Wexner Heritage Village · 2 hours ago
Director of Development
New Albany, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expWexner Heritage Village is a trusted provider of senior living and care services in the Greater Columbus community. They are seeking a Director of Development to revitalize their philanthropic program, develop a multi-year fundraising strategy, and build strong relationships within the community.
Elder CareHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Deborah Lefton
Responsibilities
Develop a multi‑year fundraising strategy aligned with WHV’s mission, values, and strategic priorities
Stand up core development functions: annual giving, major‑gifts pipeline & moves management, stewardship, donor communications, gift processing/acknowledgment, and reporting
Build and manage a personal portfolio of prospects and donors, with a focus on individuals and families in the Columbus Jewish community and aligned networks
Create authentic, trust‑based connections through 1:1 visits, parlor meetings, campus tours, volunteer engagement, and personalized stewardship
Research, write, and manage grants (program, capital, capacity); ensure strong funder relationships and timely reporting
Partner with the Senior Rabbi / Director of Spiritual Care to infuse Jewish values and meaningful narratives into donor experiences and communications
Collaborate with Marketing/Communications to craft a consistent case for support, impact stories, and segmented appeals
Implement/optimize a CRM; establish pipeline, activity, and revenue dashboards
Provide progress updates and insights to the President & CEO and to Board leaders
Qualification
Required
3–7 years of progressive experience in fundraising or relationship‑based engagement (Jewish communal work, healthcare philanthropy, higher‑ed, or human services)
Evidence of closing gifts and stewarding donors
Comfort operating as a department head and hands‑on practitioner at launch
Personable, warm, and credible with donors; an excellent listener and natural connector
Entrepreneurial builder with strong follow‑through; organized, disciplined, and data‑aware
Strong written and verbal communication; compelling storyteller and case‑maker
Cultural literacy and respect for Jewish values and Jewish communal life; experience in Jewish community contexts is a plus (not required)
CRM proficiency and basic analytics fluency
Benefits
Performance incentives tied to measurable outcomes (portfolio activity, revenue growth, retention)
Comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO
Supportive, mission‑driven culture
Company
Wexner Heritage Village
Wexner Heritage Village is a non-profit health care center that specializes in rehabilitation, home care, medical, lab & radiology services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase