Senior Director of Philanthropy & Donor Relations

Millcroft Living; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Maternity Benefits

Health & Wellness Programs

Free onsite parking

Discounted meals

Fitness center and pool

Rewards program

Job summary

Eastcastle Place is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising and development efforts, with emphasis on grant writing, donor cultivation, public speaking, and community engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role drives growth while learning established programs and donor relationships.

The ideal leader sustains Eastcastle Place's legacy of generosity, builds relationships with residents and partners, and excels at strategic planning and budget oversight in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit development, or a related field.
• Professional grant-writing experience, with proven success
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Excellent written communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with fundraising strategies and donor cultivation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience working with seniors or older adults, particularly in senior living or non-profit
• Experience with major gifts, planned giving, and annual fundraising campaigns.
• Experience collaborating with nonprofit boards or development committees.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities and write, submit, and manage grant proposals.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, including annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, and donor solicitations.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, residents, families, foundations, and community partners.
• Represent Eastcastle Place through public speaking, presentations, donor meetings, and community events.
• Identify new funding sources and develop strategies to grow philanthropic support.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, donor appreciation activities, and promotional materials.
• Oversee the Treasure Chest program in partnership with the resident committee.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board Development Committee on fundraising strategies.
• Maintain donor records, gift acknowledgments, and fundraising reports.
• Manage departmental budgets and provide oversight to staff, as applicable.
• Participate in the rotating Director-on-Call schedule, generally four weekends per year, with additional coverage as needed.

Skills

Grant writing

Public speaking

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

Donor stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eastcastle Place is seeking a Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising and development efforts, with emphasis on grant writing, donor cultivation, public speaking, and community engagement. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role drives growth while learning established programs and donor relationships.

The ideal leader sustains Eastcastle Place's legacy of generosity, builds relationships with residents and partners, and excels at strategic planning and budget oversight in a