Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator

Messmer High School; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Messmer High School in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Advancement Coordinator to support philanthropic goals with administrative, logistical, and donor-relations tasks.

You will manage donor databases (Salesforce, Givesmart), prepare acknowledgments and reports, and help plan fundraising events, meetings, and communications.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in related field and 1–3 years nonprofit experience; strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, non-profit management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a non-profit fundraising, advancement, or administrative role.
• Strong CRM experience and donor data handling.

Responsibilities

• Process philanthropic gifts, pledges, and matching gifts in donor database (Salesforce).
• Generate donor acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and tribute notifications.
• Maintain donor records, contact information, and communications preferences.

Skills

Project management

Discretion & integrity

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, Business, Non-Profit Management, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Givesmart

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Messmer High School in Milwaukee, WI, is seeking an Advancement Coordinator to support philanthropic goals with administrative, logistical, and donor-relations tasks.

You will manage donor databases (Salesforce, Givesmart), prepare acknowledgments and reports, and help plan fundraising events, meetings, and communications.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in related field and 1–3 years nonprofit experience; strong organizational and collaborative skills.