Director of Foundation Relations & Major Gifts

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee invites applications for a Director of Advancement for Foundation Relations. This role leads donor cultivation, designs foundation fundraising plans, and partners with University Advancement colleagues to meet gift targets.

The successful candidate will manage 50–100 foundation prospects, craft inquiry letters and proposals, and mentor staff while advancing the campus priorities through strategic relationship building.

Formación

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Eight years of professional fundraising experience with a track record of soliciting prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and determines solicitation opportunities to generate gifts.
• Manages a portfolio of regional and national foundation prospects and tracks activities and reporting.
• Leads end-to-end development of letters of inquiry and foundation grant proposals.
• Serves as a liaison to internal and external constituencies and represents the institution's interests.
• Collaborates with the Advancement team to reach fundraising goals.
• Builds relationships with campus partners to grow philanthropic revenue.
• Leads Foundation Relations philanthropy strategy and relationship management.

Conocimientos

Verbal & written communication

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy

CRM software experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee invites applications for a Director of Advancement for Foundation Relations. This role leads donor cultivation, designs foundation fundraising plans, and partners with University Advancement colleagues to meet gift targets.

The successful candidate will manage 50–100 foundation prospects, craft inquiry letters and proposals, and mentor staff while advancing the campus priorities through strategic relationship building.