Head of Foundation Relations & Donor Partnerships

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 84.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a Director of Advancement for Foundation Relations within University Advancement. The role leads relationship-based fundraising, manages a high-capacity portfolio, and crafts strategic plans to secure foundation gifts that support campus priorities.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate across divisions, and analyze donor data to drive revenue while representing the university with integrity and professionalism in weekend or

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; eight years fundraising experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency with computers and standard applications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, promote, and maintain donor relationships and design solicitation opportunities to reach funding goals.
• Manage a portfolio of regional and national foundation prospects and track activities/reports.
• Lead end-to-end development of letters of inquiry and proposals for foundation grants.
• Serve as a liaison to internal/external constituencies and represent the institution's interests.
• Create partnerships within the Advancement team to reach fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with campus partners to strengthen relationships with prospects/donors.
• Serve as team leader in Foundation Relations Philanthropic Strategy and Relationship Management.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

CRM software experience

Database knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Eight years of professional fundraising experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Descripción del empleo

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for a Director of Advancement for Foundation Relations within University Advancement. The role leads relationship-based fundraising, manages a high-capacity portfolio, and crafts strategic plans to secure foundation gifts that support campus priorities.

You will mentor colleagues, collaborate across divisions, and analyze donor data to drive revenue while representing the university with integrity and professionalism in weekend or