Development and Communications Coordinator, Cincinnati, Ohio

Position Open Until Filled.

The Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati is a non-profit that provides free legal assistance to resolve serious problems for low-income families so they can achieve economic security and family stability. We’ve helped tens of thousands of families stay safe and stable since 1908.

Legal Aid is seeking a full-time Development and Communications Coordinator. In this multifaceted role, you will work with the Director of Development & Communication to create effective fundraising campaigns and develop high-impact digital, video, and print communications for multiple audiences. The position requires experience in content development, video editing, and copy editing, as well as strong writing skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

 If you are passionate about shaping effective messaging that drives awareness and support for an organization that serves families in need, we encourage you to apply! Visit www.lascinti.org for more information about Legal Aid.

Position Description

• Provide administrative and creative support for the Director of Development & Communication
• Manage donation tracking and donor recognition notifications, with focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Responsible for the DonorPerfect database, reports, and campaign lists
• Manage communications calendar and help create social media posts, videos & events
• Assist in development of fundraising, newsletters, annual report, and other communication materials
• Responsible for shooting and editing photos and videos as well as working with outside graphic design firms to create marketing materials
• Responsible for managing regular edits and uploads to the Legal Aid and affiliate websites
• Provide administrative and creative support for organization events

Qualifications

The successful application will meet the following qualifications.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; a degree in Marketing or Communications preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong copy editing skills is a plus.
• Experience in a non-profit development or marketing communications environment is preferred
• Expert on Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Donor Management Databases; DonorPerfect knowledge a plus
• Experience with content management systems and e-mail marketing platforms, Constant Contact a plus
• Strong knowledge of graphic design, photography, and video editing; Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, and Microsoft video editing proficiency a plus
• Excellent organizational skills

• Ability to work independently, multitask with ease and under pressure

Compensation and Benefits

• Legal Aid offers competitive compensation, $23.35/hour, dependent on experience

• Excellent Benefits package includes generous paid leave, comprehensive health insurance, 401K and pension plan
• This is a full-time 40-hour-week M-F position with occasional evening event support required

Application Process

Applicants should submit all items listed below via Legal Aid’s ADP platform: http://bitly.info/job

1. Cover letter explaining the reasons for your interest,
2. Current resume, and
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Interviews will be arranged by Legal Aid Society. Please do not call.

The Legal Aid Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 

Legal Aid offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process. If you need assistance, you may request an accommodation by emailing staffing@lascinti.org.

Job Title: Fund Development & Marketing Director – Full Time

 Mission: Helping people create sustainable futures through community building, housing opportunities, and financial education.

 Accountable to: Executive Director

 Position:

The Fund Development & Marketing Director is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing fund development strategies for WIN, especially the cultivation and stewardship of our donor base. The director directs and coordinates all fund development initiatives, including planned giving, annual giving, donor development and recognition, and special events. Provide supervision for fundraising team members. In coordination with other team members identify and develop targeted grant proposals.

 Responsibilities:

• New donor recruitment and stewardship of our new & existing donors including on-going communication and relationship building.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of Salesforce data base, including gift receipting, acknowledgements, and pledge reminders.
• Develops & edits monthly e-newsletter for donors and friends of WIN.
• Responsible for Annual Giving Campaigns and development of a strategy to increase the number of annual donors.
• Grant/foundation research, proposal writing, and outcome reporting in collaboration with other WIN staff.
• Provide presentations about WIN to potential supporters.
• Develop donor recognition programs.
• Commitment to collaborate with the Executive Director to fulfill fund development strategies that advance WIN’s mission and values.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current fundraising trends.
• Supervises Fund Development/ Marketing Assistant.
• Serves as staff liaison with Hall of Fame and Fund Development committees.
• Serves on the Administrative Team.
• Coordinates WIN’s volunteer program.

 Qualifications:

• Commitment to advance the mission and vision of WIN.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in fund development or related field.
• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Capacity to utilize appropriate technology to reach fund development goals.
• Focus on team-building and motivating our diverse staff, board members and other volunteers to be ambassadors for WIN and expand our philanthropic opportunities.

 Compensation:

Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 and includes health insurance benefits, paid time off, flexible spending account, and employee assistance programs.

