Overview
Grants & Fundraising Director Jobs in Cincinnati, OH at Little Brother-Friends of the Elderly
Position: Grants & Fundraising Director
Location: 5530 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Why Work Here
Join a passionate team dedicated to ending isolation among older adults. At LBFE, you’ll collaborate with volunteers, staff, and the community to create meaningful connections while developing your skills in nonprofit program coordination and elder services.
Job Summary
The Grants & Fundraising Director plays a key role in supporting fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and event coordination. This position serves as the central point for managing donor records, coordinating sponsorships, and executing fundraising events that support organizational growth and community impact.
Essential Functions
· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors through consistent outreach, relationship-building, and donor engagement activities.
· Develop and execute annual giving campaigns, donor appeals, and other fundraising initiatives designed to expand the donor base and achieve annual revenue goals.
· Research grant opportunities and support the preparation, submission, tracking, and reporting of grant proposals and funding requests.
· Coordinate and execute fundraising events, including event planning, vendor coordination, setup, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.
· Manage sponsor relationships and commitments, including outreach, tracking, communication, recognition, and fulfillment of sponsorship benefits and deliverables.
· Prepare and distribute donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, fundraising reports, and related correspondence while maintaining accurate donor and contribution records.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements Qualifications:
· 2-5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or event coordination
Education:
· High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
Preferred Qualifications:
· 1-3 years of grant writing experience.
· 1–3 years of experience with donor databases such as Little Green Light, Donor Perfect, Salesforces
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
· Experience working in a small team or nonprofit environment
Work Schedule
· Full-time position: 40 hours per week
· Primary schedule: Monday–Friday
· Flexibility required to support occasional evening/weekend needs and select holiday programming
Compensation And Benefits
· Hourly pay: $60,00-$65,000, based on experience
· Paid time off: 10 paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, and 9 sick days annually
· Health benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision
· Retirement: IRA plan with employer match up to 3% of gross earnings (match percentage reviewed annually), with employee contribution required to receive the match
About Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE)
For decades, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) has been dedicated to one simple, powerful idea: no older adult should have to age alone. Founded after World War II and grounded in the belief that human connection is essential to well-being, LBFE brings people together through friendship, celebration, and consistent companionship—creating a community where elders feel seen, valued, and supported.
As part of the LBFE team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization where your work directly improves lives every day. You’ll collaborate with caring volunteers, staff, and community partners to build meaningful relationships, coordinate engaging programs, and ensure older adults remain connected to resources and social opportunities. This is a chance to grow your skills in nonprofit program coordination and elder services—while doing work that truly matters.
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Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Grants & Fundraising Director
Company: Little Brother-Friends of the Elderly
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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