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The Salvation Army Southwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky Seeks a Donor Relations Director to Strengthen Major Gifts and Community Impact

They are looking for someone to manage a robust portfolio, work closely with a dedicated 15-person development team, and be part of a global mission with deep local roots.
Key qualifications include:
✔️ Minimum of 5 years’ nonprofit fundraising experience with proven success
✔️ Strong interpersonal and communication skills
✔️ Comfort with direct donor engagement and solicitation
📍 Cincinnati-based, with regional travel

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://dgddi.co/4jOKqnI

Executive Search for Donor Relations Director at The Salvation Army Southwest Ohio / Northeast Kentucky Division - Development Guild DDI Development Guild is partnering with The Salvation Army Southwest Ohio and Northeast Kentucky Division on their search for a Donor Relations Director.

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In her latest piece, Tracy Marshall, Executive Director of Search Practice at Development Guild, explores how metrics-driven and signing bonuses can support recruitment and retention, even for smaller organizations.

She covers five key considerations—from ethics in fundraising roles to DEI best practices—and makes the case for why a thoughtful bonus structure can turn a maybe into a yes.

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Congratulations to Cheryl Brodowski on joining the Appalachian Mountain Club as Director of Gift Planning!

Cheryl brings 17+ years of fundraising experience—including leadership roles at the University of Vermont Foundation and Kelly Brush Foundation—and a deep personal passion for the outdoors. At AMC, she’ll lead the planned giving program and help advance its mission to protect and connect people with nature across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter, Cheryl!

Learn more about Cheryl, and how Development Guild can help your organization hire exceptional fundraising talent like Cheryl here: https://dgddi.co/4lSl2yV

Sachu Constantine, Executive Director at Vote Solar shared how they're harnessing the power of the sun to build a more just, resilient energy system—one that puts people and communities first.

“Solar energy is by its nature a great leveler—the sun shines on us all equally.”

From policy advocacy to community partnerships, their work goes far beyond solar panels. It’s about equity, empowerment, and a brighter future for all.
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