Development & Community Relations Director

Threshold Enterprises; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Threshold Enterprises seeks a Director of Development & Public Relations to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. You will also oversee marketing, community outreach, and donor reporting while serving as a visible ambassador in Wisconsin.

The role is part of the Senior Management Team and focuses on shaping strategy, building relationships, and expanding impact through storytelling and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience.
• Proven success in fundraising, donor relations, and grant management.
• Strong communication, marketing, and social media experience.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Experience representing an organization in public and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives.
• Cultivate donor and community relationships.
• Manage grants, donor reporting, and development activities.
• Serve as a public representative and community advocate.
• Collaborate with leadership to support organizational growth and impact.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant management

Communications

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Public representation

Marketing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Threshold Enterprises seeks a Director of Development & Public Relations to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. You will also oversee marketing, community outreach, and donor reporting while serving as a visible ambassador in Wisconsin.

The role is part of the Senior Management Team and focuses on shaping strategy, building relationships, and expanding impact through storytelling and partnerships.