Fund Development Specialist (2461)
About The Position
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) is seeking a Fund Development Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial in advancing the organization's fundraising objectives through grant writing, proposal development, donor communications, stewardship, and reporting. WECA is a statewide, nonprofit association dedicated to serving professionals who care for and educate young children in Wisconsin. Their mission is to build a foundation for lifelong learning by promoting excellence in early education, supporting workforce professionalism, and advocating for greater investment in quality early child care.
Requirements
- 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.
- Living in the state of Wisconsin is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in the early childcare industry is preferred.
- Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director, Donor & Partner Engagement to build and diversify sustainable sources of revenue for WECA.
- Assist in developing and executing the 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 the 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.
- Maintain accurate donor and grant records in CRM system.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10 days of vacation – in your first year
- 12 Sick days- per year and can bank up to 240 hours
- 13 paid Holidays
- Life insurance, Short term & Long term Disability-all company paid
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance- company paid
- Vision Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Flex Spending/Dependent Care Account
- 401K- Company matches 100% up to 3% & 50% of the next 2%
- WECA is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s all paid as holiday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
