Director of Fund Development

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, people-centered Director of Fund Development to join our growing team. This leadership role oversees all fund development projects, focusing on grant writing and strategic fundraising for our nonprofit partners. The Director will allocate 30% to internal operations and 70% of their time to direct support for partners. This hybrid position requires travel throughout the Greater Milwaukee area, with flexibility to work from home and visit partner sites as needed.

Position Details

• The Director of Fund Development will report to the CEO.
• This is a long-term position with consistent weekly hours. The role is available as either full-time (up to 40 hours/week) or part-time (minimum of 25 hours/week), depending on candidate availability. Specific hours will be discussed and confirmed during the interview process.
• Compensation is $35/hour, with three weeks of pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and 11 pro-rated flexible paid holidays annually.
• This is a hybrid role based in Southeastern Wisconsin, with a mix of remote work and in-person staff and partner meetings. Reliable transportation is required for occasional regional travel.
• There is a 6-month employment probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team, including the Directors of Culture & Strategy and Process Design, to shape and drive fund development strategies.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive grants and development calendar for Loving Venti and our nonprofit partners.
• Oversee fundraising efforts across partner projects, ensuring alignment with partner missions and strategic objectives.

• Internal Funding Operations & Oversight: 30%

• Fund Management: Assist in the development of Loving Venti’s fundraising efforts to create a development plan and grants calendar that is reviewed throughout the year.
• Oversee the proposal process for new nonprofit partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and smooth onboarding.
• Document project processes and templates, providing consistency and quality control in all grant-related services.
• Administration: Comprehend, review and support the proposal process for new nonprofit partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and smooth onboarding.
• Document project processes and templates, providing consistency and quality control in all grant-related services.
• Strategic Counsel: Support and collaborate on projects with the Loving Venti staff team and subcontractors, ensuring consistency across all projects.
• External Funding Operations & Fundraising Services: 70%
• Fundraising Oversight: Lead the development and execution of fundraising strategies for nonprofit partners, overseeing all fund development projects.
• Serve as the key contact to work with nonprofit clients creating comprehensive annual fundraising plans.
• Provide direct support to 3-6 partner projects at any given time.
• Grant Writing, Research & Administration:
• Grant Readiness: Assist partners in becoming grant-ready by ensuring they have the proper systems and structures in place.
• Develop and maintain content libraries specific to their organization and grant histories.
• Coordinate with nonprofit partner contacts for grant proposal inputs and feedback.
• Research prospective grants and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Grant Writing: Guide clients through the grant writing process, from identifying opportunities to drafting and submitting applications.
• Grant Administration:
• Submit proposals to nonprofit partners for approval within deadlines.
• Maintain a grants calendar for multiple projects and partners.
• Prepare supporting grant reports when applicable.
• Content Writer: Create donor engagement tools including newsletter content, donor communications, and campaign materials.
• Donor Database Management:
• Collaborate on donor engagement for ongoing nonprofit clients including gift entry and relationship management.
• Administer donor database and fundraising platforms, ensuring data syncing across multiple programs.

Skills and Abilities

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization: Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Technologically Proficient: Ability to learn new technology quickly; experience with various tools preferred.
• Seasoned Leadership: Experience in management and supervision is needed.

Knowledge and/or Professional Experience Preferred

• Experience in nonprofits, business, communications, or related fields preferred.
• Flexibility and self-directedness with a bias toward action are key attributes.
• Success working in a virtual environment.

Additional Details

• Technology must be provided by the employee.
• Attendance at staff meetings with the entire Loving Venti team is mandatory.
• Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

To Apply: Send a resume, an explanation of how you fit into Loving Venti’s mission, and 2-3 writing samples to [email protected]. Please add "Director of Fund Development Position" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.