What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Philanthropy and Community Engagement position at Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin?
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At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.
About Family Services
Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.
We're Hiring!
We are seeking a Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement to serve as a key leadership team member. This position is responsible for supporting our public relations, corporate and individual gifts, and fundraising efforts; working closely with our team members, board of directors, and volunteers to achieve agency goals through enhanced community awareness and fundraising efforts; and overseeing the Philanthropy and Communication team.
Key Responsibilities
Education:
Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
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At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.
About Family Services
Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.
We're Hiring!
We are seeking a Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement to serve as a key leadership team member. This position is responsible for supporting our public relations, corporate and individual gifts, and fundraising efforts; working closely with our team members, board of directors, and volunteers to achieve agency goals through enhanced community awareness and fundraising efforts; and overseeing the Philanthropy and Communication team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive agency-wide marketing and communications strategy that advances program visibility, strengthens community partnerships, and supports fundraising and engagement initiatives.
- Cultivate, steward, and expand relationships with individual donors, foundations, and community partners to achieve and exceed annual philanthropic revenue goals.
- Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing strategic insight and leadership to advance the agency's mission, long-term growth, and organizational priorities.
- Partner closely with the Executive Leader to manage and strengthen development operations, including accurate donor records, pledge tracking, gift acknowledgements, and contact management systems.
- Implement data-driven, donor-centered fundraising strategies, including prospect identification, cultivation planning, proposal development, and staying current with philanthropic trends and best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with program leaders, finance, and administrative staff to align communications, community engagement, and fundraising efforts with agency goals and impact.
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or a related field.
- Required: Minimum of 5 years of progressive donor development and fundraising experience with a minimum of years in a leadership role.
- Preferred: Previous fundraising, marketing, and communications experience preferred. 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated success in expanding and cultivating donor relationships.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to influence and engage a wide range of volunteers and donors and build long-term relationships.
- Strong organizational and time management skills are critical to success as well as the ability to impact both strategic and tactical fundraising efforts.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements.
Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
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