Be a Key Player in Metro Transit’s Evolution!

Metro Transit is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Transit Finance Manager to join our leadership team. With more than 500 employees and a budget of over $70 million, we’re one of the largest City agencies—and we’re in an exciting period of transformation.

In this role, you’ll lead a team handling payroll, purchasing, and accounting. You’ll play a big part in rolling out a new agencywide technology system, and helping shape how we manage our resources for years to come.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Developing and managing Metro Transit’s capital and operating budgets and financial statements
Setting up strong financial systems and internal controls
Overseeing payroll, procurement, and personnel processes
Supervising how we use the City’s finance software
Coordinating grant funding within our financial systems
Analyzing data and providing strategic financial recommendations
You’ll also ensure that racial equity is at the heart of everything we do in Finance—from daily operations to long-term planning.

Reporting directly to the Transit Chief Administrative Officer, you’ll be part of Metro’s Senior Management Team and will be trusted to make key decisions with a high level of independence and professionalism.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years’ experience in financial leadership with a principal role in developing and implementing professional accounting and administrative programs and systems, in any of the following areas: fiscal planning and analysis, budget development, or financial statement development; and

Such experience will include at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a financial or other role

-OR-

Associate’s or higher degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field with coursework and/or internship demonstrating basic training in relevant topics (e.g. accounting, business administration, economics, finance, public administration, public policy)’

Three (3) years’ experience in financial leadership with a principal role in developing and implementing professional accounting and administrative programs and systems, in any of the follow areas: fiscal planning and analysis, budget development or financial statement development, and

Such experience will include at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a financial or other role

Position: Web Manager
Reports to: Lead User Experience Designer

Introduction
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is a nonprofit organization which exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society, a state agency which connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.

Who We Are
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to support the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and further their mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing history. As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, the Foundation receives grants and private contributions benefiting the Society, administers the membership program and provides marketing and communications services for the Society.

This role will be expected to uphold the Society’s core values:

• Embrace a spirit of service.
• Engage our expertise.
• Spark enthusiasm.
• Cultivate inclusion.
• Exceed expectations.
• Think big and grow with purpose.

Position Purpose
This position provides management and administration of the WHS web presence, forms, responsible for the project and ongoing management of the maintenance of website editing systems, maintaining SEO best practices, analytics integrations, web content editing, adherence to design standards, This role is part of a fast-paced, in-house Wisconsin Historical Foundation team that includes marketing, public relations, social media, web and development professionals who work in collaboration to grow awareness of the Wisconsin Historical Society portfolio. The Web Manager will also participate on an internal, cross-functional digital experience team that contains members of both marketing communications and IT.

This position is required to have strong knowledge of serve as the primary business process liaison, subject matter expert, and program lead and manager for the new wisconsinhistory.org Web CMS (Umbraco), WordPress intranet and public sites, and low-code forms and automation solutions such as AccessGov, M365 tools, and Asana. This position is responsible for learning the operation of and training others on the use of the Umbraco, WordPress, and forms programs and applications. This position will work with organization-wide staff, management, service providers, internal Information Systems (IS) support groups, and consultants in the operation and maintenance of IS systems and programs. Other duties include, but are not limited to, development of policies and procedures, ensuring web and digital systems can be tracked to meet performance metrics, auditing, and providing continuous improvement support. The position requires an extensive, comprehensive knowledge of project manager and leadership concepts, and business analysis and improvement concepts, principles, and best practices.

The Web Manager serves as liaison to other department functions and as such, may provide guidance to other staff that participate in website and forms design and maintenance. Further, this position works cross-functionally on a wide variety of initiatives and programs, including: communications, marketing, design, customer service, research, and strategic planning and reporting. It requires knowledge and expertise in business process analysis, internet information systems, project management, marketing, communication, and graphic/web design. This position may receive day-to-day direction from business areas on approved project and work assignments.

Primary Duties
Strategic Oversight & Digital Planning (35%)

• Establish and maintain an ongoing audit and review schedule to support content governance and a living editorial calendar.
• Monitor ongoing projects to ensure milestones and goals are met, keep stakeholders updated on progress, and provide specialized guidance to project/program teams.
• Serve as project manager, working closely with technical teams and program areas, for routine system maintenance, updates, and platform upgrades, ensuring continuity and minimizing downtime.
• Lead the evaluation of web needs and capabilities across WHS, translating program area goals into actionable digital solutions.
• Develop project proposals and schedules, define resource requirements, and identify success factors.
• Provide consultation to internal stakeholders to enhance public and internal digital services.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving web technologies, including mobile optimization, accessibility, and multimedia tools.
• Coordinate between WHS and vendors or partners during major web initiatives.

