Grant Development & Donor Engagement 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 (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