Director of Fundraising and Communications

The Opportunity
JSS is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead our revenue generation and storytelling efforts. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can both build meaningful donor relationships and craft compelling narratives that inspire giving. If you're equal parts relationship-builder, strategist, and storyteller, and you want your work to matter in a very real, human way, this role was built for you.
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What You'll Do:

Fundraising & Donor Engagement
-Collaborate on the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy
-Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
-Partner with the Executive Director and Board on major gifts
-Lead fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor communications
-Oversee donor database management, gift processing, and revenue tracking
 

Communications & Marketing
-Lead JSS's communications strategy across all platforms
-Oversee social media, email newsletters, and website content
-Develop marketing materials and campaign messaging
-Ensure consistent, compelling storytelling that reflects JSS's impact
-Grow community engagement and visibility
 

Events & Community Engagement
-Partner on fundraising and community events
-Represent JSS externally at events and in the community
-Strengthen relationships across the Madison community
 

Leadership & Strategy
-Supervise communications and development staff and/or contractors
-Collaborate with program teams to elevate impact stories
-Align fundraising and communications into a unified annual plan
-Track performance metrics and continuously improve strategy
 

What You Bring
-5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, or a related field
-Demonstrated success in donor engagement and revenue generation
-Strong writing and storytelling skills
-Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce)
-Experience managing digital communications (social media, email, website)
-Ability to manage multiple priorities and think strategically
-Comfort engaging with donors, leadership, and community partners
 

Bonus Points If You Have
-Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting
-Event planning experience
-Experience supervising staff or managing external vendors