Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement
Salary Range: $80,000-$95,000
Job Summary:
Role at Madison Community Foundation (MCF)
The Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement builds and strengthens relationships with individuals, families, nonprofits, communities, and professional advisors to advance charitable giving in Dane County and beyond. This role helps donors develop and implement giving plans – both current and through their estates; supports nonprofits in establishing and growing endowments; and works with MCF’s Giving Partners (currently located in the communities of Lodi, Middleton, Portage, Rio, Monona and Columbus) to enhance their philanthropic impact. The Director of Donor and Giving Partner Engagement reports to the Vice President of Advancement and collaborates closely with colleagues across all departments.
Summary of Major Responsibilities
• Support donors, fundholders, Legacy Society members and their advisors in developing and carrying out charitable giving plans, including facilitating simple and complex outright and deferred gifts, and helping establish donor advised and designated funds, charitable gift annuities, Qualified Charitable Distributions, legacy letters of understanding, and other tools for giving
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors and fundholders to ensure proactive engagement and stewardship
• Support nonprofit organizations with establishing and growing endowments
• Support current and prospective Giving Partners within Dane and surrounding counties with advisory committee operations, grantmaking, fundraising and outreach activities
• Collaborate with the communications team to share stories of community impact by recognizing constituents in print and digital media and developing materials for donor and advisor audiences
• Maintain accurate records of donor engagement activities in MCF’s database
• Represent MCF at community and regional events, including speaking publicly
This job description describes the general nature and scope of responsibilities for this position. Please note other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or removed at any time.
A full job description is available on our website.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should forward a cover letter – including how your skills align with the requirements of this position and how your values align with those of MCF – and resume to apply@madisongives.org. This position primarily works in the MCF office with the option of working remotely one day per week. Interviews for this position will begin in January 2026.
