Posted: November 21, 2025
Expires: January 20, 2026
Toledo GROWs
900 Oneida St, Toledo, OH 43608
Supervisor: Toledo GROWs Executive Director
Classification: Hourly
Employment Status: Part-time
Date Updated: 11/20/2025
Summary: This position works in partnership with the Executive Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies. Responsibilities include writing, tracking, and reporting on grants; developing and executing strategies to expand the donor base and sponsors; and planning and executing fundraising events. Additionally, the Development Manager will assist the Executive Director with simple accounting needs to maintain best practice separation of duties. This position has the potential to move into full-time in the future, depending on the success of development efforts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Work with Executive Director to create and implement the Development Plan that incorporates a range of strategies including annual giving, major giving, grants, corporate, in-kind giving, social media, and special events.
· Work with the Executive Director on all donor communications, recognition, and stewardship strategies.
· Lead the planning and execution of all fundraising events, including Harvest Dinners and any new events, working closely with the Executive Director and board event committee: securing contracts for services and materials needed; coordinating logistics during the events; follow up after events.
· Identify grant opportunities, complete and submit applications for grants, oversee collection of records needed for reporting, and complete and submit all reports required by funders.
· Maintain donor contact records, donations, solicitations, and gift acknowledgment.
· Responsible for the mailings of all development correspondence, including the timely acknowledgement of donated funds.
· Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the website, working with website agency and other Toledo GROWs staff.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None at this time, aside from occasional supervision of volunteers.
Required Skills:
· Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in fundraising or related field
· At least two years of experience in development, fundraising, or grant management
· Knowledge and experience with data entry systems and reporting
· Exceptional competence in writing, editing, and proofreading
· Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through with minimal direction
· Attention to detail, good organizational skills
· An understanding and belief in the mission and work of Toledo GROWs
· Flexibility in varied job assignments
· Upbeat, positive attitude
· Willingness to pitch in where needed as a team player with other staff members
· Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
· A valid driver’s license is required
Preferred Skills:
· Non-profit experience
· Strong writing skills and grant writing and reporting experience preferred
· Experience in event management
· Knowledge of social media tools: Facebook, Instagram, and website management
· Knowledge of the Toledo area and community
- · Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
Work Hours and Setting:
· Flexible hours, with the majority of work between 8:00 and 4:30 Monday through Friday; some evening and weekends required
· Majority of work takes place on site at Toledo GROWs; possibility of some remote work
· The individual will work inside and outside with others. At times, the work environment may be loud with the possibility of exposure to extreme temperatures.
Physical Requirements:
· Maintain dexterity, vision, and coordination, sufficient to perform essential functions
· Requires the ability to be mobile (including, but not limited to walking, bending, squatting, crouching, twisting, reaching, etc.)
· Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
Toledo GROWs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
To Apply:
· Send resume and cover letter via email by January 9, 2026 to Sarah Ryley, Executive Director Sarah.ryley@toledogrows.org
· Attachments must be in .doc or .pdf format; do not include resume in the body of your email