Philanthropy Specialist

At Delta Dental of Wisconsin, we are champions of Oral Health, and we have built our company on a foundation of delivering innovative products and services within our culture of legendary service. Our culture that sets us apart within our industry and the way we do business and it is different. Our employees stay here because the organization supports them as employees and their career growth. We have many employees who have stayed for 25, 30, or even 45 years within our organization.

Join our team as a Philanthropy Specialist with the Delta Dental of Wisconsin (DDWI) Foundation! This full-time, hybrid role is based in Stevens Point, WI, offering a blend of in-office and remote work flexibility. As a key member of our Foundation team, you’ll provide vital administrative and grants management support, while collaborating with other team members to enhance DDWI’s corporate philanthropy initiatives and donation programs.

The Philanthropy Specialist will: 
Provide high-quality administrative support for DDWI Foundation and DDWI corporate philanthropy activities

• Review and triage letters of interest, progress reports and other related items. 
• Scan, save, and properly file historical information related to our giving commitments.
• Primary team member on the team’s Sharepoint site – build out and maintain as the central repository for shared resources
• Secondary team member on the Foundation’s shared email box – review, respond to, triage, track various requests
• Conduct research and analysis on program area issues and the philanthropic field, as needed.  
• Assist with initiation of contracts with grantees, vendors and consultants, track contract execution and amendment processes, submit invoices and receipts for payment. 
• Coordinate receipt of grant proposals/applications, compile supporting materials, vet for eligibility against criteria, facilitate distribution to reviewers, prepare correspondence, scheduling visits, reviewing progress and final reports, archive reports (delivered and collected) and grantee visits/meetings (CRM) notes, and exporting files as needed for various requested reports/presentations.
• Serve as liaison to Legal for delivery and oversite of Foundation’s signed agreements/contracts, and the Compliance/Finance teams for annual reporting Form 990.
• Serve as liaison for technology, office supplies, facilities management, catering, and other key vendors or internal partners 

Provide excellent customer service to external and internal constituents. 

• Answer phone calls and emails from grantseekers, grantees and internal colleagues. 
• Work closely with grantseekers and grantees to gather information, resolve routine issues, and respond to general queries about letters of interest, proposals, active grants, and grantmaking strategies and priorities. 
• Support the company’s VIP (volunteer involvement program),with internal event tasks and reporting on employee engagement (hours served, testimonials from experience) as assigned

At Delta Dental, we’re committed to attracting and keeping great talent with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We offer:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Accounts
• Competitive salary and incentive compensation based on company results
• 401(k) with employer match and a 6.5% employer contribution to retirement accounts
• Robust wellness programs, whether you work on-site or remotely

We also value work-life balance with a generous PTO package that grows with your tenure, company holidays, and time off for volunteering. We don't just provide it; we encourage employees to utilize the time off.

See what our employees have to say about working at Delta Dental here:   https://www.deltadentalwi.com/s/employee-testimonial

Apply today for your chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a supportive and mission-driven company!