 Application process:

Applicants should email a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to winfo@wincincy.org or submit by mail to Working In Neighborhoods, Attention: Personnel Committee 1814 Dreman Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 

Executive Director
Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO)
Location: Ohio (Hybrid within Ohio possible)
Reports to: Board of Directors
Classification: Part-Time, Contracted
Compensation: $65,000-$85,000 based on education and experience

Position Overview
The Executive Director of the Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of the organization, advancing OANO’s mission to strengthen, promote, and advocate for Ohio’s nonprofit sector. This role offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished nonprofit executive to lead a respected statewide association, elevate its influence, and ensure long-term financial and organizational sustainability.

The Executive Director is OANO’s chief ambassador, fundraiser, and advocate, working in close partnership with the Board of Directors to guide strategy, deepen policy impact, grow diversified revenue, and deliver high-value programs and services for members across Ohio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Advocacy

• Provide visionary leadership and steward OANO’s mission, values, and strategic priorities in partnership with the Board of Directors.
• Serve as OANO’s chief representative and advocate with policymakers, funders, partners, and nonprofit leaders statewide and nationally.
• Monitor nonprofit sector trends and public policy developments and position OANO as a trusted thought leader and voice for the sector.

Fundraising & Financial Sustainability

• Lead comprehensive fundraising and revenue diversification strategies, including grants, sponsorships, partnerships, membership growth, and earned revenue.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporate partners, public funders, and major donors.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship, overseeing budgets, financial planning, and long-term sustainability in collaboration with the Board.

Organizational Excellence

• Oversee high-impact programs, services, and member engagement strategies that meet the evolving needs of Ohio nonprofits.
• Lead strategic communications and serve as the organization’s chief spokesperson to enhance visibility and credibility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and uphold best practices in nonprofit governance and operations.

Board & Staff Leadership

• Foster a strong, transparent partnership with the Board of Directors and support effective governance.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing team while cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in nonprofit management, public administration, business, public policy, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of senior or executive leadership experience in the nonprofit, association, or public-interest sector.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, revenue growth, and financial sustainability.
• Proven experience in advocacy, public policy engagement, and coalition-building.
• Exceptional leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to strengthening Ohio’s nonprofit sector.

WHY OANO?
This is a compelling opportunity for a mission-driven executive to shape the future of Ohio’s nonprofit sector, influence policy, build sustainable funding, and support thousands of organizations working for the public good across the state.

To apply, please submit your resume to BoardCoChair@oano.org.

Last Mile Food Rescue is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that operates on a simple thesis: hunger is a logistics problem. Since November 2020, we have rescued more than 18 million pounds of food and delivered nearly 16 million meals to neighbors in need — powered by a network of 400+ nonprofit agency partners, a dedicated volunteer corps, and a growing fleet operation.

We are a logistics-first organization scaling rapidly. This role sits at the intersection of our mission and our growth — and it is one of the most consequential hires we will make.

We rescue and move more food every year — 30%+ growth annually. But volume alone does not solve hunger. The missing piece is demand-side intelligence: a clear, data-grounded picture of where food-insecure people live, where our network is under-serving them, and a community-based strategy to close those gaps.

This Director will build that picture and then go build the network to match it. That means combining rigorous data analysis with deep community relationship work — mapping food deserts and then going into those communities to stand up the access points that don't yet exist.

You will also inherit a proven program innovation ready to scale: Last Mile On The Go, a repack model developed with Easterseals that converts bulk rescued food into individual meal containers distributed through partner pantries. The playbook works. Your job is to take it to the next level.

This is not a coordination role. It is a builder role. The distribution strategy for Last Mile Food Rescue does not yet exist in its full form. You will create it.

 Please see attached job description for more details. 

The Retail Team Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of La Soupe’s retail, reception, and front-of-house space. They set expectations and parameters for the Retail team in ensuring a consistent, welcoming, and well-organized customer experience while maintaining strong execution of retail systems, staffing, and inventory practices. They open the Retail counter daily and oversee administrative tasks, including scheduling, reporting, and inventory management.

Reports to: General Manager ‍ ‍

Payroll type: Hourly (non-exempt)

Availability/Hours:  Available M-F 8-4 pm, 30-32 hours per week. Saturday availability preferred.

