Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grantwriter)

Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer)
Job Code: 2026-ADMINIST-002 • Location: Milwaukee • Department: Development • FT/PT Status: Full Time

Position Summary
Provides leadership and support in the areas of grant writing, program planning, and program development; writing and timely submission of funding proposals and other significant documents; provides key support of social media presence for agency; provides project leadership in all areas of development and communication including data collection, publications, marketing, and reporting to funders, as needed.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Conceptualize and develop high-level, complex proposals and submit them in a timely manner.

Develop and write agreed-upon funding proposals and applications to government entities (federal, state, county, and city), foundations, United Way, and other funding sources. Provide leadership to large grant proposals as assigned.

Use strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills to complete all assigned writing projects and edit the work of others in the department and agency.

Work in conjunction with the Director of Development and Communication to implement the agency’s development plan and fundraising activities, providing creative input, product development, and clerical support.

Maintain knowledge of and support ongoing expansion and updating of electronic and social media presences.

Lead coordination with VPs, Administrators, and Program Directors in searching for grants and other appropriate funding mechanisms to develop new programs and services or support existing ones.

Lead and support donor identification, cultivation, and recognition; develop and strengthen foundation and corporate relationships, maintain interagency contacts, and provide a presence on relevant committees.

Solicit donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events.

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.

Contribute articles and stories to the bimonthly WCS newsletter, annual report, and other publications.

Lead special writing projects with members of the Executive Team and other senior leadership staff.

Create writing templates for specific uses, including standard agency resource pieces and items for proposals.

Develop relationships with the media and secure ongoing coverage of WCS work; prepare media and press releases for review by the Director and Executive Team and distribute them to appropriate media channels.

Additional Responsibilities

Gather agency statistics and external data related to justice system, community reintegration, behavioral health, peer support, and other areas.

Maintain a central agency filing system for currently funded programming and projects.

Participate in public relations strategizing.

Regularly update records of submitted proposals and applications.

Prepare presentations and represent the agency on behalf of the agency.

Attend conferences, community meetings, and community building events as requested.

Supervise interns in the Development and Communication Department.

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s level studies in communication, public policy, social welfare, or a related field; five to ten years of expertise with proposal/grant writing and institutional donors; knowledge of fundraising and research techniques, strategies, and informational sources. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.), databases, design/presentation software, and event software.

Salary
$65,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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