Foundation Development Specialist

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension)

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Travel/transport savings

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a donor relations and fundraising support role within the Foundation Operations team. The position supports day-to-day fundraising campaigns, coordinating budgets, timelines, production and mailing, plus donor acknowledgements and reporting.

You will help train staff on marketing campaigns, donor solicitation, and defining levels of giving and benefits, with responsibility for creating printed materials and updating databases and campaign information online.

Qualifications

• No formal credential required.
• CFRE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fundraising campaigns, budgets and timelines, coordinating production, file selection, mailing and acknowledgement processes.
• Support staff training on marketing campaigns, donor solicitation, and defining giving levels and benefits; create printed materials and update databases and websites.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Campaign coordination

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

4 years of experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee
• Department: Foundation Operations
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assists with fundraising campaigns including budgets and timelines. Coordinates the creative process, file selection, production and mailing, and the acknowledgement process.
• Supports strategy to train staff on marketing campaigns, soliciting donors, and defining levels of giving and benefits. Creates printed materials and updates databases and websites with campaign program information.
• Implements donor relations/recognition activities. Develops donor confidence and relationships through effective gift solicitation, processing and acknowledgement.
• Supports the development and implementation of tracking strategies for solicitation efforts and perform analysis of data for results.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Certification specializing in Fund Raising credentialed from the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) International.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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