Senior Director of Advancement: full time/senior leadership role/nonprofit organization

Make a measurable impact. Build sustainable revenue. Lead with purpose.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio is seeking a Senior Director of Advancement to lead fundraising strategy and execution for our mission-driven nonprofit at a critical growth stage. This is an experienced senior-level role with real accountability, direct access to executive leadership, and the opportunity to see your work translate into tangible community impact. If you are a strategic fundraiser who still enjoys being hands-on with donors, partners, and your team—this role offers visibility, autonomy, and purpose.

The Role at a Glance

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Director of Advancement provides leadership for all fundraising, donor relations, and grant development functions. This role is responsible for:

• Achieving 95% of annual revenue goals across individual giving, corporate partnerships, grants and events
• Increasing donor retention by 10% year over year
• Adding 10 new major donors or partners annually
• Leading and developing a high-performing Advancement Team

What You Will Do

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and advancement strategy aligned with organizational priorities
• Lead, coach, and supervise the Advancement Team to meet revenue and engagement goals
• Partner closely with the COO and senior leadership team on multi-year growth and sustainability planning

Major Gifts, Corporate, & Institutional Giving

• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, and foundation prospects
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donor and partner relationships
• Lead institutional fundraising strategy, including competitive grant submissions and reporting
• Guide corporate partnership development and sponsorship activation

Board & Cross-Functional Engagement

• Lead board fundraising strategy, training, and engagement
• Serve as a key liaison between Advancement, Finance, Programs and senior leadership team

Campaigns, Stewardship, & Messaging

• Oversee annual fund, capital, and special campaign planning and execution
• Oversee case statements, proposals, and donor-facing impact reports
• Ensure consistent, high-quality donor recognition and stewardship

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field; master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years progressively responsible nonprofit fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in major gifts, donor stewardship, and team leadership
• Experience with grant writing and corporate partnerships
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Comfort working cross-functionally in a collaborative environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience using donor databases; Little Green Light preferred

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position is $116,000 – 155,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The total rewards package includes a comprehensive benefits offering that includes paid time off, twenty paid holidays, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, group life insurance, and a car allowance. This is a remote position; however, regular travel is expected to meet with donors, cultivate relationships, attend networking and community events, attend board meetings, and support fundraising activities that require in-person engagement.

Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter highlighting fundraising experience and interest in the mission Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio.