Individual Giving Manager
Are you passionate about the mission of public broadcasting and driven to make a meaningful impact in the world of fundraising?
As the Individual Giving Manager at Wisconsin Public Radio, you'll play a key role in shaping and executing strategies to engage high-value donors, nurture relationships, and support the organization's mission of delivering trusted, impactful programming to Wisconsin. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to oversee essential fundraising systems, manage prospect portfolios, and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wisconsin Public Radio’s Major Individual Gifts unit.
This position operates within Wisconsin Public Radio’s Development Department and reports to the Managing Director of Individual Giving. As a leader within the team, you'll oversee the administration of key fundraising software and portfolio management systems, conduct donor research, and collaborate with colleagues to drive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship initiatives. To excel in this role, you'll bring a combination of technical proficiency, organizational skills, and interpersonal communications. An ability to manage databases, and analyze donor data will be essential.
This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position.
Ongoing/Renewable
This is a full-time position that works core business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and will include some nights and weekends. This position may require responsiveness that arise outside of standard business hours.
This position will be a hybrid position with a minimum of two days per week in person in Madison, WI. Additional flexibility in the future is possible. In-person meetings and events may require additional in-person attendance. Occasional travel related to job responsibilities may be required.
Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.
It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Information about UW-Madison Driver Authorization can be found at https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/.
For application instructions, please apply directly to this link: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/individual-giving-manager-madison-wisconsin-united-states-405564ee-2fda-4882-a326-1ade2c3e8444
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Application Information : Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents.
The following must be received for your application to be complete:
1) Resume
2) A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.
3) 1 page PDF or Word Document of a fundraising letter that you have written. The sample may represent work you've done in your current or previous job, or it may be written for this exercise. It should be no more than 1 page or 400 words in length. The sample should represent your writing skill and knowledge of direct response fundraising strategy.
Since this position is responsible for donor facing communications, close attention to detail is required. All submitted material will be assessed for spelling and grammar.
We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Please keep in mind your cover letter and/or resume should address your experience and how it relates to the position qualifications.
The application reviews will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to the first-round interviews. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.
Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.
This position has been identified as a position of trust with financial/fiduciary responsibilities. The selected candidates will be required to re-check every four years.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Expiration Date : 6/16/2026
Location : Madison
Contact Email : alondra.vazquez@wisc.edu
Contact Name : Alondra Vazquez
Station/Company Name : Wisconsin Public Media