Desired timing of hire: Immediate

Job Posting date: 4/28/26

Locations: La Soupe, 915 E McMillian St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

About La Soupe: La Soupe is Ohio’s largest chef-led nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between food waste and food insecurity. We rescue surplus food and transform it into healthy meals using a unique chef-based model for the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community. By combining immediate relief with long-term nutritional education, we’re creating a more sustainable, food-secure future.

Our Retail operation is a fundraising, outreach, reception, and support team that leads with the food in communicating about La Soupe’s mission. We sell a small portion of the meals our chefs create from rescued ingredients to raise funds and communicate about both the state of surplus food and what our team is doing to address it. The Retail team is the first point of contact for anyone who walks in our doors or calls our phones.

Job Responsibilities:

• Retail Team Admin and Oversight

  • Serve as shift lead: ensuring smooth daily operations, setting parameters and expectations for successful completion of tasks.

  • Set expectations for reception experience: direct visitors as necessary, answer phone calls in a helpful and informative manner, handle walk-ins seeking help with compassion and professionalism. 

  • Set a consistent weekly staffing schedule, working with the General Manager to fill gaps in coverage.

  • Oversee part time Retail staff, setting and maintaining expectations for performance, attendance and behavior.

  • Generate monthly reports on sales, servings numbers, and shared food.

  • Handle customer questions, issues, and basic conflict resolution.

• Daily Retail Operations

  • Open/close retail space according to established procedures.

  • Escalate complex or non-standard requests as needed.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming retail environment.

  • Ensure accurate and efficient point-of-sale operation.

  • Check daily for scheduled special guests and make place settings as needed for lunch.

  • Maintain an accurate register and handle daily cash deposits.

• Inventory and Product Management

  • Manage online menu and Point of Sale system.

  • Accurately label and merchandise food products.

  • Coordinate with the kitchen on retail product needs to maintain a varied and balanced food menu.

  • Manage inventory of on-sale and in-reserve products to assure consistent turnaround and sufficient product.

  • Work with the communications team to ensure food products are photographed and communicated to standard.

  • Sample soups and other food products as they are made, offering feedback for quality assurance and requesting exceptional items for retail inventory.

• Miscellaneous Retail Oversight Tasks

  • Participate in and oversee lunch cleanup daily, packaging leftovers for sharing with community members.

  • Plan and execute special promotions around holiday and seasonal events.

  • Act as support team, assisting on administrative and operations tasks as time allows around Retail duties.

Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in management of retail, food service, or customer-facing operations.

• Proficiency in POS and inventory management systems.

• Experience in reception and/or sustainability-focused work preferred.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Ability to lead a shift independently and make decisions confidently.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Interest in La Soupe’s mission and ability to communicate it to others.

Compensation: $20-21.50/hour

Benefits: (Fulltime)

• 12 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday, Free Lunch, Free parking, phone stipend

• Medical, dental & vision insurance: 50% employer-paid medical premium; dental and vision employee-paid

• 401(k) plan (no match), life insurance and AD&D

• Paid sick days and PTO accrued based on hours worked 

• Parental paid leave policy after 1 year employment.

• Opportunity to work with the best crew in the city while helping communities

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Cole Weirich, General Manager at cole@lasoupe.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requires regular standing, walking, sorting, lifting, and physical movement, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and have stamina for physical work. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. The employee is frequently exposed to wet/humid conditions, mechanical parts, fumes, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud.

 Equal Opportunity: La Soupe, Inc. values a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member matters. All qualified applicants for this position will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Submission of Resumes & Cover Letter:

• Use Subject Header: HSC ED Search

• Send to: Interim@humanserviceschamber.org

• Deadline to Apply - May 15, 2026

Job Title: Executive Director 

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt 

Organization: Human Service Chamber of Hamilton County 

Location: Hamilton County, Ohio (works remotely) 

Reports To: Board of Directors 

Position Summary: The Executive Director is the chief executive of the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County (HCHSC), responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the organization.The Executive Director works collaboratively with member organizations, government agencies, funders, and the broader community to strengthen and advocate for the human services sector across Hamilton County. This position ensures the Chamber advances its mission to convene, connect, and advocate for providers and the people they serve. The ED actively recruits and stewards members to ensure chamber growth and strengthening of the breadth of the advocacy skills/community within the human services sector.

