Generalist, Development and Donor Relations (1/29/26)

To ensure that donors, corporate partners, and funders who are investing in United Way are receiving the highest level of engagement and recognition from the organization through personalized relationship building and strategic communications, and acknowledgement. Initiates cultivation of new corporate partnerships to ensure the vitality of the organization's corporate giving portfolio.

Vice President, Institutional Advancement (1/29/26)

The Vice President of Institutional Advancement provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s institutional funding, grant development, and public policy efforts, with oversight of high-level revenue generation and donor stewardship. This role is responsible for identifying, securing, and sustaining institutional support from foundations, government entities, and other grant-making organizations while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and community impact goals.

The Vice President leads the development and execution of comprehensive institutional advancement strategies, oversees grant development and compliance, and cultivates and stewards senior-level relationships with institutional funders and partners. In partnership with the Chief Development and Marketing Officer and senior leadership, this position supports long-term revenue sustainability, strengthens funder stewardship and accountability, and reinforces the organization’s role as a trusted leader and advocate within the community.

Development Director (12/01/25)

Leadership Akron is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Development Director to lead all fundraising and revenue‐generation efforts in support of our mission and annual operating budget of approximately $1.2 million. This role is accountable for designing and executing a comprehensive development strategy that grows and sustains philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community partners.

The Development Director serves as the organization’s lead relationship builder and revenue strategist, overseeing donor relations, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, special events, and annual giving initiatives. Working in close partnership with the President/CEO, Board of Directors, and Development Committee, this position ensures Leadership Akron has the resources to deepen its impact across Summit County and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing experienced fundraiser who brings strong judgment, confident donor engagement skills, and the ability to translate mission into investment.

Food Donor Relations Coordinator (11/11/25)

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank offers a diverse workplace with professionals that work together to fulfill our mission in the fight to end hunger. We are seeking individuals who share and believe in our core values – compassion, collaboration, service, integrity, inclusion and innovation.