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HealthFitness

Parks & Rec Program Manager

Racine, WI · On-site

We foster each individual's journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we ... program data for measurement of goal achievement, outcomes, and results. Assists General Manager in ...

GE HealthCare

Principal Program Manager

Waukesha, WI · On-site

Roles and Responsibilities The Prinipal Program Manager - IoMT platfrom leads complex IoMT programs ... community. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related ...

MyPath

Service Coordinator /Program Manager

Merrill, WI · On-site

... community. Overview Hiring a Service Coordinator ( Program Manager ) to lead multiple programs ... including employees, operation of assigned households, and serves as the primary contact between ...

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How much do community program manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for community program manager in Wisconsin is $108,466.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,200.00 and $133,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Community Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Program Manager, you need strong project management, community engagement, and organizational skills, often supported by a degree in social sciences, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software, event management platforms, and data analysis tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities help you foster trust and address diverse community needs. These skills are crucial for developing impactful programs, ensuring stakeholder participation, and achieving organizational goals.

How does a Community Program Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams within an organization?

Community Program Managers often work closely with marketing, product, customer support, and communications teams to ensure that community initiatives align with broader organizational goals. This collaboration can include coordinating campaigns, gathering product feedback from community members, and developing resources that support user engagement. Regular meetings and open communication are essential for sharing insights from the community and ensuring consistent messaging. This cross-departmental teamwork is key to creating impactful, well-supported community programs.

What is a Community Program Manager?

A Community Program Manager is a professional responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that engage, support, and grow a specific community or group. They work to build relationships, encourage participation, and ensure that the community's needs are met through various events, initiatives, and resources. This role often includes managing communications, coordinating with stakeholders, and evaluating the success of community programs to drive continuous improvement.

What is the difference between Community Program Manager vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Program ManagerCommunity Outreach Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees community programs, manages teams, develops strategiesCoordinates outreach activities, builds community relationships, promotes programs
Required SkillsProject management, leadership, communicationCommunication, relationship-building, event planning
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with community engagement eventsFieldwork, community events, outreach activities
Common EmployersNonprofits, government agencies, educational institutionsNonprofits, social services, health organizations

The Community Program Manager typically leads and manages community initiatives, focusing on strategy and team oversight. In contrast, the Community Outreach Coordinator primarily focuses on executing outreach activities and building community relationships. Both roles require strong communication skills, but the Program Manager often needs project management experience. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Senior Development Program Manager / Development Program Manager - Carbone Cancer Center

Senior Development Program Manager / Development Program Manager - Carbone Cancer Center

Highlight Technologies

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Overview
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is recruiting for a Development Program Manager / Senior Development Program Manager to support UW Carbone Cancer Center. The Development Program Manager will play a lead role in overseeing a number of different projects and initiatives and also playing an overall role in advancing the development program. In this role, you will lead efforts in requesting and analyzing prospect analytics, proposal writing, report generation, marketing writing and strategy, stewardship coordination, creation of impact reports, and overall project management. This position is a hybrid role and will require you to work in the office at least two days weekly.
Please note that we can fill this position as a Senior Development Program Manager or Development Program Manager, depending on the skills/experience of the selected candidate.
Who is WFAA?
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. In 2014, the UW Foundation merged with the Wisconsin Alumni Association® to better serve a growing population of UW alumni and donors. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW-Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link UW-Madison alumni to each other and to their alma mater, building a strong community of Badgers.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. WFAA values people and the differences that they bring to the organization, and creates an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.
Responsibilities
Prospect Manager
  • Work with Business Intelligence and/or Prospect Research to pull top donors and prospects to Carbone.
  • Create Principal Gift and Major gift spreadsheet to track donors/prospects, capacity, timeline of ask, and other important engagement criteria.
  • Meet regularly with the lead for the Carbone development team to review prospects and fundraising progress.
  • Meet periodically with the Carbone development team to track progress of donor/prospect engagement.
  • Work directly with the Wisconsin Medicine and WFAA Principal Gift teams regarding the engagement of principal gift prospects.
  • Examine weekly gift report and partner with Senior Development Specialist to triage prospects to appropriate Carbone development officer.
  • Track fundraising progress and metrics for Carbone team through various reports.
  • Meet periodically with the lead for the Carbone development team to review prospects and fundraising progress.
  • Track progress for the Carbone Campaign for the Future.

Donor Outreach
  • Lead for creating Carbone gift proposals
  • Lead for gathering information used in gift proposals
  • Track gift proposals in donor/prospect spreadsheet
  • Enter gift proposals into Salesforce

Philanthropic Marketing
  • Attends all philanthropic marketing meetings as the lead for Carbone
  • Work directly with MarCom colleagues to establish a philanthropic marketing plan
  • Obtain content and draft text for marketing collateral (ex. research updates, donor stories, impact reports, director communication)
  • Review and edit marketing collateral pieces
  • Work with MarCom colleagues to ensure timelines are met

Philanthropic Events
  • Attends all philanthropic events meetings as the lead for Carbone.
  • Work directly with the lead for Carbone development, Wisconsin Medicine Development Program Director, Wisconsin Medicine Outreach and Events team, and other event leaders to create an event strategy for Carbone.
  • Work directly with the Wisconsin Medicine Community Outreach Specialist to provide materials needed for community partner events benefitting Carbone.
  • Work directly with Wisconsin Medicine Development Program Director as needed to execute large initiative strategy.
  • Obtain content and draft text for event materials to implement event strategy.
  • Work with lead for Carbone development team on engagement plan and strategy at the event(s) (ex. seating chart, pre-event email, post-event email, donor follow up, etc.).
  • Manage leadership and development staff invites to events.

Stewardship
  • Work directly with Wisconsin Medicine Stewardship Team to create an annual stewardship plan for Carbone with specific focus on the following:
    • Principal gift donors
    • Venture philanthropy program
    • Innovation Fund
    • Carbone Champions Program
  • Obtain content and draft text needed for all stewardship efforts (ex. research updates, donor stories, impact reports, and director communications).
  • Work directly with MarCom team member(s) to ensure implementation of stewardship materials.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 5 + years of relevant professional work experience.

Other Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a non-profit or fundraising environment preferred.
  • Excellent Project management skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Experience with database reporting and constituent relationship management software preferred.
  • Exhibits high level aptitudes in managing multiple tasks, advanced office and administrative management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written skills.
  • Strong team building skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Excellent customer service.
  • Ability to work effectively in a decentralized environment with high complexity.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

WFAA is committed to provide our employees with an environment that is inspiring, creative and respectful. We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefits program, which includes a 10% 401k contribution after 1 year of service!
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the "doing business as" name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.

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