Regional Development Officer – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Mary's Meals; Kentucky; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary’s Meals in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is seeking a Regional Development Officer. This full-time remote role grows awareness, engagement, and financial support by building relationships with individuals, faith communities, schools, businesses, and local organizations to expand the donor base and volunteer network.

Day-to-day includes planning and executing regional fundraising initiatives, cultivating annual giving programs, and providing personalized stewardship to donors and

Qualifications

• Strong fundraising and annual giving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding philanthropy and donor stewardship.
• Proficient prospect research and tracking fundraising performance.
• Experience in nonprofit development or community outreach; faith-based or international contexts is a plus.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regional fundraising initiatives.
• Cultivate annual giving programs and donor relationships.
• Provide personalized stewardship to donors and partners.
• Conduct prospect research and develop compelling communications.
• Represent Mary’s Meals at regional events, in-person and virtual.
• Collaborate with development and communications teams.

Skills

Fundraising

Annual giving

Donor relations

Prospect research

Public speaking

Donor stewardship

Relationship building

Volunteer engagement

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CRM

Job description

Company Description

Mary’s Meals is a global organization that provides one nutritious daily meal in a place of education, helping chronically hungry children access schooling and a pathway out of poverty. Starting by feeding 200 children in Malawi, the organization now serves more than 2 million children every school day. By using locally grown food whenever possible and relying heavily on volunteers, Mary’s Meals keeps running costs low and ensures that at least 93% of donations directly support charitable work. The average cost to feed a child for a year is kept affordable, making it easier for supporters to have a tangible impact. With millions of children still out of school worldwide, Mary’s Meals is committed to expanding its reach and deepening its impact.

Role Description

The Regional Development Officer – Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is a full-time remote role responsible for growing awareness, engagement, and financial support for Mary’s Meals within the assigned region. In this role, the officer builds and nurtures relationships with individuals, faith communities, schools, businesses, and local organizations to expand the donor base and volunteer network. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and executing regional fundraising initiatives, cultivating annual giving programs, and providing personalized stewardship to donors and partners. The officer will conduct prospect research, prepare compelling communications and presentations, and represent Mary’s Meals at regional events, both in-person and virtually. This role collaborates closely with colleagues across the development and communications teams to align regional strategies with overall organizational goals and ensure consistent, mission-centered messaging.

Qualifications

• Strong fundraising and annual giving skills, with experience developing and managing donor campaigns and regional initiatives.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, including public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated understanding of philanthropy and donor stewardship, with a commitment to ethical and mission-driven engagement.


• Solid research skills for identifying prospects, analyzing regional opportunities, and tracking fundraising performance.


• Relevant experience in nonprofit development, community outreach, or a similar role; knowledge of faith-based or international development contexts is an advantage.


• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple projects, and travel within the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region as needed.


• Proficiency with CRM or donor management systems, and standard office software tools.


• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as nonprofit management, communications, business, or international studies) or equivalent professional experience.