New 
Director of Institutional Giving
 Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. | |
medical insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
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 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
| 302 N Jackson St (Show on map) | |
 Jun 10, 2025 | |
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At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 21 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!
This is an excellent opportunity for a Director of Institutional Giving (40 hours/week) at our Jackson Street Administration Office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
As part of our comprehensive benefit package, we offer:
- Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Days of Holiday Pay
- Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
PPWI's compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's applicable experience and internal equity. The Director of Institutional Giving pay starts from $85,300 per year.
Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Director of Institutional Giving is responsible for leading and executing a strategic, relationship-centered institutional giving program that secures and grows philanthropic support from foundations, corporations, and other institutional partners. This position serves as the lead fundraiser for institutional giving within the development team, managing a portfolio of institutional funders and cultivating new opportunities across the state.
In addition to overseeing the full lifecycle of grants, the Director develops a statewide engagement strategy to build enduring relationships and elevate PPWI's visibility and credibility among institutional funders. They are responsible for partnering with PPWI's compliance and finance teams to ensure all grant-related quality and compliance requirements are met and documented.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below reflect the knowledge, skill and ability necessary for success in this leadership role:
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, including a strong dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Proven track record of securing and growing institutional support from foundations, corporations, and public grant makers, including managing a portfolio of institutional funders.
- Successful relationship-building and stewardship skills, with experience engaging executive-level contacts at funder organizations.
- Demonstrated project management skills, with a history of successful cross-functional collaboration and ability to lead through influence.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing, editing, and submitting successful grant proposals.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Experience in Raiser's Edge (NXT) or another relational database software preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Business Management, or related field required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising, grant writing, foundation/corporate relations, or closely related field.
- Demonstrated success managing a grant portfolio and securing six- and seven-figure institutional gifts or grants.
- Project management certification or equivalent training/experience strongly preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position is predominantly sedentary requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. May require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet.
Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking, handling and grasping regularly. May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is generally performed in an office environment but involves frequent interruptions. The noise level is generally low. The work environmental characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.
Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be necessary.
This position requires traveling statewide, therefore a valid driver's license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required. Must have transportation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and Institutional Fundraising
Funder Cultivation and Relationship Management
Grant Development and Proposal Management
Grants Compliance and Lifecycle Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Internal Alignment
Other Duties:
PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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