Documentation, Training & Governance (25%)

• Develop and implement training and references materials to ensure compliance with all web standards, including but not limited to accessibility, brand, copy guidelines and forms management regulations.
• Support content contributors with training and guidance on forms, tools, templates, and publishing workflows.
• Serve as the product owner for all supported web form tools (ActiveCampaign, Asana, AccessGov, Microsoft Forms) ensuring compliance with forms management policies through routine checks and training.
• Develop and enforce SEO best practices to improve search visibility and user engagement.
• Implement web content review processes, offering audits and recommendations to subject matter experts for improved clarity, accuracy, and access alongside providing opportunities for feedback outside scheduled review periods.
• Administer user permissions and approval levels across digital platforms to maintain system integrity and security.
• Serve as the primary resource for authoring access, governance, and web content publishing support.

Maintenance, Analytics & Updates (25%)

• Serve as the product owner for web edit request platform (Bugherd/Asana) to triage and execute web edit requests on a timely ongoing basis, establishing clear processes and standards for delegating requests to digital experience team and partners.
• Ensure that the technical setup needed for tracking and evaluating website performance is correctly implemented (e.g., Google Analytics tagging, Hotjar), enabling others to analyze user behavior and customer journeys, and suggest opportunities for improvement.
• Work with program areas and content owners to capture basic needs and requirements to enhance or modify, existing websites, including creating automated digital workflows as well as establish new and better tools to fulfill needs.
• Route requests for template customizations or custom content edits through the Digital Experience team for consideration.
• Review and identify forms and related processes that may benefit from transitioning from manual to automated/digital format.
• Perform advanced systems analysis to determine the automation needs of the utilized forms management programs. Independently work with a large number of users and others in the department and enterprise to determine automation needs, systems requirements, and design.

Internal Communications & Visual Support (10%)

• Design and develop internal and external communication materials, including newsletters, service documentation, and intranet content.
• Collaborate on visual layout and user interface considerations for internal and external digital communications.
• Assist with the coordination, planning and building of online event listings.
• Assist with survey design, implementation, and results reporting when assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Lead or contribute to internal workgroups and improvement initiatives across WHS.
• Participate in collaborative teams and special projects that support digital innovation and service excellence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires a minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field, such as computer science, computer applications, management and information systems, or equivalent experience.
• This position requires a minimum of 1 – 3 years of professional experience.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, attention to detail, communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and provide leadership on web strategy.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across teams and provide leadership on web strategy.
• Strong understanding of SEO, web 508 accessibility, and digital content governance.
• Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Umbraco, basic HTML/CSS) and digital forms tools, proficiency with the AccessGov Platform a bonus.
• Expertise in the use of internet tools and technologies, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office products and web/forms development.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Tag Manager, or similar analytics and reporting platforms.
• Knowledge of current and emerging industry standards for Internet and wireless technology uses.
• Knowledge of IT application development methods and techniques.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position eligible for the Wisconsin Historical Foundation’s benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; competitive retirement plan including employer match and generous paid time off and paid holiday policy. The preliminary budgeted compensation for this position is $61,800 – $68,700, and will be dependent upon qualifications and experience, and also includes participation in the Wisconsin Historical Foundation’s annual incentive compensation plan (a board-approved annual bonus program based on team performance and metrics).

Hybrid Workplace

This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work. The team member is required to attend monthly planning meetings in-person, as well as the occasional staff-wide retreats and gatherings.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Erika Flaherty at [email protected], or mail them to Wisconsin Historical Foundation, ATTN: Erika Flaherty, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. Applications accepted until August 1.

Direct inquiries to Erika Flaherty at [email protected] or (608) 261-9590.

