Director of Major Gifts

The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) seeks a Director of Major Gifts who will join our Advancement team. This role will play a pivotal role in growing the financial strength of the OEC, the OEC’s affiliated 501 (c) (4) organization, the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund (AF), and other affiliated entities. The Director of Major Gifts will increase fundraising revenue at a major scale for our Collective by leveraging data to develop innovative donor experiences and strategies, and implementing sustainable, high-yield fundraising programs. You will be joining a team that includes the Vice President of Advancement, Grants Director, Membership Engagement Manager, and will report to this team’s Managing Director of Individual Giving. Job Responsibilities As the Director of Major Gifts, your responsibilities will include: Donor Portfolio Management Developing and executing major donors giving strategies for mid-level and major donors, including corporate prospects who are politically compelled. Donor Engagement & Stewardship Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors through personalized communications and stewardship plans. Utilizing effective communication strategies and innovative engagement ideas to ensure donors understand the impact of their giving. Strategic Collaboration Serving as a point person for individual donor fundraising initiatives. Elevating the collective impact of the Ohio Environmental Council, the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, and other related entities. Acquisition & Growth Leading vision meetings, “friendraisers”, and political fundraising events to introduce new prospects to the OEC andOEC Action Fund. Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting new and existing donor prospects thro