Philanthropy and Communication Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Green Bay, WI

Social Assistance

About the position

At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day. Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a Philanthropy & Communication Manager to lead our fundraising and communication efforts. This leadership role is essential in cultivating donor relationships, overseeing strategic initiatives, and managing a talented team to drive the success of Family Services' mission.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors through face-to-face, virtual, and phone interactions.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, including individual contributions, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
• Hire, train, and mentor Philanthropy & Communication team members in partnership with the VP of Philanthropy & Communication.
• Supervise team members, managing expectations and performance reviews.
• Manage and coordinate strategic fundraising and communication projects aligning with organizational goals.
• Serve as a spokesperson for Family Services at public events, donor meetings, and networking opportunities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Family Services' programs to effectively communicate its mission and identify support opportunities.
• Contribute to donor solicitation and marketing materials to create cohesive and compelling messaging.
• Collaborate with the VP of Philanthropy & Communication to plan and implement fundraising and communication strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of donor engagement and stewardship efforts in the CRM database.
• Assist with planning and executing fundraising and donor stewardship events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Psychology, Business, or related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or business development.
• 2-3 years supervision experience.
• Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) databases.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy, Communications, Social Science or related field.
• 5+ years of nonprofit management or fundraising experience.
• Proven success in grant writing.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe.
• Familiarity with website maintenance platforms (e.g., WordPress or SharePoint) and email marketing tools (e.g., Constant Contact).
• Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification and active AFP membership.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.

Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Exciting opportunity for a passionate leader