Individual Giving Manager

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about the mission of public broadcasting and driven to make a meaningful impact in the world of fundraising? As the Individual Giving Manager at Wisconsin Public Radio, you'll play a key role in shaping and executing strategies to engage high-value donors, nurture relationships, and support the organization's mission of delivering trusted, impactful programming to Wisconsin. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to oversee essential fundraising systems, manage prospect portfolios, and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wisconsin Public Radio’s Major Individual Gifts unit. This position operates within Wisconsin Public Radio’s Development Department and reports to the Managing Director of Individual Giving. As a leader within the team, you'll oversee the administration of key fundraising software and portfolio management systems, conduct donor research, and collaborate with colleagues to drive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship initiatives. To excel in this role, you'll bring a combination of technical proficiency, organizational skills, and interpersonal communications. An ability to manage databases, and analyze donor data will be essential.

Requirements

• Experience working within a database (such as a CRM) and spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated ability executing administrative functions such as mail merges, organizing and maintaining files, financial reporting, and mass communications.
• Experience writing clear, donor-focused communications.
• Established work history in one-on-one customer relationship building and customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fundraising development (Understanding of systems of portfolio-based moves management including donor research, cultivation, and stewardship methods, processes, and best practices).
• Experience overseeing development and delivery of marketing and communication materials.
• Track record of effective project management and process/systems improvement.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and/or executing event logistics or scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manages execution of Individual Gifts program administration, maintaining the quality of donor database records and standards of accuracy, timeliness, and efficiencies of data entry, donor communications, and gift acknowledgement processes
• Collects, prepares, and analyzes donor information and event data and provides subsequent recommendations for improvement and enhancement
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for event and program activities, facilities, participants, and vendors adhering to established timelines and expectations
• Assists with the design, development, and delivery of marketing and communication materials and other event publications to promote development events and programs
• Assists with the development of strategic planning initiatives and objectives, program budgets, and monitors activity to ensure adherence to established guidelines
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders at meetings and activities to advocate for and promote the interests of the unit
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains donor relationships and identifies solicitation opportunities specifically designed for the generation of mid-level gifts ($1000 - $2,500) to reach program funding goals

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance
• tax-advantaged savings accounts
• participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level