Development Specialist (AmeriCorp Vista)

Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc. is seeking a creative fundraising professional to expand our fundraising capacity across Cincinnati. You will build capacity with individuals and foundations, manage corporate sponsorships, in-kind giving, donor stewardship, data administration, and newsletter creation.

The role includes leading fall/spring appeals, sponsorship planning, and grant writing. Join a mission-driven team serving high-potential youth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline preferred
• Fundraising/grant writing/professional writing

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising capacity building with individuals and foundations, corporate sponsorships, in-kind giving, donor stewardship, data administration, and newsletter creation
• Plan and execute fall and spring fundraising appeals and sponsorship program
• Create monthly newsletters and contribute to grant writing
• Cultivate new donors and steward existing donors

Job description

Company Description Breakthrough Cincinnati Inc., founded in 1992, is an independent 501(c)3 organization focused on expanding educational opportunities for high-potential, underserved youth. The program serves students in grades 6 through 9, who are selected through a rigorous process that considers academic merit, educational goals, and risk factors. Over a four-year period, students engage in intensive academic and personal growth experiences guided by college-age Teaching Fellows using a distinctive “students-teaching-students” model. Breakthrough Cincinnati operates two program sites in the Greater Cincinnati area at Cincinnati Country Day and the University of Cincinnati, leveraging in‑kind support from host schools to direct fundraising efforts toward program operations.

****THIS IS AN AMERICORP VISTA ROLE**** Please ensure you read all the details about being an AmeriCorp Vista carefully before applying. (https://www.americorps.gov/serve/americorps/americorps-vista)

Role Description Breakthrough Cincinnati is seeking a creative, competitive self-starter to join our team. We are expanding our organization to serve more students across Cincinnati, and we seek a partner to build our fundraising capacity to grow! You will lead our capacity building in the area of fundraising with individuals and foundations, corporate sponsorships, in‑kind giving, donor stewardship, data administration, and newsletter creation. Some of the projects include leading the fall and spring fundraising appeals, planning and execution of our sponsorship program, creating our monthly newsletter, grant writing, and the cultivation of new donors. The role is in the center of the action with our students, families, donors, and staff! We are a fun and smart group of student‑centered professionals and cannot wait to meet you! **Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.**

Skills Needed

• Belief in BTC mission
• Fundraising/grant writing/professional writing
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline preferred
• Prior nonprofit development or fundraising experience is highly beneficial but not necessary