Director of Development

Catholic Charities; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Milwaukee seeks a Director of Development to provide strategic leadership for fundraising priorities and to lead the growth of philanthropic support across southeastern Wisconsin. In this senior role you will build relationships with donors, parishes, and clergy to increase revenue and donor impact.

You will cultivate new major donors, grow existing major donor relationships, advance planned giving, and develop corporate partnerships while coordinating efforts with CSA and

Qualifications

• Donor relations and philanthropy knowledge (from responsibilities)
• Fundraising strategy and donor engagement concepts (from responsibilities)
• Major gifts cultivation and stewardship (from responsibilities)

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic fundraising for Catholic Charities in southeastern Wisconsin.
• Cultivate new major donors and strengthen relationships with existing major donors ($10,000+).
• Coordinate fundraising efforts for CSA and LOA.
• Develop and implement planned giving strategies and legacy giving programs.
• Plan and execute high-impact major donor events with clergy and community leaders.
• Develop corporate partnerships to secure sponsorships and broaden support.

Job description

Job Requirements

Who We Are Catholic Charities has been serving individuals and families across southeast Wisconsin since 1920. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our programs provide professional, compassionate human services to children, families, and adults who are seeking support, stability, and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Join an organization where mission, professionalism, and service come together to make a difference in people's lives. Catholic Charities has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace annually since 2020.

What You’ll Do

• As the Director of Development, you will provide strategic leadership for Catholic Charities’ fundraising priorities and lead the growth of philanthropic support for our social services across southeastern Wisconsin. In this senior advancement role, you will be a key relationship-builder with donors, parishes, and clergy. You will focus on cultivating major donors, expanding planned giving, strengthening parish engagement, and using data-informed strategies to grow revenue and donor impact in line with agency goals.
• Cultivate New Major Donors: Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new donors with capacity to give $10,000 or more annually, building a strong pipeline of major gift prospects.
• Grow Existing Major Donor Relationships: Strengthen relationships with current donors giving $10,000 or more through personalized engagement, stewardship plans, mission-centered communications, and strategic asks.
• Interface with CSA and LOA Development Efforts: Support and coordinate fundraising strategies connected to the Catholic Stewardship Appeal (CSA) and Love One Another (LOA).
• Advance Planned Giving: Develop and implement strategies to identify, educate, cultivate, and steward planned giving prospects and legacy donors.
• Plan Major Donor Events: Lead planning and execution of high-impact major donor gatherings, including Mass and dinner events with the Archbishop, to deepen engagement and inspire philanthropic commitment.
• Develop Corporate Partnerships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with corporate partners to secure event sponsorships and ...

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. *****

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.