Development and Alumni Relations Manager

Development and Alumni Relations Manager

Posted: July 24, 2026
Expires: September 22, 2026

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-time

Leadership Toledo cultivates a community of leaders dedicated to serving with authenticity and purpose. Through our community leadership programming, we inspire individuals of all ages to connect, grow, and serve-creating a stronger, more vibrant Toledo region.

The Development and Alumni Relations Manager leads Leadership Toledo's fundraising and stakeholder engagement efforts, serving as a key ambassador for the organization. This role builds and maintains relationships with donors, alumni, board members, and community partners while managing the donor database and development plan. The position combines strategic fund development with hands‑on relationship management to advance Leadership Toledo's mission.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to set fundraising targets and build the annual development strategy
• Lead execution of the fund development plan
• Plan and coordinate signature fundraising events like the Annual Community Breakfast and Restaurant Week Toledo
• Design and implement annual giving opportunities that grow donor participation
• Stay current on fundraising best practices and trends

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a growing base of individual and corporate donors
• Own and deepen relationships with key donors, sponsors, and community partners
• Oversee donor database management, gift processing, reporting, and stewardship practices

• Partner with Program Directors and the Communications, Marketing, and Event Coordinator to keep alumni engaged through programming, events, and volunteer opportunities
• Maintain the alumni database and build an ambassador network
• Collect alumni impact stories, connecting alumni engagement to donor cultivation and organizational storytelling

• Represent Leadership Toledo at community events to enhance the organization’s visibility
• Strategically and creatively support programming across the organization
• Participate in networking/affinity groups to raise awareness and visibility of Leadership Toledo

Other duties and special projects as assigned

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or relationship-based work (nonprofit experience a plus)
• Proven ability to build trust and cultivate long-term relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, mission-aligned appeals
• Comfortable with data: donor database management, gift processing, and reporting (experience with donor CRM platforms a plus)
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to learning new tools and technology
• Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor events and programming
• Passion for community leadership, service, and philanthropy, and alignment with Leadership Toledo's mission
• Relationship Builder
  - Genuinely enjoys connecting with people and earns trust quickly with donors, alumni, and colleagues alike
• Mission-Aligned
  - Demonstrates genuine investment in Leadership Toledo's goals and outcomes
• Growth-Oriented
  - Constantly exploring new opportunities to deepen the organization's impact
• Driven
  - Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable with limited day‑to‑day structure
• Strong Communicator
  - Conveys information clearly and professionally to a range of audiences
• Well-Organized
  - Manages competing priorities with strong follow-through and attention to detail

Compensation: The budgeted salary range for this role is between $55,000-$65,000 depending on skills, experience, and equity (both market and internal).

• Auto/Cell Stipend
• Wellness Stipend
• Professional Development Opportunities