Hybrid Fundraising & Development 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 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.