Director of Development

Location: Columbus, Ohio

% of Travel: 25%

Organization: The Ohio Children’s Alliance

Position Type: Full‑Time, Hybrid—Staff residing within the state of Ohio will be expected to attend meetings and events as required by their position or requested by their supervisor. These meetings may be held anywhere in Ohio, typically in Columbus.

Compensation: $100,000, negotiable and commensurate with experience. Generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement benefit, professional development opportunities, public service student loan forgiveness options.

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.

Collaborate and advocate with great people! We are a team of talented and diverse people, who are passionate about building innovative solutions to challenges facing kids and families. With community agencies as our partners, we are empowering families to raise Ohio’s next generation of leaders. Join us!

The Director of Development will be a driving force in advancing our 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 our reach and empower us to pursue innovative approaches to our work.

Reporting directly to the Chief Advocacy Officer, this position is fully integrated into our team and works in close partnership with Marketing & Communications to ensure our 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 our most important initiatives.

• Corporate Partnership Program Leadership:
  Finalize, launch, and lead the Alliance’s first comprehensive corporate partnership program, establishing a pipeline of multi‑year, mission‑aligned partners. Move beyond traditional conference sponsor ships to cultivate sustained corporate support.
• Donor Engagement & Individual Giving:
  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.
• Strategic Funding for Innovation:
  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.
• Diversification of Revenue:
  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.
• Expanding the Alliance’s Footprint & Influence:
  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.
• Data, Systems & Reporting:
  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.

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, public administration, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 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…