Development Manager

Exciting Opportunity For Development Manager:

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in our community?  Do you have a heart for early childhood education, teen empowerment, environmental sustainability, and supporting refugee families? If so, we want YOU to join Neighborhood House of Milwaukee as our Development Manager!

As a proud board member, I'm thrilled to share this opportunity with individuals who are committed to making a difference. At Neighborhood House, we've been serving Milwaukee since 1945, providing crucial support and resources to empower families, inspire discovery in children, and strengthen neighborhoods.

In this role, you'll have the chance to lead fundraising efforts, forge partnerships, and champion programs that directly impact the lives of those we serve. Your passion and dedication will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of children and families.

If you're ready to be part of an organization dedicated to making a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply or share this unique opportunity with everyone you know. Together, let's continue building a brighter Milwaukee for all.

Please see abbreviated job description below and visit our website at www.neighborhoodhousemke.org for the full description.

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Development Manager

The Development Manager will achieve fundraising goals, maintain knowledge of fundraisers' interests, and cultivate relationships with staff, Board members, donors, and community stakeholders.  The Development Manager will provide   creative and effective leadership toward the execution of a comprehensive fund development plan that meets or exceeds Neighborhood House budget requirements on an annual basis.  The successful applicant will build lasting relationships with donors and keep them informed on how their donations are contributing to the accomplishment of the Neighborhood House mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Three years of experience or more with development operations, preferably at a nonprofit organization
• Experience with managing staff and volunteers
• Experience managing and coordinating special events
• Experience working with executive leadership and/or Board of Directors in meeting fundraising goals
• Experience with developing and coordinating marketing strategies that elevate the agency’s profile
• Experience working with donor software tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders toward the accomplishment of an organizational mission

Please send resume and cover letter to Jon Janowski, Executive Director, at [email protected] 

Neighborhood House History and Impact:  Since 1945, Neighborhood House of Milwaukee (NH) inspires discovery through innovative programming for hundreds of thousands of children, teens, families and refugees. As a nonprofit agency with diverse participants, staff and board we promote full development of individual potential and self-sufficiency.  NH offers a wide variety of social, educational and recreational programs serving more than 4,000 children and families each year.  Our International Learning Program , the largest refugee education effort in the State of Wisconsin, brings important refugee, citizenship and ESL services to 250 individuals and their families annually.  Finally, our 90-acre Nature Center in the central Kettle Moraine of Dodge County is a key part of our strong environmental and science education program.