Donor Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

War Memorial Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

War Memorial Center in Milwaukee seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor engagement, and development activities. You will help maintain donor relationships, process donations, and assist with events and campaigns.

The role requires a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about mission-driven work. Experience with donor databases and Microsoft Office is important for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with donor databases such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Experience in nonprofit development operations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain donor and constituent databases.
• Process donations, acknowledgments, and donor correspondence.
• Prepare fundraising materials, reports, mailing lists, and communications.
• Support fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and donor stewardship activities.
• Assist with donor research and grant-related administrative support.
• Coordinate memorial and tribute giving programs.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, filing, mailings, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with fundraising and special event logistics and onsite support.
• Generate reports and analyze donor and fundraising data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Nonprofit experience

Problem solving

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

War Memorial Center in Milwaukee seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor engagement, and development activities. You will help maintain donor relationships, process donations, and assist with events and campaigns.

The role requires a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about mission-driven work. Experience with donor databases and Microsoft Office is important for success in this position.