Job description

Have you always dreamed of making a difference for animals and the people who love them? The Wisconsin Humane Society is seeking a Philanthropic Advisor to join our amazing team! The Philanthropic Advisor (Milwaukee/Racine) is a core member of the fundraising team at the Wisconsin Humane Society, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation with six operating locations and a budget of approximately $14 million. The Philanthropic Advisor is responsible for implementing fund development initiatives and activities related to major giving and planned giving for the Wisconsin Humane Society, with primary focus on the Milwaukee and Racine area communities. Apply today!

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Job Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Personally cultivate strong relationships to inspire potential high-impact donors, with primary focus on the Milwaukee and Racine area communities.
• Cultivate, develop appropriate strategies for, solicit, and steward an assigned portfolio of 150-200 individual and corporate donors capable of giving $1,000 or more.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward potential planned giving relationships
• Assist and manage Racine Campus committee and its members in their fundraising and community engagement efforts, and other committees as appropriate.
• Support and execute special projects for major and planned giving donors and prospects.
• Attend relevant Wisconsin Humane Society events and meetings, some during the evening and weekends.
• Develop, implement, and share effective approaches to fundraising for the Wisconsin Humane Society, ensuring the profitability of revenue-generating fundraising activities according to budget and organizational philosophy and guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements
The Philanthropic Advisor will be a positive, professional, and team-oriented individual with the following experience and attributes:

• CFRE desirable.
• At least five years of experience working in a non-profit development department with progressive responsibility for the management of philanthropic development programming with sales experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
• Emotionally capable of handling high-pressure situations in a professional manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills. Prior experience with MS Word and MS Excel required. Raiser’s Edge experience preferred.
• Capable of accepting and completing work assignments with minimal supervision in a highly motivated manner.
• Commitment to treat animals and people with respect and kindness.

Benefits
Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Flexible spending plans

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Aflac supplemental benefit

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

• Paid family Leave

Time off including:

• Vacation

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Holiday

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 30% off adoption fees

• 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations

• 20% off youth programs

• Event discounts

• Animal Antics retail discounts

• Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.

Come see why over 240 staff call one of WHS’s 6 locations home! You’ll be happy you did!

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, and Brown Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, educational programming, and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the states busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,858.00 - $62,294.00 per year

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