Director of Fundraising and Communications

Jewish Social Services of Madison (JSS)Madison, WI | Full-Time

About JSS

For over 40 years, Jewish Social Services of Madison (JSS) has helped individuals and families build stability, connection, and self-sufficiency across generations and cultures. Rooted in Jewish values and a strong commitment to the Jewish community, JSS serves people of all backgrounds – ensuring access to basic needs while supporting mental and physical health, caring for seniors, offering spiritual support, providing emergency assistance, and welcoming refugees and immigrants.

The Opportunity

JSS is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Fundraising and Communications to lead our revenue generation and storytelling efforts. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can both build meaningful donor relationships and craft compelling narratives that inspire giving. If you’re equal parts relationship-builder, strategist, and storyteller, and you want your work to matter in a very real, human way, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do:

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Collaborate on the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board on major gifts
• Lead fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor communications
• Oversee donor database management, gift processing, and revenue tracking

Communications & Marketing

• Lead JSS’s communications strategy across all platforms
• Oversee social media, email newsletters, and website content
• Develop marketing materials and campaign messaging
• Ensure consistent, compelling storytelling that reflects JSS’s impact
• Grow community engagement and visibility

Events & Community Engagement

• Partner on fundraising and community events
• Represent JSS externally at events and in the community
• Strengthen relationships across the Madison community

Leadership & Strategy

• Supervise communications and development staff and/or contractors
• Collaborate with program teams to elevate impact stories
• Align fundraising and communications into a unified annual plan
• Track performance metrics and continuously improve strategy

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated success in donor engagement and revenue generation
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce)
• Experience managing digital communications (social media, email, website)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and think strategically
• Comfort engaging with donors, leadership, and community partners

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience in a nonprofit or human services setting
• Event planning experience
• Experience supervising staff or managing external vendors

Compensation & Details

• Full-time, exempt position
• Salary: $75,000
• Includes a comprehensive total benefits package
• Occasional evening/weekend hours for events
• Based in Madison, WI

Equal Opportunity Employer

JSS is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected status.