Donor Relations & Major Gifts Officer

Easterseals Redwood; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and Extended Illness Time

Health Insurance options

401 K Retirement Plan with a company**

Dental and Vision Insurance options

Disability Insurance options

Education and Professional Development

Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)

Employee Assistance Plan

10 Paid holidays

Public Service Loan Eligible Employer

Growth Opportunities, inclusive环境, and

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Cincinnati seeks an Independent Giving Officer to drive mid-level and major gifts, steward donor relationships, and expand support for Veterans, Disabilities, and Workforce Development programs. The role focuses on revenue growth from individual donors and sustaining engagement across regions.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in fundraising or sales, strong communication, CRM experience, and a collaborative mindset to help the advancement team reach annual goals and

Qualifications

• Minimum two to four years proven success in fundraising/development or sales and marketing.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and meet new people.
• Experience with donor database or CRM is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to 150 donors through effective communication and ongoing stewardship with a goal to increase engagement and giving.
• Develop and implement strategies for retention, cultivation, and solicitation of existing and new donors.
• Utilize data and research tools to identify new opportunities and giving trends to grow contributions.
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions with donors using agency’s fundraising database, Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Serve as a resource and collaborative team member. Attend events as needed to engage with donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Relationship-building

Creative problem solving

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Professional demeanor

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Easterseals Redwood in Cincinnati seeks an Independent Giving Officer to drive mid-level and major gifts, steward donor relationships, and expand support for Veterans, Disabilities, and Workforce Development programs. The role focuses on revenue growth from individual donors and sustaining engagement across regions.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in fundraising or sales, strong communication, CRM experience, and a collaborative mindset to help the advancement team reach annual goals and