Director of Fund Development

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Job Description:

Why a career with Independence First?

When you join Independence First you will be part of a collaborative and passionate team. You will also enjoy lucrative benefits! Independence First was selected as one of Milwaukee Business Journal's Best Places to Work in .

Independence First is looking for awesome people to join our management team! You are just the person to join our growing team if you are passionate about helping others.

• 18 vacation days, 12 sick days, and an additional 12 paid holidays a year
• Employer‑paid dental, life insurance (twice annual salary), AD&D, short and long term disability
• Health insurance benefits (partially employer‑paid, depending on coverage)
• Free dental insurance
• Low‑cost vision insurance
• Employer‑matched 403(b) retirement account
• Fitness center on‑site
• Annual health risk assessment
• Annual flu shot
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement program

Position:
Director of Fund Development
Status:
Full‑Time, Salaried

Reports to:

CEO

Position Summary:

The Director of Fund Development provides executive leadership for all private fundraising efforts at Independence First and is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and expanding the organization’s donor base through a relationship‑driven, results‑oriented approach. The position leads and personally engages in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, major‑gift prospects, and community partners, while serving as a visible and trusted ambassador for Independence First in the community.

This role strengthens the organization’s public presence and advances its mission by building and sustaining authentic relationships with donors, partners, and key community stakeholders. The Director works closely with the President/CEO to advance fundraising strategy and donor engagement, aligned with the agency’s strategic plan.

The Director of Fund Development holds primary accountability for achieving revenue goals established in the strategic plan and leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Agency’s Fund Development Plan. This position collaborates closely with leadership, internal and external stakeholders to ensure fundraising initiatives are aligned with organizational priorities and brand strategy. The position is responsible for supervising the Grants Administrator and the Marketing and Communications Manager, ensuring integrated fundraising, grant, and communications strategies that support sustainable growth and long‑term financial stability, and serves as part of the leadership team.

This is a full‑time position.

For full info follow application link.

Independence First is an EOE/M/W/Vets/Disability Employer. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5