Director of Development and Communications

Requirements

• Unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ Ohioans
• Awareness of the issue priorities, policy battles, and experiences of LGBTQ+ Ohioans
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising and communications, with demonstrated success in donor cultivation and media relations.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, advocacy work, and the Ohio nonprofit landscape strongly preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; expertise in digital marketing, social media, and public relations.
• Proven ability to develop strategy, set goals, and deliver results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills; commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficiency in fundraising and communications software (e.g., CRM systems like EveryAction, email marketing platforms, design tools).

We prefer but do not require the following qualifications and skills :

• Direct experience working at an LGBTQ+ or trans-focused movement organization
• An understanding that the process of changing hearts and minds is not overnight or immediate, which is a core element of our theory of change
• Spanish speaker

Benefits

• Benefit Package
• Generous time off package, including paid vacation after six months of employment, 10 paid holidays, 15 days of paid organizational shutdown breaks, 2 weeks of paid sick leave per year, paid family and medical leave, and more.
• Health and vision insurance with minimal employee contribution ($100 per month + $100 per month for optional family coverage)
• Employee-paid dental insurance
• Paid Family Leave and sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
• FSA with employer $25 per month contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Access to optional employee-paid insurance coverage, including long-term disability coverage.
• 403-B plan with employer matching
• Digital security services.
• Multiple stipend opportunities, including Bring Your Own Device, cell phone, internet, and professional development stipends.
• Access to a Bodily Autonomy Assistance Fund