DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT: FULL-TIME
Who is Easterseals Redwood?
At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.
By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.
Easterseals Redwood operates a ~$30 million annual budget, with a fundraising target of $4M in 2026 and a goal to increase giving each year. In 2024, we completed a $30 million capital campaign and opened The Farmer Family Foundation Regional Impact Campus in Walnut Hills as a hub for our work throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage
Why join Easterseals Redwood as the Director of Advancement:
- Competitive salary, flexible schedules!
- PTO and Extended Illness Time
- Health Insurance options
- 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
- Dental and Vision Insurance options
- Disability Insurance options
- Education and Professional Development Assistance
- Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 10 Paid holidays
- Public Service Loan Eligible Employer
- Growth Opportunities, inclusive environment, supportive management!
Position Summary:
Serve in an integral leadership role within the Advancement and Marketing team and report to the Vice President, Advancement & Marketing. Responsible for planning, managing, and executing activities that increase, diversify, and sustain philanthropic support for Easterseals Redwood from individuals and corporations. Leading a team of professionals, responsible for the mid- and major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship. Bring both strategic vision and hands-on leadership, with the ability to clearly communicate plans, progress, and results to senior leadership.
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive a significant focus on developing a strategy for increasing gifts of $5000+ and building a strong planned giving program.
- Partner with the VP, Advancement & Marketing to meet all philanthropic goals for individuals and corporations by creating integrated cultivation plans that engage and connect donors to our work.
- Utilizing Raisers Edge NXT, develop goals and plans for mid and major gift donors and prospective donors to secure gifts of $5000+, with personal focus on gifts of $10K+.
- Collaborate with agency leadership to establish funding priorities aligned with organizational goals.
- Grow and manage a portfolio of donors while supporting team members in effective portfolio management.
- Establish and manage philanthropy budgets and performance metrics; track and analyze results and return on investment (ROI); and recommend improvements to enhance outcomes.
- Use donor data and giving information to develop Individual goals and overall priorities for team to guide advancement strategy.
- With focus on the donor experience, ensure every donor has a meaningful opportunity for engagement and education about our work, including their role in our success.
- Utilize resources provided by Easterseals National to expand planned giving presence and increase opportunities for non-cash gifts.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Qualifications:
- Belief in the mission and values of Easterseals Redwood.
- Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years in fundraising leadership and 10 years working in fundraising, sales, marketing, or related field.
- Proven success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, including experience managing and mentoring fundraising professionals in the process.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, providing clear direction, fostering collaboration, and engaging team members to achieve results. Demonstrates integrity and accountability in leadership decisions.
- Extensive experience with donor databases and demonstrated ability to use data to inform strategy and achieve fundraising goals.
- Excellent writing, listening, interpersonal, and customer service capabilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work a standard schedule, with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend events.
If you’re someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply. 
