Director of Fundraising and Communications
Jewish Social Services of Madison•Madison, WI
1d•$75,000•Onsite
About The Position
JSS is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead our revenue generation and storytelling efforts. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can both build meaningful donor relationships and craft compelling narratives that inspire giving. If you're equal parts relationship-builder, strategist, and storyteller, and you want your work to matter in a very real, human way, this role was built for you.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated success in donor engagement and revenue generation
- Strong writing and storytelling skills
- Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce)
- Experience managing digital communications (social media, email, website)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and think strategically
- Comfort engaging with donors, leadership, and community partners
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting
- Event planning experience
- Experience supervising staff or managing external vendors
Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy
- Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
- Partner with the Executive Director and Board on major gifts
- Lead fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor communications
- Oversee donor database management, gift processing, and revenue tracking
- Lead JSS's communications strategy across all platforms
- Oversee social media, email newsletters, and website content
- Develop marketing materials and campaign messaging
- Ensure consistent, compelling storytelling that reflects JSS's impact
- Grow community engagement and visibility
- Partner on fundraising and community events
- Represent JSS externally at events and in the community
- Strengthen relationships across the Madison community
- Supervise communications and development staff and/or contractors
- Collaborate with program teams to elevate impact stories
- Align fundraising and communications into a unified annual plan
- Track performance metrics and continuously improve strategy
Benefits
- Includes a comprehensive total benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
