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Development and Communications Senior Associate - Grant Writer

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026 CLOSED ON 6/11/2026

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Company Description

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. (WCS) has been serving vulnerable community members for over a century, with a focus on individuals involved in or at risk of entering the behavioral health and justice systems. Based in southeast Wisconsin, WCS is one of the state’s largest and oldest nonprofit organizations, offering a range of programs that address barriers related to mental health, substance use, criminal justice involvement, and employment. Annually, WCS serves over 17,000 individuals through more than 60 programs, supported by 600 staff members and a budget of $60 million. The agency is committed to fostering resilience, skill-building, and positive community impact.


Wisconsin Community Services is seeking a dynamic and experienced Development & Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer) to join our mission-driven team.


If you combine exceptional writing, research, fundraising, and communication skills with a passion for helping others overcome adversity, we want to hear from you.


As a Development & Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer), you will:

• Develop and write high-level grant proposals and funding applications

• Research and secure funding opportunities from government, foundation, corporate, and community sources

• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic writing projects

• Support donor cultivation, fundraising initiatives, and public relations efforts

• Help tell the WCS story through media outreach, newsletters, social media, and publications

• Lead special projects related to development, communications, and capital campaigns


This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a 114-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity.


Salary: $65,000 – $80,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Join a collaborative team where your creativity, leadership, and communication expertise can make a lasting impact.


Learn more about Wisconsin Community Services.




Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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