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The Ohio State University’s Connections Team is hiring multiple Assistant Directors of Development to focus on leadership annual giving. Assistant Directors broaden the community of donor support for the university and its Wexner Medical Center by establishing and managing relationships with donors, alumni, volunteers, and grateful patients, soliciting leadership-level annual gifts targeting $3,000-$99,999.  This position manages a defined leadership annual giving portfolio and is responsible for high-volume donor discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, documentation, and follow-up activity to meet established fundraising goals. The role requires frequent travel, including approximately two overnight trips per month plus regular in-state travel, and manages assigned travel and prospect engagement expenses within an allocated budget and established university and Advancement guidelines. The position uses reporting and analysis tools to assess portfolio activity, fundraising effectiveness, and prospect-specific cultivation and solicitation strategies, and is measured against established activity and revenue metrics, including meetings, solicitations, commitments, and dollars raised.

Ohio State is seeking a talented leader to elevate the advancement office at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to new heights - capitalizing on the existing, successful development efforts and coalescing them into greater success. In addition to leading fundraising efforts for the entire medical center, including the James Cancer Center, this individual will oversee all advancement efforts taking place in the seven health colleges of the University; this includes the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Public Health, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine. Role is posted until filled.

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and the College of Dentistry and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university (or Wexner Medical Center).

The Senior Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and the Fisher College of Business (FCOB) and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university. This role has a heightened focus on identifying, engaging and building a portfolio of donors who have a desire to support entrepreneurship efforts, namely at our Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship.

The Senior Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and the Fisher College of Business (FCOB) and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university.

The Director of Development develops and implements short- and long-term plans to secure foundation grants targeted at the $100,000 level and above. This position will work with a variety of colleges and constituent units to proactively assist in identifying new foundation prospects and move them through the fundraising continuum to solicitation and stewardship. Assists with raising the Foundation Engagement profile campus-wide through effective collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Programs and unit-based grant management offices. Engages college and unit leaders in developing and implementing long-term strategies for top foundation donors and prospects. Responsibilities will also include developing fundraising projections and managing personal plans to achieve identified annual goals. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills and a highly self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a team environment. Some travel is required and this position will work a hybrid-remote schedule.

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and Wexner Medical Center and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university and the Wexner Medical Center.   The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and Wexner Medical Center and the university, and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university and the Wexner Medical Center.

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the College of Medicine, Wexner Medical Center, and the university and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the University or Wexner Medical Center. The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised.  Central resources such as a robust donor database and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (FAES) and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university. The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

The Director of Development will understand the mission, needs and value proposition of the university and the College of Arts and Sciences and build relationships with prospective donors to increase philanthropic support. Donors such as alumni, friends, and/or grateful patients will be identified by listening for opportunities to align their interests and passions with opportunities to donate to the university. The aim of the role is to actively manage a portfolio of prospective donors to be asked for major gifts of $100,000 and above. Preparation for the “ask” will include creative and strategic utilization of resources to determine the prospective donor’s capacity for giving, build their interest, raise their sights, sustain their engagement and obtain a gift. Success in the position will be guided by annual metrics such as number of monthly meetings, number of gift commitments, and dollars raised. Central resources such as a robust donor database, and reporting and analytics tools exist to help the role achieve goals and manage an allocated budget.

The Assistant Director of Development and Affinity Engagement advances The Ohio State University’s philanthropic priorities by managing leadership annual giving relationships and using alumni and affinity engagement as a strategic pathway for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and pipeline development.  This hybrid position is primarily focused on cultivating and soliciting leadership annual gifts of $3,000 to $99,999, while also strengthening alumni and constituent relationships through engagement strategies that support fundraising outcomes and Advancement priorities.  As a member of the Connections team within the Ohio State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), the Assistant Director proactively manages an assigned portfolio of leadership annual giving donors and prospects through in-person visits, virtual outreach, engagement opportunities, and targeted cultivation activity.   The role emphasizes discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, identification and referral of future major gift prospects, and collaboration with volunteers and alumni leaders to advance fundraising and engagement strategies. The primary audiences for the Assistant Director include OSUAA affinity groups and Buckeye Connected Communities, with engagement activity intentionally focused on strengthening donor relationships, identifying prospective philanthropic support, and advancing leadership annual giving outcomes.

The Business Operations Analyst provides operational, analytical, and administrative support for the LAG Program and the Executive Director of Philanthropic Engagement. This position supports business operations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operational data, monitoring progress toward program priorities, preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations, and supporting annual planning, goal setting, resource planning, and workflow improvement efforts. The Business Operations Analyst coordinates with internal partners, Advancement units, academic and medical center stakeholders, and vendors to support operational processes, business transactions, data integrity, and timely follow-up on key deliverables. The role identifies operational challenges, recommends solutions, supports standardization efforts, and helps ensure resources, processes, and communications are aligned with broader fundraising and institutional priorities. The Business Operations Analyst requires strong written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, discretion, analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, use tools such as Workday, TAS, Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and consistently meet deadlines while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. All members of External Affairs are part of creating a culture that inspires an exceptionally multifaceted and talented team and are expected to exhibit The Ohio State University’s Shared Values. The Office of External Affairs is committed to acting with kindness, respect, and integrity at all times and welcoming our colleagues’ ideas, voices, and perspectives, acknowledging that we are better together.

The Medical Advancement Engagement team collaborates with colleagues from across the medical center, College of Medicine (COM), Advancement, and the University to create a strong connection with alumni, grateful patients, volunteers and donors and demonstrate the potential for their support of time, talent and treasure at Ohio State. The Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate develops and manages programs that engage constituents and advances their relationship with the COM and Wexner Medical Center (WMC) through the coordination of alumni, grateful patient and donor events and programs designed to inspire engagement with the WMC units, including the James/Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) and the College of Medicine. They assist in developing engagement strategy for both targeted and global audiences that occur on both an ongoing and annual basis, as well as developing and driving experiences that move constituents along the engagement and philanthropic continuum. This position is also responsible for partnering with assigned development officers from WMC units, including the CCC/James and College of Medicine, internal and external constituents, the OSU Alumni Association and university partners.

The Arts and Sciences (ASC) Engagement Team is a subset of the larger ASC Alumni and Development team, focused on building and deepening relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the college. The team’s efforts aim to strengthen constituent connections to both the college and the university, thereby increasing engagement, philanthropy, and awareness. Under the direction of the Consultant, the Engagement and Alumni Relations Senior Associate leads the planning, coordination, and execution of both virtual and in-person events and programs that connect alumni and donors to the life of the college. This role is central to designing meaningful engagement experiences that foster lasting relationships with Ohio State.