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Strategic Vision 

• With the Board, develop and execute a clear strategic plan aligned with the Chamber’s mission and values.

• Represent the chamber in public forums; advocating for policies and initiatives that benefit the human services sector. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, equity, innovation, and transparency across the network of member organizations. 

Operations & Management 

• Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, and communications (contact lists, marketing materials, web presence, communication content and cadence). 

• Supervise and support contractors, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. 

• Ensure all programs and initiatives are aligned with member and community needs. 

Advocacy & Public Policy 

• Represent the Chamber with elected officials and policy makers - with a primary focus on local advocacy as well as key state and federal issues impacting the human services arena.

• Advocate for policies and funding that benefit human services organizations and the communities they serve. 

• Lead efforts to develop unified sector-wide policy positions.

Community & Member Engagement 

• Maintain strong relationships with the Chamber’s diverse membership base. 

• Empower Committee Leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue and advance strategic priorities in alignment with the chamber’s overall mission. 

• Lead convenings and forums that promote collaboration and resource sharing. 

• Engage with community stakeholders, including nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and the public. 

Fundraising & Financial Stewardship 

• Solicit memberships and develop and implement strategies to promote the growth and sustainability of the chamber and its membership base. 

• Seek grants  and sponsors to support the chamber’s mission.

• Develop and manage the organization’s budget, in collaboration with the Board Treasurer, to ensure financial stability and accountability. 

Board Relations 

• Partner with the Board of Directors to set goals, measure impact, and ensure organizational accountability. 

• Provide regular updates to the Board on the Chamber’s progress and challenges. 

• Assist in board development, including recruitment, orientation, and engagement. 

Qualifications and Preferred Skills: 

• Strong business acumen and understanding of the human services sector. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership and management roles, preferably in a chamber of commerce, a membership organizationor nonprofit agency. 

• Proven track record of fundraising, financial management, and strategic planning.

• Experience convening groups and managing coalitions. 

• Existing relationships with policymakers and community leaders at the local, state, and/or federal level and experience advocating on areas of human services. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. 

• Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity and inclusion, and community engagement. 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range is $80,000-$90,000 depending on experience and skillset. Coverage of employee-only health premium.

Operations Coordinator (20 hours/week)

Wave Pool  |  Cincinnati, OH  |  In-Person

The Role

Wave Pool is a socially engaged art center in Camp Washington, Cincinnati. The Operations Coordinator provides operational and administrative support to staff, leadership, and the Board of Directors. The role requires a highly organized person who can manage a range of tasks at once, from financial record-keeping to board governance and events coordination.

The Operations Coordinator maintains organizational financial records — data entry, invoicing, reconciliation, expense tracking, and basic reports, and supports fiscal sponsorship coordination, including agreements, payments, and recordkeeping. This work will be central to Wave Pool's growing fiscal sponsorship activity. Additional responsibilities include communications coordination, mailing list maintenance, day-to-day office functions and correspondence, records in nonprofit management software, grant and donor tracking, and other administrative projects as assigned.

The Operations Coordinator supports senior staff and the Board of Directors by scheduling and coordinating meetings, compiling and distributing board dockets and meeting materials in advance, recording and distributing minutes, and serving as a point of contact between board members and staff.

The position is structured as part-time at start, with the intention of growing to full-time over the course of 2027 as organizational resources allow. It reports to the Executive and Artistic Director.

Qualifications
Strong preference for practicing artists.
Prior experience in an administrative or office support role, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
Technologically savvy, fast learner of new tools
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Experience in Google Workspace, Google Docs
Experience in accounting software and nonprofit finance and compliance basics is a plus.

This is an in-person position. Residence in the Cincinnati area at the time of the position start is required.

Compensation
$20/hour
This is a part time position, 20 hours a week
10 days PTO
Health cost reimbursement ($200/month) 
Access to Wave Pool’s facilities for personal creative work, including woodshop, ceramics kiln, vinyl cutter, project space, and tool library.

About Wave Pool

Wave Pool is a socially engaged art center in Camp Washington, Cincinnati, championing artist-driven practices that extend beyond galleries and museums: listening deeply, collaborating broadly, and working with neighbors and partners through visionary approaches to world building. Our work pairs communities’ knowledge of their needs with artists’ sense of possibility, building relationships and collective knowledge around complex issues. Wave Pool operates a gallery, residencies and fellowships, professional development for artists, woodshop, ceramics studio, and community gathering space.

