Development Manager, WAC

As the Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind the Council’s financial sustainability and growth. Working in direct, collaborative partnership with the President & CEO, you will manage individual and corporate fundraising initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and execute campaigns that connect local supporters to our global mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratively design, execute, and monitor the annual fundraising strategy alongside the President & CEO to meet organization-wide growth goals.
• Act as a key ambassador for the Council; build, maintain, and steward meaningful relationships with individual donors, community members, and corporate sponsors, including managing a 25-40 person donor portfolio.
• Proactively identify, research, and qualify new revenue streams, including corporate sponsorships, major individual donors, and legacy giving.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of annual fundraising communications and events, ensuring corporate sponsors' branding and philanthropic goals are fully met.
• Maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date records of donor interactions, gifts, and pledges in the CRM (Bonterra) to support data-driven fundraising decisions.
• Manage the grantsmanship program (grant writing, reporting, tracking)
• Support board and volunteer fundraising.
• Retain and increase individual and corporate memberships.
• Delegate effectively to the program associate and (potentially) interns.
• Maintain a development goal tracking dashboard and update monthly

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or relationship-heavy roles like sales, account management, or donor relations.
• Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for global affairs, community engagement, and international education.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to pitch ideas and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Track Record: Demonstrated ability to meet fundraising targets, secure corporate sponsorships, or successfully manage a donor portfolio.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced, collaborative nonprofit environment.
• Initiative: Self-starter who can solve problems and implement solutions independently
• Attention to Detail: strong organizational skills and detail orientation
• Flexibility: Willingness to attend occasional evening, weekend, or community events as a representative of the Council.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience. CFRE (+) is a bonus.

What We Offer                                                                                                                          

We believe in taking care of our team. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Flexible Hybrid Work: 90% work-from-home flexibility (must be based in the Greater Cincinnati/NKY area for local meetings/events).
• Healthcare Reimbursement (HRA): Generous monthly premium reimbursements of up to $487.50/month for individuals or $983.33/month for families.
• Retirement: Simple IRA with a 3% employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):
• 2 weeks of paid vacation.
• 1 week of sick leave.
• 2 weeks of paid holiday time off (extended Christmas - New Year's closure).
• Summer Fridays (About 12 Fridays during the summer)
• Stipends: Monthly cell phone/WiFi stipend to support remote work.
• Growth: Dedicated budget and support for professional development opportunities.

To apply, please email apply@cincyworldaffairs.org with your cover letter and resume. Please make sure the documents are in pdf and they are named as the following: LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_Cover Letter / LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_Resume. 

Applications received by November 13th will receive priority consideration, though the position will remain open until filled. Thank you!