Donor Engagement Manager

Wisconsin Conservation Voters (WCV) is seeking a detail-oriented and philanthropic leader to manage our mid-level giving, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events. The position is full-time and based in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Candidates must be willing and able to frequently attend in person meetings and events as well as travel occasionally within the state. In order to support our team to do their best work, we offer a strong benefits package that includes a 36 hour work week, generous paid time off, parental leave, paid sabbatical, quality health and dental, 401(k) match, and more – details below. We also utilize a transparent pay structure in order to ensure we are equitable and competitive in our salaries. Who We Are Wisconsin Conservation Voters is a network of Wisconsinites building political power for a clean environment, healthy communities, and a thriving democracy. We envision a world powered by clean energy, where our water is safe to drink, our air safe to breathe, our climate safe to live in, and all people thrive in a healthy, resilient community. Wisconsin Conservation Voters continues to grow a just, equitable, and people-powered movement, electing leaders who represent us and passing laws that protect people and the planet for a sustainable future. Learn more about us at http://conservationvoters.org. What You’ll Do This position will be responsible for the plans, programs, processes, and materials that drive mid-level giving, including coordinating fundraising events and sponsorships, strengthening a sense of belonging and community among supporters, and increasing the organization’s donor base. The Donor Engagement Manager will work closely with the Development Director, Membership Manager, and program staff to support fundraising efforts. The Donor Engagement Manager’s work is vital for increasing revenue by building long-term relationships, retaining and upgrading donors, executing special events, coordinating event sponsorships, and fostering a positive donor experience. Areas of Responsibility: Sponsorships & Events - Project managing all aspects of special events and fundraising events, including Conservation Lobby Day, the annual Green Tie event, and others - Working with vendors, managing registration, designing event materials, collaborating across the organization to ensure events are successful and meet fundraising goals - Securing sponsorships and ensuring all event sponsorship benefits are fulfilled - Building relationships with sponsors throughout the year to expand corporate and sponsor partnerships - Recruiting and managing event volunteers - Coordinating small-scale community-building events and fundraisers hosted by board members and donors - Engaging with donors and building long-term relationships at member events - Engaging with attendees post-event to solicit membership donations and identify mid-level and major gift prospects Donor Coordination & Stewardship - Managing mid-level donors and prospects by using a multi-faceted approach to donor relationship-building and fundraising that includes emails, phone calls, meetings, events, and direct mail, including making fundraising asks in donor meetings and calls - Facilitating the coordination of mid-level and major donor meetings in partnership with the Development Director and Executive Director - Preparing written content for fundraising emails, direct mail appeals, and other donor and prospect communications - Designing event materials and coordinating donor materials in collaboration with the Membership Manager - Tracking and reporting KPI (key performance indicators) for fundraising events and other communications - Facilitating and assisting board members, Executive Director, and Development Director in fundraising work and donor cultivation - Developing donor cultivation and engagement opportunities in coordination with program staff, board members, and allied organizations in the environmental justice movement, wi…