Director of Development

Ohio Children's Alliance•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Through its mission, the Ohio Children's Alliance fosters a brighter future for Ohio's children and families through advocacy, innovation, and collaboration with health and human services organizations. The team is passionate about building innovative solutions to challenges facing kids and families, empowering families to raise Ohio's next generation of leaders. The Director of Development will be a driving force in advancing this mission to improve the lives of children and families across Ohio. This new leadership role is designed for a relationship-builder who is energized by connecting people to purpose and opportunity. The Director will lead efforts to secure and steward resources-through partnerships, donor engagement, and events-that will expand the Alliance's reach and empower them to pursue innovative approaches to their work. Reporting directly to the Chief Advocacy Officer, this position is fully integrated into the team and works in close partnership with Marketing & Communications to ensure fundraising and outreach efforts are unified, strategic, and impactful. The Director will help shape the future of the Alliance by strengthening relationships and building the support needed to advance its most important initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public administration, or related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, or development leadership-preferably in a mission-driven or advocacy setting.
Demonstrated success in building and leading partnership programs, securing major gifts, and diversifying revenue.
Exceptional relationship-building, storytelling, and communication skills.
Experience collaborating across teams and with diverse stakeholders.
Comfort with data, CRM tools, and performance metrics.
Passion for child welfare and children's behavioral health.
A commitment to advancing equity.
A background check will be run prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred.
Knowledge of Ohio's philanthropic and nonprofit landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

Finalize, launch, and lead the Alliance's first comprehensive corporate partnership program, establishing a pipeline of multi-year, mission-aligned partners, and cultivating sustained corporate support.
Build and steward relationships with individual donors, including major gifts and recurring supporters.
Develop and execute donor engagement and stewardship strategies that foster long-term commitment to the Alliance's mission.
Collaborate with the Acceleration Team and program leaders to identify funding needs for new and innovative initiatives.
Proactively seek and secure resources to support projects that fall outside traditional funding streams.
Lead efforts to reduce reliance on state funding by expanding and diversifying the Alliance's revenue streams.
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, corporate philanthropy, and community partnerships.
Partner with Marketing & Communications to elevate the Alliance's profile, amplify our impact, and engage new audiences.
Represent the Alliance at events, with partners, and in statewide conversations to build relationships and increase organizational visibility.
Maintain accurate records of partner and donor engagement; leverage CRM insights to inform strategy and track progress.
Provide regular updates and outcomes reporting to the Chief Advocacy Officer and leadership.