Director of Development & Public Relations

Hartford Area Chamber; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Area Chamber is seeking a Director of Development & Public Relations in West Bend, WI. This senior leadership role oversees fundraising, donor relations, marketing, communications, and community outreach as part of the Senior Management Team.

You will lead donor engagement, manage grants and reporting, and serve as a public representative to advance the organization's mission and growth.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant management

Communication

Marketing

Social media

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Public/community representation

Job description

Director of Development & Public Relations

Director of Development & Public Relations

West Bend, WI

Full Time

Senior Manager/Supervisor

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.