Wave Pool is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

For more information about the position, reach out to Boris Oicherman, boris@wavepoolgallery.org, or come to his office hours at Swell Art Cafe, 4–6 pm every Wednesday.

Apply before May 17, 2026  https://form.jotform.com/261164170064045 

The application form will ask for the following:
Your name
Email address
Do you live in, or are you planning to relocate to Cincinnati, OH?
Cover letter and CV (upload)
Links to your creative work

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – New Cincinnati Nonprofits Alliance

Location: Cincinnati, OH | Status: Full-Time | Reports to: Board of Directors

Why Join Us A new organization will emerge from the combination of four nonprofits that have served this community for years - OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, Leadership Council for Nonprofits, Social Venture Partners and Cincinnati Cares.

This is more than an executive position; it's a chance to redefine how nonprofits will collaborate for the greater good. You'll lead a bold movement through transformational change, connect organizations for maximum impact, and help ensure every part of our community will thrive. This organization is positioned for future growth, with plans to expand its programming offerings, financial resources, and workforce.

Make a Difference That Multiplies

The Newly Merged Organization won't just support one mission; it will amplify hundreds of them.

We will be the backbone of the Greater Cincinnati nonprofit community, a dynamic resource center dedicated to making great organizations even greater. Through a powerful blend of services, products, and strategic partnerships, we will equip nonprofits with everything they need to go further, serve more people, and create lasting change.

When you join, you won't just be filling a role, you'll be fueling an entire ecosystem of impact. Every connection made, every resource provided, and every collaboration forged will strengthen the nonprofits that uplift lives across Greater Cincinnati every single day.

We believe in the power of quality, collaboration, diversity, and continuous growth, not just as words, but as the foundation of everything we will do. Our team will be passionate, purpose-driven, and committed to making the Greater Cincinnati region a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

If you're ready to bring your talents to work that truly matters, work that will ripple far beyond a single organization, this New Merged Organization is where you belong.

Stronger nonprofits. Greater impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will serve as the organization's highest leader, responsible for advancing mission, ensuring long-term sustainability, and overseeing all operations. This leader will manage staff and volunteers, cultivate donors, maintain compliance, and serve as the face of the organization in the community. 

The CEO will be adaptable and capable of wearing multiple leadership "hats", seamlessly balancing visionary strategy, operational oversight, community engagement, revenue generation, and organizational effectiveness. With a system-thinking mindset, they will ensure people, processes, and culture are aligned for both high performance and equity. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision: Develop and execute bold strategic priorities with the Board, steering a collaborative nonprofit network toward measurable community impact while staying abreast of philanthropy trends and community needs.

• Build Collaborative Infrastructure: Design systems and shared services that will strengthen our clients, improve efficiency, and amplify outcomes. Lead organizational structure design for mission alignment, scalability, and responsiveness.

• Manage People & Culture: Inspire and lead staff and volunteers, fostering an equitable, inclusive, high-performing workplace culture. Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in governance, hiring, programming, and community engagement.

• Drive Revenue & Sustainability: Cultivate donors, secure grants, and develop innovative earned income opportunities that will support long-term financial health. Oversee grant writing, stewardship, and fundraising strategies aligned with brand and mission.

• Ensure Organizational Excellence: Oversee operations, programs, compliance, budgets, and fiscal controls with both strategic focus and operational discipline. maintain compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

• Champion Membership Growth & Stewardship: Serve as a proactive communicator comfortable with differing member priorities, using strong consultation skills to guide members to services and programs that will best fit their challenges and opportunities.

• Serve as Public Voice: Act as spokesperson and relationship-builder with nonprofits, civic leaders, funders, government, and underrepresented communities through speaking engagements, media interactions, and strategic networking.

• Lead Change with Courage: Guide organizational transformation, partnerships, and cultural alignment with intentionality, transparency, and clarity. Foster continuous innovation and adaptable problem-solving approaches.

The Ideal Leader

Executive Leadership: 8+ years of C-Suite/Executive Team leadership experience, including leading mission-driven organizations through major challenges (such as COVID-19) and transformation, with deep understanding of ongoing impacts on the nonprofit sector. 

