Development Manager – Annual Giving & Donor Engagement
stjosephhome.org, Sharonville, OH, United States
Position:
Annual Fund and Events Manager
Location:
Sharonville, OH
Job Id: 543
# of Openings: 1
Annual Fund and Events Manager Saint Joe’s At Saint Joe’s, we believe in the power of community. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and enriching programs for people with developmental disabilities while supporting the families who love them.
We are seeking an energetic, creative, and strategic fundraising professional to lead our annual fund and signature fundraising events. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both relationship‑building and execution — someone who can see the big picture, build a plan, and then bring it to life.
The Annual Fund & Events Manager owns the strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of Saint Joe’s fundraising events and annual giving program, helping grow donor engagement and long‑term philanthropic support for our mission.
Position Overview Events
Manages two major annual events: The Incline to the Finishline 5K and the Golf Classic along with donor appreciation and engagement gatherings throughout the year.
Beyond execution, the position is responsible for turning participants into supporters through intentional follow‑up, stewardship, and relationship development.
Annual Fund
The role also partners closely with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Marketing to grow the annual fund through appeals, engagement strategies, and donor cultivation.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, build and execute all aspects of Saint Joe’s signature fundraising events
Develop creative and engaging participant experiences that reflect the mission
Create an atmosphere for the 5K that celebrates disability
Manage timelines, logistics, vendors, volunteers (with the Volunteer Coordinator), sponsorships and budgets
Coordinate cross‑department collaboration (programs, marketing, leadership)
Evaluate event outcomes and implement improvements year‑over‑year
Create strategies to convert event participants into donors
Plan and execute smaller donor appreciation and engagement events
Partner with leadership to develop and implement annual giving strategy
Conduct donor follow‑up, stewardship and relationship building
Support recurring donor program and corporate partnerships
Track engagement and giving data to guide strategy and retention efforts
Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with donors, corporate partners and community partners
Continuously identify new outreach and engagement opportunities
Desired Attributes
Is energized by the mission and the people we serve
Thinks creatively and enjoys trying new approaches
Sees challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles
Takes initiative and ownership of outcomes
Balances strategy and execution
Is collaborative, positive and relationship‑oriented
What Success Looks Like
Events that are engaging, memorable and mission‑centered
Increased event participation
Increased donor retention
Growth in recurring and annual giving
Expanded community engagement and partnerships
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Annual Fund and Events Manager
Location:
Sharonville, OH
Job Id: 543
# of Openings: 1
Annual Fund and Events Manager Saint Joe’s At Saint Joe’s, we believe in the power of community. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and enriching programs for people with developmental disabilities while supporting the families who love them.
We are seeking an energetic, creative, and strategic fundraising professional to lead our annual fund and signature fundraising events. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both relationship‑building and execution — someone who can see the big picture, build a plan, and then bring it to life.
The Annual Fund & Events Manager owns the strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of Saint Joe’s fundraising events and annual giving program, helping grow donor engagement and long‑term philanthropic support for our mission.
Position Overview Events
Manages two major annual events: The Incline to the Finishline 5K and the Golf Classic along with donor appreciation and engagement gatherings throughout the year.
Beyond execution, the position is responsible for turning participants into supporters through intentional follow‑up, stewardship, and relationship development.
Annual Fund
The role also partners closely with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Marketing to grow the annual fund through appeals, engagement strategies, and donor cultivation.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, build and execute all aspects of Saint Joe’s signature fundraising events
Develop creative and engaging participant experiences that reflect the mission
Create an atmosphere for the 5K that celebrates disability
Manage timelines, logistics, vendors, volunteers (with the Volunteer Coordinator), sponsorships and budgets
Coordinate cross‑department collaboration (programs, marketing, leadership)
Evaluate event outcomes and implement improvements year‑over‑year
Create strategies to convert event participants into donors
Plan and execute smaller donor appreciation and engagement events
Partner with leadership to develop and implement annual giving strategy
Conduct donor follow‑up, stewardship and relationship building
Support recurring donor program and corporate partnerships
Track engagement and giving data to guide strategy and retention efforts
Identify opportunities to deepen relationships with donors, corporate partners and community partners
Continuously identify new outreach and engagement opportunities
Desired Attributes
Is energized by the mission and the people we serve
Thinks creatively and enjoys trying new approaches
Sees challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles
Takes initiative and ownership of outcomes
Balances strategy and execution
Is collaborative, positive and relationship‑oriented
What Success Looks Like
Events that are engaging, memorable and mission‑centered
Increased event participation
Increased donor retention
Growth in recurring and annual giving
Expanded community engagement and partnerships
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