Development and Marketing Director

Development and Marketing Director; Milan Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Community impact

Job summary

The Edison Birthplace Association seeks a Development Director to lead all fundraising and revenue-generation strategies in a collaborative, growth-minded environment.

You will expand the donor base, secure foundation and grant funding, cultivate major gifts, and elevate EBA’s visibility with local partners and the community. Reporting to the Board, you will coordinate donor relations and campaigns in Milan, OH.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years in fundraising, grant writing, or non-profit management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for donor storytelling.
• Experience with donor management software/CRMs and grant portals.
• Hybrid work with periodic on-site meetings in Milan, OH.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan targeting donors, sponsors, and foundations.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective and current major donors and local partners.
• Prepare progress reports on fundraising metrics for the Board and leadership.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor cultivation

Communications

Leadership

Strategic planning

Tools

CRM software

Grant portals

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Development Director is a pivotal leadership role responsible for planning, directing, andexecuting all fundraising and revenue-generation strategies for the Edison BirthplaceAssociation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Development Director will expandEBA’s donor base, secure foundation and grant funding, cultivate major gifts, and elevate theorganization's community visibility.

This is an ideal role for a self-motivated, growth-minded non-profit professional who thrives in acollaborative, flexible hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Strategy and Execution

Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan targeting individualdonors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.

Research, draft, submit, and manage grant proposals and reports to private, corporate,and government funding sources.

Design and manage annual giving appeals, direct mail campaigns, and digitalfundraising efforts.

Plan and execute major fundraising events and special initiatives to drive communityparticipation and revenue.

2. Donor Cultivation and Relationship Management

Identify, steward, and cultivate relationships with prospective and current major donors,board members, and local community leaders.

Maintain and optimize the donor database to ensure accurate record-keeping, timely giftacknowledgments, and insightful reporting.

Build strategic partnerships with local businesses, historical societies, and educationalinstitutions.

3. Organizational Strategy and Leadership

Collaborate with the Board President and Board of Trustees to align fundraising goalswith EBA’s strategic vision.

Prepare regular progress reports on fundraising metrics and development budgets forthe Board.

Represent the Edison Birthplace Association at community functions, networking events,and organizational meetings.

Experience: 2–3+ years of professional experience in fundraising, grant writing, development, or non-profit management (preferred).

Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with aproven ability to articulate a compelling story to prospective donors and grant reviewers.

Technical Proficiency: Experience with donor management software/CRMs, grantapplication portals, Microsoft Office, and basic digital marketing/social media tools.

Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently in a hybrid setup, prioritize taskseffectively, and meet firm deadlines.

Passion: A genuine appreciation for history, historic preservation, or museum education.

Work remotely with periodic on-site presence required in Milan, OH for board meetings, events, and site visits.