Job Overview

Position: Director of Development

Direct Supervisor: Executive Director, Jonathan Holmes

Employment Status: Full-time, salaried (FLSA exempt)

Location: Ohio – In Person Postion

Description

The Director of Development is responsible for managing the donor experience and overseeing all

development-related tasks under the Executive Director's supervision. This role is vital in ensuring

donors feel connected and appreciated, while supporting Fieldstone's overall development strategy.

Strong cross-departmental collaboration is essential, so we are seeking a team-oriented individual.

Duties

Donor Relationship Development and Management

• Refine and develop a clear donor identity (Who are our donors? Why do they give?).
• Maintain a calendar and schedule for all donor communications and update the Executive Director on upcoming tasks.
• Oversee the donor engagement cycle, including:
  • Welcome Kits
  • Campaigns
  • Thank-you notes and follow-up emails
  • Receipting/ gift acknowledgement coordination with finance.
• Handling any donor inquiries and responding promptly
• Maintain accurate reporting for donor activities and giving

Communication and Coordination

• Collaborate with the Director of Communications and Marketing to coordinate donor communication strategies.
• Ensure consistent and accurate data entry into the CRM (DonorBox) and manage CRM-style notes.
• Investigate and implement a texting service to improve donor engagement.
• Initiate and manage contact with lapsed donors to maintain and strengthen relationships.

Strategic Donor Engagement

• Direct and enhance monthly giving initiatives and develop strategies for strategic gifting.
• Phone calls to donors, as directed by Executive Director
• Willing and able to travel 2–3 times per year for required events, including a team retreat in February and October fundraising events.
• Participate in planning and support for annual fundraisers
• Attendance at team meetings, on-on-ones, ad hocs as needed.
• Participation in annual team retreat.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Executive Director and Management Team to align on strategy and goals.

Job Description

Details

• Full-time, salaried, exempt position
• Compensation will be discussed during the interview process and is based on experience.
• Benefits (include but not limited to)
• PTO in accordance with the FC PTO policy
• Holiday Pay in accordance with FC Holiday Calendar
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in FC's health insurance plan
• This position is a 12-month, fixed-term role, with the intention of continuation pending a yearend evaluation of performance and future objectives.
• Work hours are flexible within the expectations of a full-time role (approximately 40 hours per week)