Donor Services Manager

Flourish with us as our Donor Services Manager!

Join our team of dedicated professionals in strengthening our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.

As the Donor Services Manager, you will work independently and as part of a team to fulfill responsibilities related to funds of all types within the Community Foundation’s Donor Services & Gift Planning department. This position is responsible for managing funds’ processes, projects, relationships, and serving as the Community Foundation’s lead professional support and representation for the fund(s). This position is also responsible for executing and strengthening the Foundation’s strategic goal of growing philanthropy and stewarding new and existing fund advisors through managing a portfolio of funds.

The Director of Donor Services will provide strategic direction and guidance to this position.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience working in philanthropic services, development, nonprofit, foundation or similar environment, we want to hear from you! Qualified candidates must also have experience with budgeting and working with boards and/or committees. Knowledge of outright and planned gift fundamentals and financial/legal aspects of charitable giving is preferred. Please see the detailed job description below.

We are certified as a gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce! This certification recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration by creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees.

We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment. Our team currently works in our office at 4455 W. Lawrence Street in Appleton, WI, or remotely in the Fox Valley area. In addition to a flexible working environment, it is important to us to offer a generous benefit package to our team members. Our current package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid volunteer hours, and professional development.

This position is a full-time, benefits eligible position. The salary range starts at $76,600. A start date no later than September 2026 is preferred.

POSITION TITLE: Donor Services Manager
DEPARTMENT: Donor Services & Gift Planning
LOCATION: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region 4455 W. Lawrence St. Appleton, WI 54914
REPORTING TO: Director of Donor Services
FLSA CLASSIFICATION (EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT): Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time Benefits Eligible LAST UPDATED
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July 14, 2026

The Donor Services Manager is part of the Foundation’s dedicated team of professionals who work together under the core values of belonging, integrity, respect, stewardship, and teamwork, to support the strategic direction and mission of the Foundation, strengthening our community for current and future generations by helping people make a difference in the lives of all.

The Donor Services Manager is responsible for executing and strengthening the Foundation’s strategic goal of growing philanthropy through donor development; supporting the Foundation’s donor services and gift planning efforts to steward new and existing donors/fund advisors. The Director of Donor Services will provide strategic direction and planning guidance to the Donor Services Manager to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s strategic development plan.

• Manage a portfolio of various fund types as assigned with a goal of furthering the donors/fund advisors’ charitable giving. Deliver services that are consistent with the Council on Foundations’ National Standards and align with the Community Foundation’s strategic plan, development plan, and service model to include, but not limited to: executing donors’/fund advisors’ intentions, facilitating donor/fund advisor requests, assist donors in forming strategies for philanthropic giving, proactively align donors’/fund advisors’ interests with community needs, and stewarding donors’/fund advisors’ philanthropic legacies.
• Manage and strengthen…