The Wisconsin Historical Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Chief Impact Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) works closely with the President/CEO, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Philanthropy Officer and serves as a member of the organization’s executive team. The Chief Impact Officer supports the mission of Brown County United Way (BCUW) by executing a strategic vision and forging collaborative relationships that continue to implement BCUW’s Impact Framework of supporting individuals through grants to nonprofits, improving community systems and advocating for societal policy changes. The CIO has demonstrated experience with research and evaluation work including the following: mixed methods research, the use of statistical software, providing technical assistance for program evaluation, the ability to define community-level trends and issues, design surveys, and collect and analyze data, knowledge of nonprofit program design, understanding of the component parts of a theory of change and logic modeling, and the ability to develop and monitor an evaluation plan for outcomes measurement.

Qualities and Qualifications

The ideal team member believes in equity access for all people; is passionate about improving the quality of life for everyone in Brown County; can work both autonomously and collaboratively; is highly organized, flexible, and can effectively multitask; has excellent oral and written communication skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office and resources such as Google Drive, Teams, Survey Monkey, Tableau and/or other evaluation or research tools . The ideal team member has demonstrated skills and experience in working with and engaging diverse communities and populations.

Key Responsibilities

–       Hires, trains, supervises and coaches team members and/or volunteers to ensure program goals are achieved, and to provide outstanding internal and external customer service.

–       Collaborates to provide strategic leadership and direction for all Community Impact related community investments.

–       Review and synthesize academic literature on best practices relating to Brown County United Way goals and target populations; i.e., households living in poverty or that are ALICE® – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

–       Develop theories of change or logic models (as applicable) and data collection methods.

–       Evaluate the short-, mid-, and longer-term results of programs, policies, initiatives, and projects.

–       Works with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to assure all program grants follow reporting, grant expectations and works to develop positive relationships with grantors.

–       Provide training and/or guidance for staff and agencies on data collection tools and techniques.

–       Develops, refines and facilitates process improvements, increased efficiencies and achievement of goals and objectives.

–       When appropriate, assists with the supervision of ad-hoc personnel.

–       Represent BCUW at state/regional United Way meetings and workshops. Present to groups as needed.

–       Develop relationships and communicates with key stakeholders in the areas of government, nonprofit, business, media and with individuals

–       Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Requirements

–       Demonstrated skills in building and maintaining relationships. Ability to work well independently and within a team environment, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Ability to complete complex and time-sensitive work. Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); proficient in donor management software.

–       3+ years’ experience of relevant nonprofit experience in human services or related fields.

Relationships
Reports to the President/CEO. Works with all United Way staff and can develop and maintain high-level relationships with various community stakeholders, BCUW Board of Directors, nonprofit agencies, organizations, government, business and volunteers.

Summary: The Donor Relations Officer – Corporate Giving is responsible for the creative development, design, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising strategies with corporate and foundation partners to support financial and relationship-building goals for Second Harvest Foodbank (SHF). This position will cultivate, develop, and maintain relationships that result in increased financial support from corporate partners through a combination of grants, gifts, and sponsorships both independently and in collaboration with the Development team, which includes one other Donor Relations Officer – Corporate Giving. The DRO-Corporate Giving will provide effective donor management from opportunity identification to cultivation, asking, closing, and stewardship. This will involve regular one-on-one interaction with executive-level philanthropic activity decision makers, such as CEOs and other corporate giving representatives at organizations throughout the 16-county region supported by SHF, as well as funders outside our geographic area that may be interested in supporting our work.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Plan and execute effective cultivation strategies and stewardship of corporate donors and prospects, collaboratively leveraging the expertise and strengths of the Development Team, Leadership Team, and all other SHFB departments, in pursuit of current and future revenue goals.

Cultivate, steward, and increase giving through an existing portfolio of corporate relationships, as well as the addition of new prospects; regular activities include meetings, presentations, phone calls, letters, emails, and event attendance throughout our 16-county service area.
Manage and execute appropriate strategies for developing new corporate relationships, including the coordination of volunteer opportunities, engaging current and prospective donors’ employees in meaningful ways to deepen relationships, and securing financial support.
Encourage corporate donors and prospective donors to participate in the full range of SHF services and programs, including volunteering, employee giving, matching gifts, special events, and financial support.
Lead efforts in the development and management of strategies for corporate campaign and program sponsorship solicitations.
Collaborate with the Community Giving Coordinator to develop corporate engagement strategies and programs
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Department to develop a regular communication strategy
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Department to determine appropriate and effective benefits of sponsorship at various giving levels and ensure sponsorship materials are produced and executed promptly.
Analyze giving trends and identify opportunities for increased fundraising from the corporate portfolio.
Develop strategies to grow employee giving and matching gift programs in collaboration with the Community Giving Coordinator.
Collaborate with the Director of Development in developing and managing corporate revenue goals, annual work plan, and forecasting.
Track monthly income against monthly revenue goals..
Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge for corporate gifts and ensure accurate tracking systems for all types of corporate engagement.
Serve as an active member of the Development Team, contributing to goal setting and the enhancement of processes and procedures.
Provide on and off-site support for SHF events and other activities as needed.
Perform any other duties as needed or assigned to fulfill our mission, drive our vision, and abide by our values.

