Director of Development and Public Relations

West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Director of Development & Public Relations to lead fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, communications, and community outreach efforts. As a member of the senior management team, you will help shape organizational strategy while serving as a visible ambassador in the West Bend community.

Your background in building donor relationships, grant management, and strategic leadership will drive growth and ensure effective storytelling that advances

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 skills combined with a hands-on approach to 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

Donor relations

Fundraising

Grant management

Marketing

Communications

Social media

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Public representation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Development and Public Relations

Director of Development & Public Relations
West Bend, WI
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Are you a relationship-driven leader passionate about building community connections and advancing an organization's mission? We are seeking a Director of Development & Public Relations to lead fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, communications, and community outreach efforts. As a member of the Senior Management Team, this individual will help shape organizational strategy while serving as a visible ambassador in the community.

What You'll Bring:

• 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 skills combined with a hands-on approach to execution
• Experience representing an organization in public and community settings

What You'll Do:

• 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

Why Join Us?

Make a meaningful impact by helping advance our mission through strategic fundraising, community engagement, and effective storytelling while working alongside a dedicated leadership team.