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First Tee - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky · 13 hours ago

Development Director

Erlanger, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

First Tee-Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky is a nonprofit organization focused on youth development through golf. The Development Director will work closely with the CEO to implement fundraising strategies, manage donor relationships, and lead fundraising campaigns to support the organization's mission.

Non-profit Organizations

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the annual fundraising plan in collaboration with the CEO

Drive revenue growth through customized donor outreach

Grow Clubhouse Stewardship Society level giving ($1K+)

Design and implement direct mail and peer-to-peer campaigns targeting donor acquisition, re-engagement, retention and upgrades

Partner with the CEO to secure leadership gifts, corporate sponsorships and multi-year commitments

Manage a portfolio of 75+ donors and prospects

Develop and execute personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans

Conduct regular meaningful donor interactions and document activity in CRM

Proactively solicit and upgrade donor giving through face-to-face meetings

Craft compelling cases for support and customized proposals

Identify and qualify new donors through referrals and leveraging database tools

Lead planning and execution of donor engagement and fundraising events including annual peer-peer campaigns and stewardship gatherings

Support special initiatives including the Chapter’s 20th Anniversary in 2026

Ensure all donors receive timely, accurate personalized donor acknowledgment and impact reporting

Maintain timely and accurate donor data and activity records in CRM

Work closely with staff, board members, and fundraising volunteers

Represent First Tee at community events, networking opportunities, and donor meetings

Serve as a key ambassador for the First Tee mission and youth impact story

Qualification

Nonprofit fundraisingDonor cultivationCRM toolsInterpersonal skillsCommunication abilities

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising and development

Demonstrated success in securing face-to-face donations, sponsorships and partnerships

Self-starter; ability to hold oneself accountable and collaborate with others for team success

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and influence donors

Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities

Experience with donor databases and/or CRM tools

Preferred

passion for youth development, sports, and community impact

Golf ecosystem and/or nonprofit experience knowledge is a plus

Benefits

Medical contribution (QSEHRA)

401K match

Performance-based bonus

Mobile phone allowance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Company

First Tee - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

At First Tee - Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky, our mission is to enable kids to build the strength of character that empowers them through a lifetime of new challenges.

Founded in 2006

Cincinnati, Ohio

2-10 employees

https://firstteegcnky.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Patty Lusheck Ragio

Chief Executive Officer

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