Donor Engagement and Philanthropy Manager

At Wellpoint Care Network, our mission is to facilitate equity, learning, healing, and wellness by restoring the connections that help children and families thrive.

Every person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. It’s part of human nature, and the promise of our country, that everyone be given a fair chance to be and do their best. Yet, many in our community live with unresolved childhood and generational trauma.

That’s where we come in. We believe we can create a world where children and families have a clearer path to their fullest potential. Wellpoint Care Network has championed the restoration of families for nearly 175 years.

Our next Donor Engagement and Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day fundraising activities and donor relationships that support the Agency’s mission and annual revenue goals. This role manages a portfolio of current, lapsed, and prospective donors and plays a key role in strengthening and growing the organization’s base of individual, corporate, and foundation support. The Donor Engagement and Philanthropy Manager leads strategic donor engagement efforts through thoughtful Moves Management, supports the Agency’s annual campaign and fundraising events, and oversees foundation engagement and grant management.

This position is highly relational, results driven, and focused on building sustainable philanthropic partnerships that advance the Agency’s impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations required.
• Specialized Bachelor’s degree in Fundraising or Philanthropy preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fundraising, development, advancement, or sales within a nonprofit environment required.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor portfolios and leading all aspects of moves management, including successful solicitation of individual, corporate, and foundation gifts.
• Experience securing major gifts through grants, with working knowledge of grant writing, management, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate the Agency’s mission, values, and impact.
• Knowledge of philanthropy and nonprofit operations, including laws, regulations, and best practices related to charitable giving.
• Proven ability to develop, maintain, and grow strong donor relationships built on trust, engagement, and mission alignment.
• Self‑starter with a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and manage projects independently.
• Experience with fundraising databases and tools required, Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets, and priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other standard business systems.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License or occupational driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance is required.

• Achieves annual fundraising and long‑term donor engagement goals for assigned donors and prospects.
• Manages the full donor lifecycle, including prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develops and implements customized cultivation and solicitation plans aligned with donor interests and capacity.
• Executes a strategic Moves Management approach to deepen relationships, retain donors, grow support, and identify new prospects.
• Maintains accurate and timely donor records, including contact updates, notes, and call reports.
• Ensures donor acknowledgments and written communications are timely, accurate, and highly personalized.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Communications to ensure consistent branding and effective donor communications.

• Cultivates relationships with foundations and funding partners to expand grant support and diversify revenue streams.
• Oversees the full grant lifecycle, including research, proposal development, coordination with program and subject…