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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development Manager - **Company:** ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL - **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PC Tools, Microsoft Office, Raiser's Edge - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a10155c0135a268f ## About the Role B.A./B.S. preferred with an emphasis or concentration in business, marketing, public relations or related field. * Two - five years professional development and fund-raising experience. * Experience and contacts in the Greater Milwaukee Area are a plus. * Advanced PC skills and expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Donor database experience desirable). * Desire to work as part of a team and willingness to promote the principles and views of St. Ann Center * Ability to work with minimal supervision - self-motivated & confident * Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. * Ability to work well with people from all backgrounds with varying degrees of experience. * Ability to inspire, train, motivate, challenge, and supervise volunteers. * Confident public speaking and able to express ideas verbally and in writing. ## Description Position Summary: The Fund Development Manager is responsible for working with the Leadership Team and Board of Directors for planning and coordinating all aspects of fund development and public relations for St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Provide leadership on all fundraising initiatives including special events, major gifts, planned giving, sponsorships, donor cultivation and grant writing. Identify, organize and manage the fundraising activities of St. Ann Center with a focus on new opportunities to obtain ongoing and increased support from corporations, public and private organizations, faith communities, and individuals. Primary Roles & Responsibilities: Planning * Develop and implement a comprehensive written annual resource development plan with strategies for donors and prospects in each constituent group including: individuals, faith groups, organizations, corporations, etc. to be approved by the board. * Provide monthly reports to the Leadership and the board which measure progress towards achieving the plan. * Broaden St. Ann Center's fundraising by developing approaches such as planned giving, solicitation of bequests, and endowment programs. Grant requests and administration * Assist Leadership Team with researching and writing grants for St. Ann Center * Provide timely reporting and ensure compliance as required by grant award documentation. * Administer draw requests for any funding source which operates through a "draw down" or reimbursement process. Gifts Cultivation * Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation which will provide a diverse and sustainable funding base for St. Ann Center. * Keep up-to-date on current fundraising programs, practices and procedures used in the nonprofit sector and inform the affiliate leadership of items that would benefit St. Ann Center. * Create and implement major gifts program, planned giving program, and volunteer giving program. * Identify and pursue new sources of corporate and foundation funding. * Build and maintain relationships with major donors of all types, develop strategies for solicitation, and solicit or coordinate the solicitation by other affiliate staff, board or volunteers, as appropriate. * Create and update collateral materials to support gift cultivation. * Develop and implement all aspects of direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other donor mailings as needed. * Ensure that the donor database information is current and accurate. * Acknowledgement of all gifts and donations. Events * Manage or oversee all St. Ann Center's events. * Promote events to the business community as a way to support St. Ann Center and provide support to those groups that want to host an event. * Work with appropriate staff and volunteers to ensure that all aspects of a successful event are coordinated towards a common goal. * Develop and solicit sponsors for houses and events as needed. Public Relations and Marketing * Write press releases and media alerts. * Develop and maintain media contacts with area media outlets. * Oversee and direct all media relations, social media communication, media production and general branding of the affiliate and all its programs. * Create marketing materials for the center's programs. * Build and sustain working relationships and communication with community associations, This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. 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