Senior Director of Development

Unify America

. Design and lead a multi-year Ohio campaign plan with annual targets, gift-range chart, and a mix of foundation, corporate, individual, and public-sector support .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in fundraising, including securing major gifts and grants, while effectively managing relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in grant writing, proposal crafting, and utilizing CRM tools like HubSpot to track campaign progress and funding strategies.

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Fundraising ExperienceGrant WritingRelationship ManagementCRM ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

FundraisingGrant WritingProposal CraftingCampaign PlanningRevenue Projections

Soft Skills

CommunicationAttention to DetailStorytellingCivic Engagement

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot

Industry Keywords

Civic Bridge-BuildingNonprofit FundraisingCorporate SponsorshipsFoundation GrantsMajor Gifts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and lead a multi-year Ohio campaign plan with annual targets, gift-range chart, and a mix of foundation, corporate, individual, and public-sector support
Turn Akron’s results and the statewide vision into cases for support, proposals, pitch decks, and impact reports
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward Ohio individuals, foundations, and major corporations
Recruit and lead a statewide advisory growth team of business, philanthropic, and civic leaders across Ohio
Ensure each new League has a locally anchored funding plan before launch and a path to multi-year sustainability
Track fundraising efforts across cities and feed lessons into the expansion playbook
Train and support local Executive Directors, boards, and steering committees in fundraising
Create reusable fundraising tools, templates, prospect research guides, gift-range charts, and pitch materials
Coordinate statewide and local asks to prevent competition for funders and unlock local funding
Serve as primary relationship manager for Ohio funders, leading briefings, site visits, and Assembly observations
Coordinate with development leaders on national and Ohio strategy
Uphold Unify America’s nonpartisan commitments and separation between funders and Civic Assembly recommendations
Maintain accurate Ohio pipeline, campaign progress, gift agreements, and reporting deadlines in HubSpot
Provide regular dashboards for leadership and the Board

Requirements

What you’ll need

7–10+ years of progressive professional fundraising experience
Proven track record of securing major individual gifts, foundation grants, and corporate sponsorships at the $100k+ level
Masterful grant writing, storytelling, and proposal crafting skills
Ability to communicate complex civic concepts simply and persuasively
Strong analytical skills to evaluate institutional giving trends, align program goals with funder priorities, and build multi-year revenue projections
Meticulous attention to relationships and the details that steward them forward
CRM management; HubSpot preferred
Passion for civic bridge-building, reducing polarization, and strengthening American democracy
Must be a resident of United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k match up to 5%
Internet and phone reimbursement
A healthy, appreciative, feedback-driven workplace
Flexible, self-managed PTO