Senior Director of Advancement & Fundraising

GCPGC; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

Matching retirement

Generous PTO

Job summary

KidFuture CPS in Cincinnati is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy, reporting to the Executive Director. The role oversees major gifts, donor engagement events, and donor stewardship while strengthening the organization’s philanthropic revenue and donor base.

This senior position requires 5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising, proven leadership, and a track record in donor cultivation, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising, advancement, major gifts or corporate development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive advancement strategy aligned with KidFuture’s mission and strategic plan.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, collaborating with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Establish annual fundraising goals and track progress using data-driven metrics.
• Supervise and support advancement staff and consultants as applicable.
• Create and track budgets and prepare reports related to fundraising activities for the Executive Director and Board of Directors as needed.
• Build, cultivate, oversee, and steward relationships of roughly 300 major donors and supporters.
• Lead solicitation for major gifts of $50,000+ in partnership with leadership.
• Oversee donor communications, recognition and stewardship programs.
• Create and execute annual giving campaigns and special fundraising initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to the fundraising team; supervise 1-3 members.
• Set prioritization for grant strategy and corporate relationships.
• Work with Programs to strengthen partnerships and secure funding.
• Plan and oversee fundraising and cultivation events.
• Utilize data and analytics to track and evaluate fundraising effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Donor engagement

Major gifts

Communication

Board engagement

Data analysis

Team management

Grant writing

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

NEON One

iWave

QuickBooks Online

MS Office

Google Workspace

Canva

MailChimp

Job description

KidFuture CPS in Cincinnati is seeking a Director of Advancement to lead a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy, reporting to the Executive Director. The role oversees major gifts, donor engagement events, and donor stewardship while strengthening the organization’s philanthropic revenue and donor base.

This senior position requires 5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising, proven leadership, and a track record in donor cultivation, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships.