Development Manager

Organizational Background

Ohio Women’s Alliance (OWA) is a power-building Reproductive Justice organization providing programming, resources, and education for women, gender-expansive people, and youth across Ohio. Our vision is an Ohio where all people can thrive—where women and gender-expansive people have the power to make decisions about their lives, their families, and their communities. Rooted in Reproductive Justice, our mission is to ensure access to safe communities, equitable education, holistic health care and wellness, inclusive democracy, and economic prosperity. This role will work across Ohio Women’s Alliance (a 501(c)(3)) and Ohio Women’s Alliance Action Fund (a 501(c)(4)), both nonprofit entities with intersecting yet separate missions.

Position Title: Development Manager

Reports To: Senior Director of Finance & Operations

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Ohio-based or willing to relocate with a potential relocation package. Remote with access to office space in Columbus. Limited in-state travel required for meetings and events.

Position Summary

OWA seeks a skilled communicator and relationship builder to execute our fundraising strategy and advance our mission. The Development Manager will lead grant writing and reporting; support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; manage the donor database; and coordinate development-related events and campaigns. The ideal candidate has nonprofit development experience, outstanding writing skills, strong project management abilities, and alignment with Reproductive Justice values.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Pipeline Management

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), including the Executive Director, to execute OWA & OWA AF’s annual fundraising plan
• Maintain a clear fundraising pipeline, including individual, foundation, corporate, and government prospects
• Lead and execute fundraising strategies for ​our 501(c)(4), including cultivating major donors, managing​ grassroots giving programs, overseeing compliance with applicable political fundraising regulations, and aligning revenue efforts with the organization’s advocacy goals
• Prepare briefings, updates, and materials for donor meetings, funder conversations, and internal strategy discussions
• Track progress toward revenue goals and provide regular updates to the SLT

Grant Writing & Grants Management

• Research, identify, and qualify new funding prospects aligned with OWA’s mission and values
• Write compelling, well-researched, and tailored grant proposals
• Manage an updated grant calendar to ensure timely submission of proposals, renewals, and reports
• Work with the Senior Director of Finance & Operations to draft grant budgets, compile supporting documents, and complete accurate grant reports
• Coordinate with program staff to gather data, stories, and updates for reporting

Donor Stewardship, Cultivation & Events

• Support Senior Leadership Team with development and execution of OWA’s individual giving program, including donor segmentation, annual appeals, online campaigns, and mid-level donor strategy
• Support planning and execution of donor-focused events, including cultivation events and in-person fundraisers
• Represent OWA at community and donor events; support the Executive Director and Deputy Director in preparation and follow-up for donor engagements
• Ensure timely acknowledgement letters, donor stewardship touchpoints, and ongoing relationship maintenance

Donor Database & Development Operations

• Manage and maintain the donor database in collaboration with Communications & Data staff, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete donor records
• Oversee gift entry, data integrity, and regular reporting to inform fundraising strategy
• Generate donor lists, giving histories, and segmentation for appeals, campaigns, and stewardship
• Develop systems and processes that strengthen development operations and organizational efficiency

Collaboration with Marketing & Communications

• Partner with the communications team to develop donor communications, annual giving materials, fundraising collateral, grant narratives, and impact stories
• Support messaging that aligns fundraising needs with organizational programs and storytelling priorities

Experience & Competencies Desired for the Role

• Alignment with the values of Reproductive Justice, including a commitment to equity, bodily autonomy, and community-centered work
• A commitment to ongoing development as an anti-racist leader
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related fields; experience in movement-building or Reproductive Justice settings preferred
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, especially for grants and donor communications
• Attention to detail, especially with regard to deadlines and grant requirements
• Strong relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
• Adaptability in a demanding social and political environment
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
• Comfort working independently, taking initiative, and managing sensitive information with discretion
• Experience with donor databases (e.g., EveryAction, Bonterra, Bloomerang, Salesforce, or similar) strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising tools.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000 and commensurate with experience. OWA is proud to offer eligible employees a robust benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 4% employer contribution. Eligible employees receive additional fringe benefits, including the Doula and Reproductive Health Policy and 16 weeks of Extended Paid Leave. Eligible staff receive 22 days of paid time off, and the organization observes 13 holidays.

Accessibility Info & Physical Requirements

• This position is designed to be mostly remote with the option to utilize our shared office space in downtown Columbus. While daily work is mostly remote, there is an expectation to attend occasional in-person meetings and events.
• Our shared office space is located in a building less than a block from accessible public transportation
• This office has an entrance with no steps near free, accessible parking and an elevator.
• The office has an ADA accessible bathroom
• Physical requirements include: long periods of sitting, working on a computer in chunks of time that can extend to 8-hour days, consistent communication via computer, driving/being transported for occasional travel

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please send a PDF of your resume and cover letter to HR@OhioWomensAlliance.org with “Development Manager” in the subject field.

• Please submit your resume along with a cover letter telling us a little bit about yourself, your commitment to Reproductive Justice, and why you’re interested in the job. If you have questions about the hiring process, please contact HR@OhioWomenAlliance.org.
• We will close the application window on Friday, February 27. Candidates must be available for phone screening interviews between March 9 and March 13. Due to the high volume of responses to our job postings, if you have not been invited to interview by March 23, please note that we will not be moving your application forward.
• If you need accommodations for either applying or interviewing for this role, please contact HR@OhioWomenAlliance.org.

A Note to Potential Candidates

At OWA, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more creative, and more resilient organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and identities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Studies have shown that women, BIPOC folks, trans folks, and other people with marginalized identities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and are focused on finding the best candidate for the role. That candidate may come from a background less traditional to our field of work, or may not have all of the skills and experience we’ve listed. We would strongly encourage candidates who feel like they align with a majority of the experiences and competencies listed to apply, even if they don't believe they meet every one of the qualifications described.

OWA is proud to offer eligible employees a robust benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a discretionary 4% employer contribution. Eligible employees receive additional fringe benefits, including the Doula and Reproductive Health Policy and 16 weeks of Extended Paid Leave. Eligible staff receive 22 days of paid time off, and the organization observes 13 holidays.