Director of Development

Salary: $76000-$85000

The War Memorial Center is a living tribute dedicated to honoring those who served while strengthening our community through education remembrance and civic engagement. Guided by our mission Honor the Dead. Serve the Living. we are committed to preserving the legacy of our nations veterans while inspiring future generations.

We are seeking an accomplished and relationship-driven Director of Development to lead the organizations fundraising strategy and philanthropic growth. Reporting directly to the President & CEO this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of Milwaukees most respected nonprofit institutions.

The Director of Development will cultivate meaningful relationships with donors foundations corporations community leaders and Board members while building sustainable support for the War Memorial Centers mission and long-term success.

The Director of Development is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances the organizations mission strengthens donor engagement and supports future growth.

This role provides leadership across all areas of philanthropy including major gifts annual giving foundation and corporate partnerships planned giving stewardship and donor communications. The Director will also partner closely with the President & CEO Board of Trustees volunteers and staff to expand philanthropic support and deepen community engagement.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Bachelors degree required

• Five or more years of progressive nonprofit fundraising and development experience

• Demonstrated success securing major gifts cultivating donor relationships and managing fundraising initiatives

• Experience working with foundations corporate partners and individual donors

• Strong strategic planning communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience with Raisers Edge or comparable donor management systems

• Ability to engage and inspire donors volunteers Board members and community stakeholders

• CFRE or similar professional fundraising certification preferred

This is more than a fundraising leadership position. It is an opportunity to steward an important community institution strengthen support for veterans and their families and help ensure the War Memorial Centers mission continues to thrive for generations to come.

You will join a dedicated team committed to service stewardship collaboration and community impact while playing a key role in shaping the organizations future. If you are passionate about building meaningful relationships advancing mission-driven work and creating lasting community impact we encourage you to apply and become part of the War Memorial Centers next chapter.

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