Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin
Vice President of Development and Engagement
Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
The Vice President of Development and Engagement is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving all fundraising, development, and community engagement strategies. This role plays a critical part in increasing the organization's visibility, deepening community involvement, and securing the financial resources necessary to support long-term strategic goals and advance the mission. With a focus on building and strengthening relationships, the Vice President cultivates individual, corporate, and philanthropic partnerships, positioning the organization as a leading nonprofit worthy of significant charitable investment. By fostering collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, volunteers, and the broader community, this leader enhances public trust, expands the agency's impact, and ensures sustained support for its vision and initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS)
include the following: Essential Duties
Strategic Leadership & Administration Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with the agency's mission and goals. Collaborate with executive leadership to align engagement efforts with organizational priorities and programs. Recommends, develops and implements strategic revenue-generating initiatives to support and exceed Easterseals' short- and long-term financial goals. Determines goals for the annual fundraising budget process, including setting revenue targets, monitoring performance metrics, and managing development expenses to stay within budget. Set and monitor measurable success metrics (revenue, donor retention, visibility, etc) and ensure alignment across departments and leadership. Identifies and evaluates new markets and opportunities to expand existing programs and create additional revenue streams that align with the organization's mission and growth strategy. Oversee all fundraising activities including signature events, donor campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grant initiatives. Lead the development, submission, and management of grant proposals, including compliance and reporting. Cultivate relationships with individual donors (including Presidents council), foundations, community leaders, and corporate partners to secure significant financial support and/or partnerships. Lead development team efforts to promote volunteerism, maintaining policies protecting program participants and find innovative ways to include volunteers. Ensures adherence to fundraising best practices, including donor tracking, stewardship, acknowledgment, and performance metrics. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Easterseals' programs to effectively communicate their value and funding needs. Plans and manages all aspects of development event production including budget, timeline, logistics, coordination of printed materials, managing staff/volunteers and all other aspects to create a successful event. Ensures a consistent and compelling brand presence of Easterseals as a top non-profit in Southeast Wisconsin, increasing awareness about the vital services and needs our agency meets in our local community, across all platforms, including digital, social, print, and media outreach. Plans, prepares, distributes, and monitors original content such as articles, press releases, media advisories, emails, blog posts, and social media updates on behalf of the organization. Ensures website is up to date with web-based graphics and relevant information to complement site content and increase end user traffic. Support internal program teams with marketing needs and storytelling to highlight program impact and donor contribution. Represent the organization at public events, meetings, and speaking engagements to expand visibility and support. Communicates regularly with President, Board of Directors and Leadership team regarding development program and its progress in meeting philanthropy budget and relationship building goals. Manages, educates, and engages the Board of Directors with and through the Board Community Engagement Committee on donor engagement, department activities including progress on department goals and revenue targets. Liaison with Easterseals, Inc. to ensure local efforts alignment with philanthropic, marketing, and brand standards. Supervision Supervises assigned department personnel. This includes the following responsibilities, but not limited to hiring, evaluating, training, scheduling, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports. Educates and trains direct reports on all department and agency policies and procedures. Meets with assigned staff at least monthly to identify and resolve problems; manage projects, and review work processes and procedures. Participates in management team activities and agency events including fundraisers as required. Participates in assigned meetings, professional development, and training as required. Ensures maximum use of interns assigned to department to further department goals. Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree in public relations, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field required. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in securing funds through fundraising/development activities including grants, donor relations, events, annual campaigns and planned giving required. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience required. Knowledge of the general giving community in the greater Milwaukee area is preferred. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, managing capital or comprehensive campaigns, and cultivating donor and stakeholder relationships. Experience leading and mentoring a high-performing development team. Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor databases, and grant writing and management. Travel between multiple sites is required. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must have proof of insurance AND meet the requirements of the Employee Driving Policy. A Criminal Background Check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for day programming. A Credit Check is required for this position. Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement multi-year development plans aligned with organizational goals, strategies and activities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences including donors, board members, corporate partners, and media. Ability to lead direct-reports and influence a variety of individuals both internally and externally. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strong financial acumen and experience in budget development, forecasting, and fiscal management. Knowledge of marketing, branding, and public relations strategies that support donor engagement and organizational visibility. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information. Comfortable representing the organization at public events and serving as a visible leader in the community. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Must be organized and able to handle multiple projects. Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines. Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly. EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE: Telephone Computer Copy Machine Calculator Fax Machine Dolly Operate a motor vehicle safely PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching. Required to drive and transport clients. Occasionally exposed to loud/noisy environments.
