Job Summary
FEF is looking for an innovative and energetic mid-level fundraising professional who is excited about the mission and interested in joining a dynamic and innovative team. The Advancement Associate is responsible for executing the organization’s annual giving program, which includes a fall individual giving campaign, and assisting with the overall fundraising strategy to support its mission and long-term sustainability. This role oversees all annual giving activities, which includes some individual/alumni and corporate giving, assists with major campaigns and events, works on special alumni engagement activities, and provides donor stewardship. fundraising and community events (> 10 annually), managing a volunteer base of approximately 30 individuals, and overseeing key projects from planning through execution.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and achievement of annual fundraising goals:
- Write and direct outreach for annual requests from individuals/alumni, corporate partners.
- Assist and analyze fundraising communication, online activity and website.
- Write and maintain specific annual grants.
- Identify new funding opportunities and diversify revenue streams:
- Create connections to individuals/alumni using defined engagement opportunities.
- Develop new programs to secure new individual and corporate prospects.
- Research new grant opportunities.
- Assist or lead specific fundraising events, assist with regional campaigns, endowment and planned giving outreach, and other initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, corporate partners, individual donors, foundations, and volunteer leadership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with alumni, corporate partners, individual donors, foundations, and volunteer leadership.
- Oversee compliance with accounts such as Benevity and other giving systems.
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and funders as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- 4+ years of progressively responsible development experience; with experience securing annual gifts, grants, and building individual and corporate relationships.
- This position requires an individual to be located in the main mid-west donor area which currently encompasses: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Michigan.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and planning skills
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How to Apply: For full consideration of this position, please email all items below, combined into one document, to FEF@leadingtransitions.com, attention: Mindy Lubar Price, President & CEO, Leading Transitions LLC, 1345 N. Jefferson St., Suite 350, Milwaukee, WI 53202 no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on August 20, 2026:
- A letter demonstrating your qualifications for the Advancement Associate position that includes your interest in the mission of FEF, and a description of your salary parameters,
- A detailed and updated resume and,
- The names of, your relationship to, and contact information for three professional references.