Development Manager

About

The Development Manager will play a key role in executing the annual fundraising plan and maintaining a clear fundraising pipeline. This position will lead grant writing and grants management, support donor stewardship, and manage donor database and development operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to execute the annual fundraising plan and maintain a clear fundraising pipeline
• Lead grant writing and grants management, including researching prospects, writing proposals, and managing grant calendars
• Support donor stewardship, cultivation, and events, including individual giving programs and donor-focused events
• Manage donor database and development operations, ensuring accurate records and efficient systems

Requirements

• Collaborative and strategic thinker with experience in fundraising and development
• Strong grant writing and management skills
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with donor database management and development operations
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends
• Experience with event planning and execution

Benefits

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This role advances the organization's mission to ensure access to safe communities, equitable education, holistic health care, inclusive democracy, and economic prosperity for women and gender-expansive people across Ohio by securing funding for Reproductive Justice programming and advocacy.

• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related fields; experience in movement-building or Reproductive Justice settings preferred
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, especially for grants and donor communications
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience with donor databases (e.g., EveryAction, Bonterra, Bloomerang, Salesforce) strongly preferred

• Salary range: $60,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience
• 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary 4% employer contribution
• 22 days of paid time off, 13 observed holidays, 16 weeks of Extended Paid Leave
• Doula and Reproductive Health Policy, potential relocation package

Ohio Women's Alliance is a power-building Reproductive Justice organization providing programming, resources, and education for women, gender-expansive people, and youth across Ohio, working to ensure access to safe communities, equitable education, holistic health care, inclusive democracy, and economic prosperity.