Senior Director Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

• 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience or comparable relationship management experience, demonstrating readiness to independently own complex portfolios and processes
• Authorized documentation to work in the United States of America
• Criminal background history clearance to work with school-age children, depending on the position

The Senior Director of Development will perform the following roles and responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy & Execution

• Support in execution of our comprehensive, site-specific fundraising strategy, aligned with City Year's enterprise direction, to meet or exceed annual revenue goals 1.85 and position the organization for long-term growth.
• Inspire, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors through personalized engagement with an emphasis on major gifts and multi-year commitments.
• Develop and deepen institutional partnerships with corporations and foundations to secure and sustain significant support, including stewardship and growth of Team Sponsors at the $100,000+ level
• Collaborate with the national Development team to steward and deliver on multi-site and national partnerships.
• Oversee the development of compelling grant proposals and ensure timely, accurate funder reporting.
• Monitor and report on revenue performance and pipeline health; use data insights to identify process improvements and optimize fundraising strategies.

Portfolio Management

• Build and manage a portfolio with a personal revenue target of $750,000, consisting of donors and prospects with $25,000+ giving capacity, including prospects with $100,000+ potential.

• Conduct 75+ meaningful donor engagements annually, including meetings, calls, and stewardship touchpoints
• Maintain accurate, timely donor records, call reports, and moves-management updates in Salesforce, using CRM data to prioritize work, identify barriers, and inform next steps.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the one of the primary fundraiser for the site, while equipping other site staff with tools and strategies to support fundraising efforts.
• Partner closely with Impact staff and AmeriCorps members to connect fundraising efforts with program priorities and elevate the authentic impact of City Year's work.
• Serve as a senior leader of the site by fostering team collaboration and belonging and contributing to site-wide goals. Role models a growth mindset and commitment to City Year's culture and values.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the direct supervisor to advance City Year's mission.

Board Engagement

• Partner with the Executive Director to engage the Board in fundraising and advocacy efforts.
• Serve as primary staff liaison to the Associate Board.
• Support strategies to achieve 100% board giving and increase board-led prospecting and stewardship.

Events Leadership

• Oversee strategy and execution for signature fundraising events (e.g., gala, community breakfasts, service days) to drive donor engagement and revenue generation.
• Ensure events are mission-centered, well-produced, and effective in advancing donor cultivation goals.

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement

• Oversee marketing and branding strategy, including promotional materials, web content, and donor communications
• Represent City Year at external events and community engagements to elevate visibility and build new relationships.

• Experience building or leading a diversified fundraising program or comparable relationship-management strategies (e.g., individual giving, major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, or similarly complex stakeholder portfolios)
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and institutional funding
• Experience managing a team or leading cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing and presentations tailored to external partners (e.g., donors, funders, or senior stakeholders)
• Comfort representing the organization publicly with donors, civic leaders, and corporate partners
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• City Year/AmeriCorps experience a plus
• Strong fundraisers come from many paths; we value transferable relationship-building experience and encourage candidates with varied backgrounds to apply.

In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:

• Project Management: Plans, organizes, and manages complex fundraising initiatives and events to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Decision-Making: Uses data and qualitative insights to make informed decisions, anticipate challenges, remove barriers to progress, and escalate issues when appropriate to keep work moving forward.