Strategic Communications Specialist for Social Impact

2 days ago


Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Wisconsin Community Services Full time
About the Role

As a Strategic Communications Specialist for Social Impact at Wisconsin Community Services, you will play a key role in advancing our mission to provide innovative opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity. This position serves as a representative of our agency at various functions in the community, government, and private sector, with contact with a wide variety of individuals including those receiving services from us, staff, Executive and Senior Leadership teams, collaborative partners, funders, the press, and the general public.

Job Description:

  • Develop and write agreed-upon funding proposals and applications to government entities, foundations, United Way, and other funding sources.
  • Perform research for funding proposals and applications.
  • Develop and strengthen foundation and corporate relationships.
  • Solicit donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events.
  • Work closely with the Director of Development and Communication to implement our organization's development plan and fund-raising activities.
  • Take ownership of assigned projects related to agency Public Relations and Capital Campaigns.
  • Collect, write, and archive success stories for the development department and broader agency use.
  • Participate in public relations strategizing and maintain a central agency filing system for currently funded programming and projects.
  • Represent the agency at conferences, community meetings, and community building events as requested.
Required Skills and Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in communication, public policy, social welfare, or a related field, and five to ten years of experience in proposal writing and/or fund development for human services organizations. Prior development experience that includes knowledge of fundraising and research techniques, fundraising strategies, and informational sources is also required. Experience with proposal/grant writing and institutional donors is preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive grant proposals, and proficiency in Microsoft 365, databases, design/presentation software, and other communication and event software programs are essential.

About Us

Wisconsin Community Services is a 110-year-old nonprofit, human service organization dedicated to providing innovative opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity. We value relationship building and strengthening throughout the agency and externally, and we seek an experienced professional who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional service and promoting social impact.

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year.



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