Development Director (full-time)
Posted: March 25, 2026
Job Description
The Development Director at Pro-Life Wisconsin (PLW) performs all the tasks necessary to grow PLW’s Revenue, particularly through Major Gift Fundraising. Secondarily, the Development Director coordinates with the Outreach Director to grow the number of PLW Affiliates and Donor/Supporter base. This includes the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the effectiveness of plans and activities toward these two ends.
Requirements
Beyond being 100% Pro-Life, Christian and a good team player, the individual is expected to be self-motivated with the ability to identify significant contributors to PLW and exert the initiative to accomplish it within the time frame expected. Specifically, the individual must possess the following:
Committed Christian whose life is conducted in accord with Christian principles
Thorough understanding and shared belief in the 100% pro-life position
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
3-5 years of various fundraising experience
3-5 years of sales, promotion, marketing, and/or public relations experience
Ability to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership level gifts
Self-Starter, with strong planning and organizational skills, who can work independently and take ownership for this activity, yet be able to take some specific direction from PLW Leadership
Excellent customer service skills; ability to super-serve our benefactors needs
Knowledge or involvement in Catholic/Christian fraternal organizations
Solid interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Capable of Grant Request/Proposal preparation
Basic Computer Skills
Ability to work well in a collaborative culture to promote cooperation among team members
Ability and willingness to travel, and,
Possess a valid Driver’s License.
Responsibilities
Specifically, Development Director is responsible for executing the following tasks in an effective and efficient manner:
Revenue Generation:
Develop an annual strategic plan for all Revenue Generation activities with specific revenue targets for: 1. Existing Revenue Sources (Fundraising Letters, Banquet & Web Site Sponsorship), 2. Grant Proposals 3. Major Gifts from Benefactors and 4. New Funding Sources.
Implement and execute strategies to achieve the Plan’s Revenue targets for all the Revenue Generating Activities including overseeing the Fall Banquet/Auction.
Build significant long-term relationships with benefactors to encourage, support and sustain the benefactor’s philanthropic relationship with Pro-Life Wisconsin.
Affiliate & Donor/Supporter Development:
Coordinate with the Outreach Director to increase the PLW Donor/Supporter base and increase the number of PLW Affiliates.
Other:
Assists State Director and/or Board in accomplishing PLW's goals in other areas, such as special projects, as needed.
Reporting
The Development Director reports directly to the State Director and indirectly to the Board of Directors.
Equipment Provided
The Development Director will be provided a Laptop computer with software and a Cell phone for PLW related use.
Travel Expense
Mileage: Use of a personal vehicle for business travel will be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate.
Lodging and Meals: Lodging and Meals will be reimbursed at a reasonable expense level. The expectation is that the Travel Expense will be minimized whenever possible.
Employment Classification
The Development Director position at Pro-Life Wisconsin is a full-time, salaried position.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this position, email your resume and references to State Director Dan Miller at [email protected].
About the Employer
Pro-Life Wisconsin is founded on the bedrock principle of the pro-life movement - that all preborn babies are "persons" and all innocent persons share the inalienable right to life - Pro-Life Wisconsin educates the public and lobbies elected officials.
Believing that "it is never the will of the Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost" (Matthew 18:14), Pro-Life Wisconsin is a Christian organization relying on God to change hearts and minds toward His most precious creation of human life.