members in fundraising.
• Lead marketing and communications strategies to promote mission, programs, and services.
• Use data and reporting tools to monitor results and maintain CRM.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical fundraising practices.
• Serve as an ambassador and build community partnerships.
• Contribute to strategic direction and collaborative culture.
• Potential to manage team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, humanities, social sciences, or related discipline, or extensive relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in professional sales, nonprofit business development, community relations, or a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain long-term professional relationships.
• Demonstrated nonprofit experience as an employee or volunteer.
• Positive, engaging leadership and a collaborative, collegial approach.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal, and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency with technology, databases, current applications, and social media.

Nice to have

• Experience with nonprofit boards
• Fundraising events
• Grant writing
• Proposals
• Business cases
• CRM systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Three personal days
• Generous vacation time
• Accrued sick leave with rollover

About the company

Gladden Community House is a settlement house serving the Franklinton and near west side neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio since 1905. Its programs serve thousands of neighborhood children and families as well as clients throughout Franklin County.