Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement

Who We Are

The mission of Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is to engage Greater Madison in philanthropy to advance a more vibrant and equitable community. MCF is a nationally accredited community foundation and a trusted philanthropic leader.

• We collaborate with donors to connect them to the causes they care about most
• We work with nonprofits to build endowments that provide an annual source of support for their mission
• We deploy grant funding in effective, efficient, and equitable ways to positively impact our community

The community of donors we bring together makes MCF strong. Our team makes MCF different. We know our donors and we know our community. Our commitment to both, for over 80 years, has earned us their trust. Madison is frequently named one of the best places to live in the country. While we are all proud of that recognition, we know there is still work to do to foster a community where fairness, inclusion and respect thrive.

MCF’s dynamic team shares a commitment to our mission. We come from different backgrounds and bring different lived experiences to the table. Some people have worked at MCF for 15+ years while others are new to the team. We encourage a full range of diversity and talent. Everyone’s voice is valued.

Our office resides in beautiful downtown Madison, Wisconsin, conveniently located off the state’s Capitol Square and is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and businesses of all kinds. Whether it is just the daily hustle and bustle, the free Lunchtime Live music series, Art Fair on the Square, or the largest producers-only Farmers’ Market in the country, there is always something going on downtown.

When you are part of the MCF team, you are in the middle of what makes Madison … Madison.

MCF is currently seeking a Director of Donor & Giving Partner Engagement to join the Advancement team. This role is ideal for someone who seeks purposeful work in a friendly team environment alongside people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations, and abilities. Our ideal candidate is passionate about serving our community, has a minimum of five years of experience in philanthropic services, development and fundraising, professional advising or other relevant experience, and is a life‑long learner.

This position plays a key role in advancing the mission of MCF by engaging and stewarding current and prospective donors and fund holders to facilitate giving now and in the future.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter – including how your skills align with the requirements of this position and how your values align with those of MCF – and resume to apply. This position primarily works in the MCF office with the option of working remotely one day per week. Interviews for this position will begin in January 2026.

The Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement builds and strengthens relationships with individuals, families, nonprofits, communities, and professional advisors to advance charitable giving in Dane County and beyond. This role helps donors develop and implement giving plans – both current and through their estates; supports nonprofits in establishing and growing endowments; and works with MCF’s Giving Partners (currently located in the communities of Lodi, Middleton, Portage, Rio, Monona and Columbus) to enhance their philanthropic impact.

The Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement reports to the Vice President of Advancement and collaborates closely with colleagues across all departments.

Support donors, fund holders, Legacy Society members and their advisors in developing and carrying out charitable giving plans, including facilitating simple and complex outright and deferred gifts, and helping establish donor advised and designated funds, charitable gift annuities, Qualified Charitable Distributions, legacy letters of understanding, and other tools for giving

• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors and fund holders to ensure proactive engagement and stewardship
• Support nonprofit organizations with establishing and growing endowments
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