Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for advancing
social justice and community well-being? Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is
seeking a dynamic Major Gift Officer to join our Development and Communications
Team. In this vital role, you’ll cultivate and steward a portfolio of major
donors and prospects who are inspired by our mission to serve individuals and
families impacted by behavioral health challenges, justice involvement, and
systemic barriers.
Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is seeking a passionate
and strategic Major Gift Officer to help drive our mission forward by
cultivating meaningful relationships with major donors and philanthropic
partners. This role is key in generating support for programs that make a real
difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by behavioral
health needs, justice involvement, and family and child welfare.
As Major Gift Officer, you’ll help shape and grow our Major
Gifts program, engaging donors at all levels to deepen their connection to our
work and expand their philanthropic support. You’ll work closely with our CEO
and colleagues across the organization to align donor passions with the
life-changing programs and services WCS delivers throughout the community.
This is more than a fundraising role—it’s a chance to build
lasting partnerships, share powerful stories of impact, and fuel the future of
compassionate, community-centered care.
Job Summary:
The Major Gift Officer is responsible for cultivating,
managing, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects to
secure philanthropic support for Wisconsin Community Services (WCS). This role
will focus on engaging donors who are passionate about the mission of WCS, the
organization’s programs, and priorities including addressing community needs in
the area of behavioral health, justice involvement and family and child
well-being. The Major Gift officer will play a key role in developing and
advancing WCS’ Major Gift program, contributing to the acquisition and growth
of both major donor participation and giving society involvement. This position
offers an exciting opportunity to build long-term relationships with donors at
varying levels of giving, helping to cultivate them into significant supporters
of the mission of WCS. As part of the Development and Communications Team, the
Major Gift Officer will work collaboratively with Chief Executive Officer and
other colleagues to achieve the fundraising goals of WCS, and enhance
relationships with donors, current and former staff, current and former Board
members and the broader community. May be requested to assist with corporate
and foundation requests.