Servant Leadership Mindset: Will demonstrate authentic servant leadership style, prioritizing the voice and needs of member organizations above personal visibility or ego. Understands that success will come through elevating others. 

Membership Growth & Stewardship: Proven track record as a proactive communicator comfortable navigating differing member priorities, with strong consultation skills and results-driven approach to recruiting and retaining membership base. 

Adaptability in Problem Solving: Exceptional problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and the likelihood that solutions may need revision as new organizational combinations and directions unfold, particularly during the first 18+ months of integration. 

Organizational Design & Systems Thinking: Skilled in restructuring, workforce planning, cultural alignment, community partnerships, and revenue development using data-driven insights. 

Financial & Fundraising Expertise: Proven success in securing major gifts, grants, and building organizational capacity while maintaining strong fiscal stewardship and regulatory compliance. 

Compelling Communication: Authentic, persuasive public communicator and coalition-builder able to balance big-picture vision with operational execution. 

Equity Champion: Deep, demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as organizational practice, with experience building high-performing, equitable teams and cultures.

Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (MBA, MPA, MA in Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development, or related field) preferred, or comparable experience.

Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000

Preference will be given to applications submitted by Friday, May 22, 2026.

Link to apply: CEOSearchNonprofitAlliance@onesourcectr.org

Job Title: Neighborhood Development Lead
Location: Community Matters, 2104 Saint Michael Street, Cincinnati, OH 45204
Status/Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Compensation Type: Non-exempt, salary, paid bi-weekly
Compensation: Starting at $50,000-60,000 annually, based on experience
Additional Benefits: Health and dental insurance (employer covers 100% of employee premium), 5% employer 403b contribution (eligible after 12 months of employment), generous paid time off, including 3 weeks paid breaks and other holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation/personal time, and Fridays off in June and July, and a strengths-based work structure, professional development, and flexible work environment.
Reports to: Executive Director Position Summary

The Neighborhood Development Lead plays a central role in advancing Community Matters’ neighbor-centered community development work. This position blends the functions of real estate development, property management, and community engagement to steward neighborhood properties, engage development partners, guide development projects, and ensure long-term sustainability of organizational assets. This role requires a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable managing details, building relationships, and moving projects forward. The Neighborhood Development Lead reports to the Executive Director and works with staff, partners, contractors, and neighbors to ensure that physical spaces support community priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Partnerships and Project Management
• Engage, develop, and maintain key partnerships to advance community priorities suchas housing, green spaces, and other community driven development projects.
• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of place-based projects.
• Manage development partnerships, timelines, budgets, contractors, and consultants.
• Support funding applications and pro forma development.
• Support site acquisition, due diligence, and feasibility analysis.
• Track project milestones and prepare internal progress reports.

Property Management
• Ensure properties meet safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Maintain documentation, inspections, and reporting requirements.
• Manage repairs and vendors for Community Matters managedspaces.

Community Engagement
• Partner with neighbors to gather insights, co-design development plans, and test and improve ideas.
• Ensure that all neighborhood development work is aligned with the long-term vision of our neighbors and advances equity, non-displacement, and inclusion goals.
• Engage with neighborhood groups, community council, business alliance, and other partners to represent Community Matters and engage stakeholders in neighborhood development goals.
• Lead engagement with development partners and serve as a connector and advocate between neighbors and developers.

Job Requirements
• Strengths-based approach to work, problem-solving, relationships, and community.
• Minimum of 3 years in affordable housing, mixed-use development, or community-centered real estate models.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with budgets, timelines, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local zoning, permitting, and development processes.

Organization Expectations
• Based in office and community 40 hours per week.
• Occasional evening or weekend meetings may be required.
• Local travel within the neighborhood and surrounding area.

How to Apply
Email cover letter and resume to Jobs@cmcincy.org. Application deadline: May 8th

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NLGA Development (approx. 40% of position)

• Perform all-sources development: fundraising, sales, invoicing, collection, tracking and reporting, service, recognition, renewal, and relationship building and maintenance
• Responsible to meet goal amounts
• Initiate and complete private sector membership and sponsorship sales, including in-kind donations, in-kind events, and possible grant application completion and writing
• Lead fundraising for 3+ meetings a year, largely from the private sector
• Assist in identification of opportunities from private sector, partners, foundations, and entities of government to fund policy research, seminars, capital expenses, international travel, or other
• Maintenance of all development through service, relationship building, billing & collections, renewals, tracking and reporting, etc.

