Director of Fundraising and Communications

Madison, WI (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Own integrated fundraising and communications for a Madison nonprofit, unifying donor engagement, brand, and community visibility.

  • Own integrated fundraising and communications strategy for JSS Madison.
  • 5+ years in fundraising/communications with donor revenue and CRM experience.
  • Leadership across donor events, campaigns, and community visibility.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
  • Partner with the Executive Director and Board on major gifts
  • Lead fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor communications
  • Oversee donor database management, gift processing, and revenue tracking
  • Lead JSS's communications strategy across all platforms
  • Oversee social media, email newsletters, and website content
  • Develop marketing materials and campaign messaging
  • Ensure consistent, compelling storytelling that reflects JSS's impact
  • Grow community engagement and visibility

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, or a related field
  • Demonstrated success in donor engagement and revenue generation
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce)
  • Experience managing digital communications (social media, email, website)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and think strategically
  • Comfort engaging with donors, leadership, and community partners

Preferred

  • Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting
  • Event planning experience
  • Experience supervising staff or managing external vendors

Benefits

  • Includes a comprehensive total benefits package
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Jewish Social Services of Madison

Jewish Social Services of Madison is a non-profit human services agency that provides compassionate and effective support services for individuals and families. Inspired by the values of Jewish tradition, JSS serves people of all ages, religions, backgrounds and lifestyles, with a strong commitment to the Jewish community.Approved by the Board of DirectorsSeptember 10, 2012

Founded in 1978
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
17 employees (1 in marketing)
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Director of Fundraising and Communications

Jewish Social Services of Madison · Madison, WI · On-site