Director - Philanthropy and Community Engagement

Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin Inc.•Green Bay, WI

About The Position

Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement to serve as a key leadership team member. This position is responsible for supporting our fundraising, individual and corporate giving, public relations and marketing efforts; working closely with our team members, board of directors, and volunteers to achieve agency goals through enhanced community awareness and fundraising efforts; and overseeing the Philanthropy and Communication team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive donor development and fundraising experience with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, stewarding, and cultivating donor relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to influence and engage a wide range of volunteers and donors and build long-term relationships.
Strong organizational and time management skills are critical to success as well as the ability to impact both strategic and tactical fundraising efforts.
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle.
Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, or a related field; specialized training or certification in fundraising/philanthropy (e.g., CFRE) preferred.
Previous fundraising, marketing, and communications experience preferred.
3+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Build and execute Family Services' Annual Giving strategy for cultivating, stewarding, and growing relationships with individual (general to midlevel) donors monthly donors, and corporate partners.
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive agency-wide marketing and communications strategy that advances program visibility, strengthens community partnerships, and supports fundraising and engagement initiatives.
Meet and exceed annual philanthropic revenue goals.
Report, evaluate, and analyze current philanthropic initiatives. Utilize data, best practices, and industry trends to inform future initiatives and strategy.
Help drive and infuse impact sharing and storytelling throughout all philanthropic and marketing channels.
Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing strategic insight and leadership to advance the agency's mission, long-term growth, and organizational priorities.
Partner closely with the Executive Leader to manage and strengthen development operations, including accurate donor records, pledge tracking, gift acknowledgements, and contact management systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with program leaders, finance, and administrative staff to align communications, community engagement, and fundraising efforts with agency goals and impact.