St. Coletta of Wisconsin
Southeastern Wisconsin
St. Coletta of Wisconsin, a nonprofit leader in providing residential and vocational services to adults with developmental disabilities in southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, has an excellent opportunity for an energetic, self motivated Director of Development to join our team.
The Director of Development reports to the President/CEO and will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership and working with the President/CEO, Board Members, organizational staff and other stakeholders to advance St. Coletta's fundraising program.
- Designing and implementing fundraising donor development activities, such as annual giving campaigns, fundraising events, planned giving, major gifts, grants and direct mail programs to meet budget goals and build reserves.
- Attending community events, meetings, or conferences to promote and achieve organizational goals, solicit donations or sponsorships.
- Contacting corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to cultivate long-term relationships and increase awareness of St. Coletta’s mission, activities, or needs.
- Developing and implementing strategies to expand St. Coletta's donor base.
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, plus 5 or more years of development experience, preferably including fundraising, volunteer and staff management, strategic planning and personal gift solicitation. Successful candidates will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability with the philanthropic community to raise major gifts, and ability to relate to a variety of internal and external constituents. Working knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge software is a plus.
St. Coletta provides a competitive benefit package and a great opportunity to join a value-driven organization.
Interested candidates should apply on our website at www.stcolettawi.org/employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Employer.

