Director of Development & Campaign Strategy

Milwaukee Parks Foundation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Short-term and long-term disability

Flex time up to 4 hours daily

2 virtual workdays per week

Laptop provided

Professional development budget

Job summary

Milwaukee Parks Foundation seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, and grants management. You will partner with the Executive Director to shape a plan aimed at raising significant support for a thriving park system, including a multi-year growth strategy and a future comprehensive campaign.

The role requires strong leadership, donor analytics, event oversight, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, business, communications, arts and sciences, social justice, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• CFRE credential or equivalent fundraising certification is a plus.
• Five to ten years of progressive fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donor relationships, grants calendar, reporting, and donor communications.
• Lead the annual giving program and fundraising plan development.
• Manage grants calendar, reports, and communications with funders.
• Plan and execute Go Green for Parks and other engagement events.
• Collaborate with Executive Director on major donor strategy and a future comprehensive campaign.

Skills

Relationship mgmt

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Community passion

Equity & inclusion

Donor data analytics

Blackbaud eTapestry

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CFRE credential

Campaign experience preferred

Tools

Blackbaud eTapestry

Job description

Milwaukee Parks Foundation seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising, donor relations, and grants management. You will partner with the Executive Director to shape a plan aimed at raising significant support for a thriving park system, including a multi-year growth strategy and a future comprehensive campaign.

The role requires strong leadership, donor analytics, event oversight, and collaboration across teams.