Director of Annual Giving

Lauber Business Partners (Fractional/Interim Leadership, Consulting, Executive Search); Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension program

403(b) plans

FSA plans

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Lauber Community Partners is excited to engage in an exclusive search for a Director of Annual Giving. This position focuses on developing strategic campaigns and deepening donor relationships for Seton Catholic Schools to enhance funding for education in Milwaukee.

The ideal candidate will lead fundraising strategies, manage donor portfolios, and oversee the annual giving budget while collaborating with staff. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills along with previous fundraising experience.

Competitive benefits include health insurance, pension program, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Successful experience in fundraising, preferably in annual giving.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with donor management systems.
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving plan.
• Manage direct mail, digital campaigns, and events.
• Build and steward relationships with donors.
• Manage donor databases, analytics, and reporting.
• Oversee the annual giving budget.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Relationship-building skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Lauber Community Partners is excited to engage in an exclusive search with Seton Catholic Schools for a Director of Annual Giving.

Lead transformative work that strengthens Catholic education across Milwaukee.

Seton Catholic Schools is a rapidly growing network serving 3,600 students across 15 K–8 parish schools—with plans for expansion to 20+ schools and continual growth in student enrollment. Grounded in our Catholic mission, we combine rigorous academics, strong talent development, effective governance, and vibrant family engagement to give every child a running start spiritually, intellectually, and socially.

As Director of Annual Giving, you will build strategic campaigns, deepen donor relationships, and drive the philanthropic support that fuels a rapidly expanding network. Join a team that’s reshaping Catholic education in Milwaukee and expanding opportunity for thousands of children.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Director of Annual Giving leads Seton’s fundraising strategy to grow annual philanthropic support. This role develops campaigns, builds donor relationships, manages data systems, and drives donor acquisition and retention. A major responsibility includes leading Seton’s engagement in the new Federal Tax Credit for Scholarships program in partnership with a Scholarship Granting Organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual giving plan
• Manage direct mail, digital campaigns, and signature Seton events
• Build and steward relationships with donors; manage a personal portfolio
• Lead staff and volunteers involved in annual giving efforts
• Create and manage donor databases, segmentation, analytics, and reporting
• Oversee the annual giving budget and collaborate with marketing and other departments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful experience in fundraising, preferably in annual giving
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship‑building skills
• Experience with donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience preferred

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program
• 403(b) and FSA plans
• Significant opportunities for professional growth

Lauber Community Partners has been exclusively engaged to conduct this search. Qualified individuals are invited to apply to this posting and to submit a cover letter and resume.