Competencies

Fundraising Skills/Knowledge
Possess a working knowledge of fundraising/development best practices, including donation receipt and corporate recognition protocols.
Familiarity with local and statewide philanthropic communities.
Ability to solicit six-figure donations and design complex partnerships that increase visibility, maximize brand impressions, and leverage additional resources.
Professional Skills/Abilities
Communicate SHF’s Mission.
Create a positive environment where two-way communication and strong trust are established.
Effectively solve problems.
Excellent administrative skills and strong attention to detail – ability to maintain electronic and paper files.
Use discretion and independent judgment and/or action in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Possess excellent time and project management skills, set goals and objectives, and appropriately use analytic techniques and tools to update projections regularly.
Committed team player with a strong record of collaboration.
Willing to try new approaches and refine strategies as necessary.
Experience in modeling cultural proficiency and demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Cultivate and develop equitable and inclusive working relationships with staff, volunteers, community partners, and vendors.

Language/Communication

Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries, special requests, and complaints.
Write and comprehend reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
Design and give effective individual and group presentations.
Conduct productive meetings.
Build appropriate rapport and persuade others.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, listening, and written) and judgment, including the ability to collaborate and build relationships inside and outside the organization, at all levels of SHF and external organizations.
Understanding of various communication tools, including but not limited to individual tactics (email, letters), mass marketing messaging, social media, and websites.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, the individual should have a strong working knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite / SharePoint, Web-based research, donor prospecting, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or similar
Ability to effectively learn and use the above and similar tools as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

Minimum of two years’ experience in fundraising/development and/or donor relations, with at least one year of experience in corporate relations or a related field.
Experience with regular use of a donor relations CRM or fundraising tracking software
Experience with face-to-face donor solicitation and fundraising techniques with an applied emphasis on relationship building.
Ability to successfully work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
Ability to travel throughout the service area for meetings.

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in business, communications, and/or nonprofit management
Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape in all or part of SHF’s 16-county service area
Lived experience with the impacts of systemic racism, marginalization, and/or food insecurity.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Friday, June 20, 2025.

Position Summary

The Chief Philanthropy Officer is a key member of Brown County United Way’s (BCUW) executive management team. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of all aspects of BCUW’s philanthropic and resource development strategies and programs. The position is responsible for working with resource development staff, working closely with BCUW volunteers to build and maintain relationships with major community stakeholders, donors, and the broader community.

Qualities and Qualifications

The ideal team member is nonpartisan and works with leaders, regardless of political affiliation, at the federal, state, and local levels to strengthen communities and expand opportunities for all individuals in Brown County; has the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively; is highly organized, flexible and can effectively multitask; has excellent oral and written communication skills: has previous experience with donor cultivation and donor stewardship.  Collaborates with and provides supervision of and direction to the Brown County United Way Campaign Strategist.  Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in fundraising or sales.

Key Responsibilities

–        Participate as a member of the BCUW executive management team to provide a united, visible and strong leadership presence across the organization to help instill new thinking, focus and prioritize efforts, and operationalize the organization’s strategic plan.

–        Assist the President/CEO and executive management team in promoting the long-range plans and goals of the organization to the community.

–        Lead and grow a multi-million-dollar annual giving campaign.

–        Manage and lead all resource development lines of business including corporate relations, major and planned gifts, affinity group programs, new business, donor relations, and endowments.

–        Provide goal setting, visioning, leadership, and strategic direction for the resource development team.

–        Work with the resource development team and the BCUW annual campaign chair to create and execute the campaign timeline, volunteer prospect list, and marketing needs assessment.

–        Work with the resource development team, campaign chairs, and campaign cabinet to support the annual giving campaign.

–        Cultivate relationships with Brown County area corporate leaders and senior management of all priority and prospective accounts.