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The Vice President of Development and Engagement is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for driving all fundraising, development, and community engagement strategies. This role plays a critical part in increasing the organization's visibility, deepening community involvement, and securing the financial resources necessary to support long-term strategic goals and advance the mission. With a focus on building and strengthening relationships, the Vice President cultivates individual, corporate, and philanthropic partnerships, positioning the organization as a leading nonprofit worthy of significant charitable investment. By fostering collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, volunteers, and the broader community, this leader enhances public trust, expands the agency's impact, and ensures sustained support for its vision and initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES (FUNCTIONS)
include the following: Essential Duties
Strategic Leadership & Administration Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy aligned with the agency's mission and goals. Collaborate with executive leadership to align engagement efforts with organizational priorities and programs. Recommends, develops and implements strategic revenue-generating initiatives to support and exceed Easterseals' short- and long-term financial goals. Determines goals for the annual fundraising budget process, including setting revenue targets, monitoring performance metrics, and managing development expenses to stay within budget. Set and monitor measurable success metrics (revenue, donor retention, visibility, etc) and ensure alignment across departments and leadership. Identifies and evaluates new markets and opportunities to expand existing programs and create additional revenue streams that align with the organization's mission and growth strategy. Oversee all fundraising activities including signature events, donor campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grant initiatives. Lead the development, submission, and management of grant proposals, including compliance and reporting. Cultivate relationships with individual donors (including Presidents council), foundations, community leaders, and corporate partners to secure significant financial support and/or partnerships. Lead development team efforts to promote volunteerism, maintaining policies protecting program participants and find innovative ways to include volunteers. Ensures adherence to fundraising best practices, including donor tracking, stewardship, acknowledgment, and performance metrics. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Easterseals' programs to effectively communicate their value and funding needs. Plans and manages all aspects of development event production including budget, timeline, logistics, coordination of printed materials, managing staff/volunteers and all other aspects to create a successful event. Ensures a consistent and compelling brand presence of Easterseals as a top non-profit in Southeast Wisconsin, increasing awareness about the vital services and needs our agency meets in our local community, across all platforms, including digital, social, print, and media outreach. Plans, prepares, distributes, and monitors original content such as articles, press releases, media advisories, emails, blog posts, and social media updates on behalf of the organization. Ensures website is up to date with web-based graphics and relevant information to complement site content and increase end user traffic. Support internal program teams with marketing needs and storytelling to highlight program impact and donor contribution. Represent the organization at public events, meetings, and speaking engagements to expand visibility and support. Communicates regularly with President, Board of Directors and Leadership team regarding development program and its progress in meeting philanthropy budget and relationship building goals. Manages, educates, and engages the Board of Directors with and through the Board Community Engagement Committee on donor engagement, department activities including progress on department goals and revenue targets. Liaison with Easterseals, Inc. to ensure local efforts alignment with philanthropic, marketing, and brand standards. Supervision Supervises assigned department personnel. This includes the following responsibilities, but not limited to hiring, evaluating, training, scheduling, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports. Educates and trains direct reports on all department and agency policies and procedures. Meets with assigned staff at least monthly to identify and resolve problems; manage projects, and review work processes and procedures. Participates in management team activities and agency events including fundraisers as required. Participates in assigned meetings, professional development, and training as required. Ensures maximum use of interns assigned to department to further department goals. Performs other duties (or functions) as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's degree in public relations, Non-Profit Management, Communications, Marketing, or related field required. A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in securing funds through fundraising/development activities including grants, donor relations, events, annual campaigns and planned giving required. A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience required. Knowledge of the general giving community in the greater Milwaukee area is preferred. Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, managing capital or comprehensive campaigns, and cultivating donor and stakeholder relationships. Experience leading and mentoring a high-performing development team. Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor databases, and grant writing and management. Travel between multiple sites is required. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must have proof of insurance AND meet the requirements of the Employee Driving Policy. A Criminal Background Check must meet the requirements of the State of WI licensure for day programming. A Credit Check is required for this position. Specialized Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement multi-year development plans aligned with organizational goals, strategies and activities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences including donors, board members, corporate partners, and media. Ability to lead direct-reports and influence a variety of individuals both internally and externally. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Strong financial acumen and experience in budget development, forecasting, and fiscal management. Knowledge of marketing, branding, and public relations strategies that support donor engagement and organizational visibility. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information. Comfortable representing the organization at public events and serving as a visible leader in the community. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Must be organized and able to handle multiple projects. Must be honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines. Must exercise sound judgment in making decisions and act accordingly. EQUIPMENT USED/MACHINERY REQUIRED TO OPERATE: Telephone Computer Copy Machine Calculator Fax Machine Dolly Operate a motor vehicle safely PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Frequently requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching. Required to drive and transport clients. Occasionally exposed to loud/noisy environments.
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