Manager, Non-Profit & Social Impact

General Duties:
The Advancement Manager supports Groundwork Ohio’s statewide mission by helping grow and steward the philanthropic resources that make our work possible. Reporting to the President & CEO, this position serves as a key operational hub for the organization’s fundraising efforts, with a primary focus on individual and institutional giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant management, advancement operations, and fundraising strategy.

• Passion for the vision and mission of Groundwork Ohio and the ability to communicate this passion to others
• Strong relationship-building skills and a donor-centered approach
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
• Initiative, curiosity, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, mission-driven environment
• Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, public affairs, business, marketing, or a related field
• Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, advancement, development operations, or philanthropy
• Demonstrated experience with individual donor cultivation and stewardship
• Experience supporting foundation grant development and reporting
• Strong CRM/database management experience;
  Every Action preferred
• Experience preparing fundraising reports, dashboards, and analytics
• Experience working with executive leadership and nonprofit boards preferred
• Knowledge of Ohio’s philanthropic community preferred

Salary Range: $60,000–$75,000