TWB Fundraising Blog

Senior Director of Stewardship and Donor Services: Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Written by TWB Fundraising | November 17, 2025

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation seeks a Senior Director of Stewardship and Donor Services to join their mission-centered, collaborative team during an exciting period of growth as the foundation stewards donors and funds and continues to grow the financial assets and community impact of the Foundation.

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is Wisconsin’s largest community foundation. Since 1915, the Foundation has been at the heart of the civic community, helping donors achieve their greatest philanthropic impact, elevating the work of changemakers across neighborhoods, and bringing people and organizations together to help the region thrive.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President, Development & Philanthropic Services, the ideal candidate will:

  • Lead and motivate a six-person team of Philanthropic Advisers
  • Design, implement, and evaluate annual philanthropic advising team strategies and strategic goals
  • Manage and deepen relationships with a personal portfolio of 50-75 current and prospective high-touch donors
  • Oversee planning and execution of large-scale signature events
  • Update and oversee organization of department policies, processes, and procedures
  • Enhance the Foundation's visibility in the Milwaukee community

This role is a blend of management, strategy, collaboration, and hands-on implementation, combining oversight of operations and processes with motivating and inspiring team members and donors—all in a complex community foundation space.

Learn more about this role, including key responsibilities and qualifications: