Development Director: Major Gifts & Campaigns

Eastbrook Academy; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastbrook Academy, based in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and donor relations. You will drive annual, major, and capital campaigns, steward key donors, and partner with the Head of School and Board on long-term fundraising goals.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in education fundraising, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage CRM systems and donor data for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational fundraising and donor relations.
• Proven track record in major gifts ($10,000+).
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Comfortable with data and CRM analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising plans across annual, major, capital, and planned giving.
• Provide strategic leadership for annual giving and donor communications.
• Oversee annual fund campaigns, including direct mail and digital appeals.
• Cultivate and solicit major donors with personalized strategies.
• Identify, research, and secure foundations and corporate grants.

Skills

Strategic writing

Donor cultivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Eastbrook Academy, based in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and donor relations. You will drive annual, major, and capital campaigns, steward key donors, and partner with the Head of School and Board on long-term fundraising goals.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in education fundraising, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage CRM systems and donor data for strategic decision-making.