Amanda McDonald
Chief Development Officer | Major Gifts, Relationship Management, Giving Circles Expertise | Let’s Build Stronger Communities Together
- Role
- Chief Development Officer at Cincinnati Works
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda McDonald
As Chief Development Officer, I lead fundraising strategy with a focus on major gifts, donor relationships, and long-term growth.Known for collaborative leadership and practical problem-solving, I work closely with teams, boards, and partners to move missions forward and create lasting impact.
Experience
Chief Development Officer
Aug 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US
Leads overall fundraising strategy, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation and government grants, and major gifts.Oversees marketing and communications efforts to enhance brand awareness, donor engagement, and community presence.Develops and implements comprehensive campaigns to meet revenue goals and advance priorities.Builds and maintains strong relationships with donors, board members, and community stakeholders.Manages and mentors development and marketing staff, fostering a high-performing team culture.Analyzes fundraising and marketing performance metrics to guide strategy and decision-making.Collaborates with executive leadership to align development and marketing initiatives with organizational mission and goals.Identifies and cultivates new funding opportunities and innovative approaches to donor engagement.
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Skills
- Annual Giving
- Volunteer Management
- Nonprofits
- Non-Profits
- Constant Contact
- Research
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Editing
- Marketing
- Management
- Fundraising
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Planning
- Social Media
- Leadership
- Event Management
- Microsoft Office
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
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