Director of Development and Partnerships

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service & Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service and Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism are seeking a Director of Development and Partnerships to lead fundraising efforts in Milwaukee. The role partners closely with leadership to build support from local foundations, businesses, readers and major donors.

The ideal candidate will drive revenue growth, nurture relationships with community members and stakeholders, and help sustain a multiyear collaboration to rebuild local news across Wisconsin.

Job description

Director of Development and Partnerships

Posted on June 17, 2022

This role is funded by the American Journalism Project and is part of a multiyear partnership between Neighborhood News Service and Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism to rebuild local news in Milwaukee and across Wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (NNS) is a nonprofit newsroom that serves the city’s Black and Latinx communities. Through our website, e-newsletters and News414 texting service, we report on the ordinary people who do extraordinary things, connect readers with resources and serve as a watchdog for our audience.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Director of Development and Partnerships will work closely with the Executive Director and the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism to steward a fundraising strategy that includes local foundation and business support, reader revenue and major gifts.

The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial and collaborative revenue leader with experience working in Milwaukee and building strong relationships with various stakeholders, supporters and community members.

COMPENSATION

$80,000+, commensurate with experience.