Director of Development & Public Relations

The Threshold, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Threshold, Inc. seeks a Director of Development & Public Relations to lead fundraising, donor engagement, and communications. As a member of the senior team, you will shape strategy while serving as a visible community ambassador and advocate.

You will build relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders, while guiding creative marketing and outreach efforts to advance the organization’s mission.

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

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant management

Communications

Marketing

Social media

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Director of Development & Public Relations

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.