Advancement Storyteller & Grants Lead

Archmil; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement to coordinate grants, communications, and donor engagement across three campuses. This exempt, on-site role reports to the Vice President of Advancement and focuses on content development, grant writing, and strategic fundraising initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an strong writer with proven editing skills, adept at managing multiple projects and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Experience in advancement, fundraising, grant writing, or communications.
• Clear, compelling writing for diverse audiences with strong editing.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in donor research, outreach, and records management.
• Raiser’s Edge NXT or donor management software preferred.
• Graphic design/layout skills a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant processes and prepare proposals with VP of Advancement.
• Develop content for newsletters, donor updates, and appeals.
• Support annual appeals, stewardship, and donor recognition activities.
• Maintain accurate donor records and assist with reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, staff, and external partners on outcomes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Google Workspace

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Notre Dame School of Milwaukee is seeking an Associate Director of Advancement to coordinate grants, communications, and donor engagement across three campuses. This exempt, on-site role reports to the Vice President of Advancement and focuses on content development, grant writing, and strategic fundraising initiatives.

The ideal candidate is an strong writer with proven editing skills, adept at managing multiple projects and collaborating across teams.