–        Collaborate with the executive management team and other appropriate BCUW team members in writing and securing grants for the campaign and BCUW-led initiatives.

–        Develop and manage new business and alternative funding streams.

–        Represent BCUW at state/regional United Way meetings and workshops. Present to groups as needed.

–        Coordinate continuous resource development staff education and training programs based on identified needs.

–        Work with the finance team to ensure that the BCUW database includes accurate information regarding all relevant campaign functions.

–        Collaborate with the Marketing Committee of the BCUW Board of Directors to:

–        Prepare all campaign materials.

–        Develop segmented donor marketing materials.

–        Work on long- and short-range plans for the purpose of meeting the organization’s marketing and communication goals.

–        Implement community-wide and donor recognition events.

–        Manage the resource development and marketing budgets.

–        Assist with the supervision of ad-hoc personnel. Provide backup staff support to the overall organization as needed.

–        Other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.

Requirements

–        Bachelor’s degree and supervisory experience preferred; ability to train and motivate staff and volunteers; demonstrated skills in building and maintaining effective relationships. Ability to work well independently and within a team environment, strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities; ability to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions. Ability to complete complex and time-sensitive work. Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

–        3+ years’ experience in Major Gift Development, or comparable fund-raising experience required.

–        Experience in health and human services development is preferred.

Relationships
Reports to the President/CEO. Works with all BCUW staff and has high-level relationships with various community stakeholders, BCUW Board of Directors, agencies, organizations, government and volunteers.

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seeks an experienced and dynamic fundraiser and manager to lead the Individual (Major) Giving team. The Managing Director of Individual Giving will work closely with and report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of WPR and PBS Wisconsin. Working with the CDO, this position will directly manage a team of gift officers and work with other units to advance the organization’s mission through building relationships with and securing gifts from donors.

The Development Department works collaboratively to support the missions of WPR and PBS WI in serving the people and communities of Wisconsin with high quality media, events, and educational materials that educate, entertain, and inspire. Gifts and grants are our largest source of revenue. Units in the department include: Membership, Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Corporate Support, Grants, Events, and Community Engagement.

Focusing on donors with higher gift-giving history and capacity, this position will work collaboratively to guide gift officers to: build and maintain a portfolio of donors, advance goal-oriented relationships, and to solicit and steward gifts respectfully and successfully. This position will also work directly with donors. As a team, we work to develop long-term relationships with supporters to encourage them to engage with our mission, make annual membership gifts, major gifts, and planned gift commitments. In addition to managing the budget and communications, working toward goals and meeting metrics, this position will make recommendations on strategic plans and new approaches in major gift fundraising.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who is thoroughly experienced in development work and management, and both strategic and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will:
– Demonstrate strong leadership skills in a collaborative environment
– Demonstrate an aptitude with both the art and science of development work
– Demonstrate a commitment to donor-centric fundraising with a commitment to building and stewarding positive relationships with donors, board members, and community members.

PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) seek an experienced and dynamic fundraiser and manager for a key Development leadership role. The Deputy Director of Development will work closely with and report to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) of PBS Wisconsin and WPR, who also serves as Executive Director of the two supporting organizations: Friends of PBS Wisconsin, Inc. and the Wisconsin Public Radio Association. This position will directly manage and supervise a significant portion of an experienced and successful development team, work directly with donors, solicit gifts, build external relationships, and serve as deputy leader of the Development Department, and as the associate executive director of the boards of the supporting 501(c)3s.

This is a new position and will contribute to building out new organizational structures, managing change, and setting new strategies. The Development Department works collaboratively to support the missions of PBS WI and WPR in serving the people and communities of Wisconsin with high quality media, events, and educational materials that educate, entertain, and inspire. Gifts and grants are our largest source of revenue. As a team, we coordinate our efforts to develop long-term relationships with supporters to encourage them to engage with our mission, make annual membership gifts, major gifts, and planned gift commitments. Units in the department include: Membership, Major Gifts, Legacy Giving, Corporate Support, Grants, Events, and Community Engagement.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for someone who is thoroughly experienced in development work and management, and who is both strategic and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and be able to encourage and support the success of others in a collaborative environment. They will also be invested in working with boards for strong oversight, governance, and leadership and show a commitment to building and stewarding positive relationships with donors, board members, and community members.

For the full position description and application instructions visit: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/deputy-director-of-development-madison-wisconsin-united-states