Fund Development Specialist

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Inc; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is seeking a Fund Development Specialist to advance WECA's fundraising goals through grant writing, proposal development, donor communications, and reporting. This role collaborates with the Director, Donor & Partner Engagement to diversify revenue and strengthen WECA's impact in Wisconsin's early care sector.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in marketing or related field and at least three years of fundraising experience, with proven grant writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals, reports, and appeals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with donor databases and Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent analytical abilities that can be applied in aligning the organization’s objectives with available funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director, Donor & Partner Engagement to build and diversify sustainable sources of revenue for WECA.
• Assist in developing and executing organization’s fund development plan that includes strategies for growing WECA’s network of funders, donors, and partners.
• Research and identify prospective foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
• Develop, write, and submit grant applications, letters of inquiries, and funding proposals.
• Spearhead organization's individual giving efforts, including the development of campaign materials, annual appeals, case statements, and more.
• Secure conference revenue through sponsorships and exhibitors.
• Coordinate efforts to secure in-kind and match funding.
• Prepare grant reports and impact updates for funders and thought partners.
• Help manage donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgements, reports, and targeted donor messaging.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor communications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Donor databases

Microsoft Office

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related discipline

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association is a statewide, nonprofit association serving as a professional association whose members care for and educate Wisconsin’s children, aged birth to eight. We are affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Wisconsin Early Childhood Association works to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning for Wisconsin’s young children by promoting excellence in early education programs, supporting professionalism in the early childhood workforce, and calling for greater investment in quality early child care. WECA’s mission is to meet the professional needs of adults who nurture and teach Wisconsin’s young children through a rich continuum of services.WECA is looking for a Fund Development Specialist to join our team. The Fund Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals through grant writing, proposal development, donor communications, stewardship, and reporting.Living in the state of Wisconsin is required for this position.Experience working in the early childcare industry is preferred.Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.By joining our amazing team, you help WECA carry out its important mission and in return, here is what we will do for you.Benefits:10 days of vacation – in your first year12 Sick days- per year and can bank up to 240 hours13 paid HolidaysLife insurance, Short term & Long term Disability-all company paidMedical InsuranceDental Insurance- company paidVision InsuranceAccident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital InsuranceFlex Spending/Dependent Care Account401K- Company matches 100% up to 3% & 50% of the next 2%WECA is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s all paid as holiday.Duties & Responsibilities:Collaborate with the Director, Donor & Partner Engagement to build and diversify sustainable sources of revenue for WECA.Assist in developing and executing organization’s fund development plan that includes strategies for growing WECA’s network of funders, donors, and partners.Research and identify prospective foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.Develop, write, and submit grant applications, letters of inquiries, and funding proposals.Spearhead organization's individual giving efforts, including the development of campaign materials, annual appeals, case statements, and more.Secure conference revenue through sponsorships and exhibitors.Coordinate efforts to secure in-kind and match funding.Prepare grant reports and impact updates for funders and thought partners.Help manage donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgements, reports, and targeted donor messaging.Maintain accurate donor and grant records in CRM system.Perform other related duties as assigned.Education & Required Skills:Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related discipline.A minimum of three years of fundraising experience.Demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals, reports, and appeals.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Experience with donor databases and Microsoft Office software.Excellent analytical abilities that can be applied in aligning the organization’s objectives with available funding opportunities.Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, development disability, sexual orientation or national origin.