At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Through the generous support of our friends and partners in the community, our exceptional doctors, nurses and care providers achieve the impossible every day. Our foundation provides a guidebook for giving, and ensures careful stewardship of all gifts.
Our foundation is staffed with experts who guide donors through the many ways to support the care we give to kids. We work every day to ensure their wishes are honored.
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Job Summary
Provides support for the Engagement and Stewardship team through the coordination of fund raising projects, events and recognition. Carries out communications projects intended for multiple audiences: prospects, donors, patient families, event attendees and Children's Hospital staff. Greets guests to the Foundation office and maintains a polished, well-equipped office environment for the Foundation team
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 2+ years of related experience preferred.
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization, in a communications role and/or as a project manager preferred.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling donor information. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet daily demands, as well as, respond to urgent situations.
- Ability to communicate, edit and proofread correspondence, and perform calculations at a level normally acquired through completion of high school, plus additional training in word processing and/or secretarial science.
- Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets and email marketing programs required and general database experience desired.
- Excellent interpersonal, prioritization and organization skills. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, board members, patient families, volunteers, etc.
- Process-oriented, ability to work efficiently and with accuracy.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of related experience
- Experience in a nonprofit, communications role, or as a project manager
- Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality when handling donor information
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet daily demands and respond to urgent situations
- Ability to communicate, edit and proofread correspondence and perform basic calculations; training in word processing/secretarial science
- Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email marketing programs
- General database experience
- Excellent interpersonal, prioritization and organization skills
- Process-oriented, ability to work efficiently and with accuracy
What We Do
Children’s Wisconsin is the region’s only independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We offer a wide range of care and support for children of all ages. Our services include medical care, dental care, child and family counseling, foster care, adoption, social services, child advocacy and injury prevention
