At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Through the generous support of our friends and partners in the community, our exceptional doctors, nurses and care providers achieve the impossible every day. Our foundation provides a guidebook for giving, and ensures careful stewardship of all gifts.

Our foundation is staffed with experts who guide donors through the many ways to support the care we give to kids. We work every day to ensure their wishes are honored.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Job Summary

Position within Children's Wisconsin Foundation and will provide operational and strategic support to the Principal Gift Program portfolio comprised of benefactors who have committed and/or are considering gifts of $1 million or more to the organization. This individual will work closely to support Foundation senior leadership and frontline fundraisers in identifying, engaging, soliciting and stewarding principal gifts.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years professional non-profit related experience required.
• Experience in major, principal and/or planned gift fundraising work preferred.
• Experience in fundraising campaigns preferred.
• Experience working with donors who have or are considering gifts of $1M+ preferred.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated experience in developing work plans and executing on them.
• Requires a high level of organizational and problem solving skills and a track record of building innovative approaches to successfully manage and coordinate multiple projects.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit and the ability to instill trust.
• Proven complex navigation skills in ambiguous terrain, patience, flexibility, sharp attention to detail and a high level of professionalism, including a superb level of tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and an authentic interest in transformational philanthropy is preferred.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.