Development and Alumni Relations Manager

Toledo Community Foundation; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto/Cell Stipend

Wellness Stipend

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Leadership Toledo is seeking a Development and Alumni Relations Manager to lead fundraising and relationship-building with donors, alumni, board members, and community partners. You will manage the donor database and develop a comprehensive development plan to advance the organization’s mission.

This role blends strategic fundraising with hands-on relationship management, with events and programs to engage stakeholders and tell the organization's impact story.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fundraising or nonprofit relationship-building experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to craft compelling appeals.
• Proficiency with donor databases and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple relationships and projects.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fund development strategy with the Executive Director and annual plan.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a growing base of donors and sponsors; deepen relationships.
• Partner with alumni and program teams to engage stakeholders and storytell impact.
• Represent Leadership Toledo at community events and support programming across the organization.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Relationship building

Communication

Database management

CRM platforms

MS Office

Project management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Development and Alumni Relations Manager

Posted: July 24, 2026
Expires: September 22, 2026

Leadership Toledo

Development and Alumni Relations Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time

About Leadership Toledo

Leadership Toledo cultivates a community of leaders dedicated to serving with authenticity and purpose. Through our community leadership programming, we inspire individuals of all ages to connect, grow, and serve-creating a stronger, more vibrant Toledo region.

Position Overview

The Development and Alumni Relations Manager leads Leadership Toledo's fundraising and stakeholder engagement efforts, serving as a key ambassador for the organization. This role builds and maintains relationships with donors, alumni, board members, and community partners while managing the donor database and development plan. The position combines strategic fund development with hands‑on relationship management to advance Leadership Toledo's mission.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Development Strategy

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to set fundraising targets and build the annual development strategy
• Lead execution of the fund development plan
• Plan and coordinate signature fundraising events like the Annual Community Breakfast and Restaurant Week Toledo
• Design and implement annual giving opportunities that grow donor participation
• Stay current on fundraising best practices and trends

Donor Management

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a growing base of individual and corporate donors
• Own and deepen relationships with key donors, sponsors, and community partners
• Oversee donor database management, gift processing, reporting, and stewardship practices

Alumni Relations

• Partner with Program Directors and the Communications, Marketing, and Event Coordinator to keep alumni engaged through programming, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Maintain the alumni database and build an ambassador network
• Collect alumni impact stories, connecting alumni engagement to donor cultivation and organizational storytelling

Community Engagement

• Represent Leadership Toledo at community events to enhance the organization’s visibility
• Strategically and creatively support programming across the organization
• Participate in networking/affinity groups to raise awareness and visibility of Leadership Toledo

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or relationship-based work (nonprofit experience a plus)
• Proven ability to build trust and cultivate long-term relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, mission-aligned appeals
• Comfortable with data: donor database management, gift processing, and reporting (experience with donor CRM platforms a plus)
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to learning new tools and technology
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor events and programming
• Passion for community leadership, service, and philanthropy, and alignment with Leadership Toledo's mission
• Relationship Builder - Genuinely enjoys connecting with people and earns trust quickly with donors, alumni, and colleagues alike
• Mission-Aligned - Demonstrates genuine investment in Leadership Toledo's goals and outcomes
• Growth-Oriented - Constantly exploring new opportunities to deepen the organization's impact
• Driven - Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable with limited day‑to‑day structure
• Strong Communicator - Conveys information clearly and professionally to a range of audiences
• Well-Organized - Manages competing priorities with strong follow-through and attention to detail

Compensation

Compensation: The budgeted salary range for this role is between $55,000-$65,000 depending on skills, experience, and equity (both market and internal).

• Auto/Cell Stipend
• Wellness Stipend
• Professional Development Opportunities