FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE RELATIONS COORDINATOR

St. Coletta of Wisconsin, a nonprofit leader in providing residential and vocational services to adults with developmental disabilities in southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, has an excellent opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated Foundation and Corporate Relations Coordinator.

Required Competencies

• Understanding and adhering to all St. Coletta of WI policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates adherence to St. Coletta’s Code of Conduct, Franciscan, and Business Values at all times.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Capable of working independently with minimal direction.
• Ability to establish and expertly manage professional and interpersonal relationships with all organization members and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates exceptional professional-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Is open and receptive to new ideas and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and creative-thinking skills.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments and willingness to play an active role in the success of our branding communications.
• An in-depth understanding of grant funders,
• Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes
• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and database management skills (Raisers Edge preferred)
• Motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Grant Writing & Proposals:
    • Serves as a liaison to all funding foundations, agencies, and organizations.
    • Maintains primary responsibility for grant submission deadlines, schedules, and tracking, including developing and maintaining master files and Funder information in Raiser’s Edge Blackbaud.
    • Write, submit, and coordinate the grant program to corporate and foundation funders, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
    • Accurately completes grant applications and ensures timely submission within application parameters with all required supporting documents and budgets.
    • Identifies appropriate grants and corporate sponsorship opportunities, then facilitates and manages the preparation of all grants, including the annual WisDOT and IDOT transportation grants
    • Conduct research to identify new grant opportunities and funding sources within the corporate and foundation sectors.
    • Work with program staff to develop clear, compelling, and detailed grant proposals, reports, and budgets.
  • Funder Communications & Reports:
    • Develop regular communications to keep corporate and foundation partners updated on the organization’s impact, programs, and needs.
    • Prepare and submit detailed, accurate reports to funders to demonstrate the success and progress of funded projects.
    • Maintain accurate records of funder correspondence, commitments, and deliverables.
  • Event Coordination & Donor Engagement:
    • Collaborate with the events team to plan and execute fundraising events that engage corporate and foundation partners.
    • Assist in identifying potential sponsors and donors for events, ensuring that corporate and foundation partnerships are strategically integrated into fundraising efforts.
    • Attend fundraising and networking events to cultivate and steward relationships with corporate and foundation donors.
  • Presentations & Stewardship:
    • Develop presentations and materials for meetings with corporate and foundation partners, ensuring that the messaging reflects the mission and funding needs.
    • Represent the organization during tours, events, donor meetings, and speaking engagements to cultivate long-term relationships.
    • Work closely with the Director of Marketing & Fund Development to develop strategies for donor recognition, engagement, and retention.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned
  • Supports the strategic planning process and may assist in developing the initiatives to achieve the overall mission and vision of the organization.
  • Participates in organizational committees and meetings as appropriate.
  • Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
  • Education and/or Experience:
  • Associate's Degree in communications, marketing, fund development, or related field, plus two to five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience.
  • Language Skills:
  • The ability to effectively communicate, face to face, in writing, and/or over the telephone, with any and all internal and external stakeholders, constituents, prospects, or business partners. Ability to effectively write in a business style and in a professional manner.
  • Computer Skills:
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite products and donor databases, preferably Raisers Edge. Working knowledge in research tools such as Candid and Blackbaud Analytics is preferred.
  • Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to function in a matrix and collaborative environment. Ability to understand and apply best practices and common sense understanding to complex issues.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None
  • Driving Requirements: This position requires that an employee be able to drive for work purposes and maintain a valid driver’s license with a past driving record that meets the agency's standards.
  • Other Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to create effective business correspondence. Strong organizational skills. Effective time management skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Good interpersonal skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships. Skill with adults who have developmental disabilities.
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hard-to-finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Communication or related field.

Associates or better in Marketing or related field.

Experience

Required

2-5 years:

Two to five years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of training or experience.