 NLGA Meetings, Marketing, and Membership Services (approx. 35% of position)

• Represent the Association, its members and the office of lieutenant governor professionally and in a non-partisan manner
• Responsible for speakers’ technical needs for 3+ meetings/yr
• Second-in-command for meeting development, planning and execution, which may include leading on site visits and hotel selections, working with hotel on contractual issues, and management of and issues related to the hotel block
• Initiate/respond to public and private sector members and the press
• Assist in development of web site(s), and content for and posting to web site(s)
• Continue or initiate emerging media services including webinars, social media, etc.
• Become a primary user of the association database system, web site, and financial reporting system through self-guided study
• Become a primary user of other software/systems necessary to operate NLGA (i.e. Microsoft and Adobe products, QuickBooks, Good Grants, WordPress, etc.), through self-guided study
• Initiate improvements to NLGA communications, including web site, meeting materials, meeting agenda book, e-newsletter, printed newsletter, annual report, portfolio, more, and assist in writing and completion of each on deadline and suggest new or replacement opportunities
• Assist in content development for all NLGA services, products, publications and meetings
• Identify, initiate, service, and maintain new and existing services, projects, and opportunities for public and private sector members and staff
• Write research papers, news stories, newsletter articles, press releases, and various written updates

 NLGA Project Work (approx. 25% of position)

• Accept and readily assume a leadership role in the association sharing with the Director ideas and advice on short and long term planning, priorities, and strategic vision, while understanding the small nature of the association means the Associate Director performs his/er own and Association daily tasks (i.e. typing, telephone answering, filing, lifting and moving crates and boxes, etc.)
• Staff various sessions, meetings or missions which may contain international guests or to plan or help plan international missions, where this employee may not be attending, may also be attending, or may be attending as the lead or sole staff person
• Serve as committee or project director on a myriad of topics. Duties include agenda and minutes preparation, budget compliance, fiscal and/or policy analysis, development and maintenance of technical aspects
• Lead various projects which may include web site creation or maintenance, reporting including grant or other reporting, planning and conducting webinars, etc.
• Personally conduct all research, outreach or other elements of a project or proposal
• Perform original research, writing and presentations on an array of project or issue areas
• Perform original research, writing and presentations on issues related to the office of lieutenant governor or NLGA projects or NLGA operations

 All other duties as assigned.

 EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. Additional certification(s)/study are valued.

 EXPERIENCE

• Experience as project leader is a required minimum, Associate Director or Manager-level experience preferred.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Must have a proven record of completing work independently, meeting deadlines and goals with little supervision.
• Must possess proven political acumen, stalwart discretion and judgment, and immense professionalism.
• Proven track-record of development and fundraising from various sources (i.e. private sector, membership sales, successful grant writing experience, success obtaining or managing funding) is necessary.
• Knowledge of state government and experience in event planning/meeting management preferred but not required.
• Must have some technical knowledge including print communications, PowerPoint and other technology used at conferences. Web site experience is a plus.
• Must have exemplary communication skills, including oral presentations and sales ability, and in written communications including press releases, academic findings, annual reports, and/or news stories.
• Demonstrated experience in issue analysis or original research and presentation, published or presented works, is a plus.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• This individual must show initiative and be an independent and team worker, must have stalwart discretion and judgment, must multi-task, and must be an accountable, cooperative, collaborative, non-partisan team player.
• While working with NLGA at its highest level, this individual must also know they have no administrative support and they will be a hands-on employee in every way from answering phones to packing, lifting and shipping boxes.
• Must be able to independently lift and transport 40-pounds in a repetitive series. Must be willing to work long hours, be consistently on-call, and travel up to 10 – 20% of the time, including internationally.
• Must have or be able to obtain valid passport.
• Must accountably accept responsibility and leadership, and hold confidences.

SALARY:$65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience

LOCATION: Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Metropolitan Area (Office in Covington, KY) (maynegotiatelimited telecommuting)

TO APPLY:  Send cover letter and professional resume to kritters@nlga.us. 

As of April 2026