Who We Are:
Bring your people skills to a mission-based organization! The Wisconsin Historical Foundation is seeking a candidate who thrives when meeting new people, developing trusted relationships, and sharing a powerful mission. Join our team to help grow our sponsorship program and have an impact on exciting projects that will benefit the state and region as we work to build a new Wisconsin History Center in Madison, advance our statewide engagement tour, and invest in unique programs and events at historic sites and museums across Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Historical Foundation exists to advance the mission of the Wisconsin Historical Society.
- Mission: The Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories.
- Vision: Enriching and transforming lives through unparalleled access to history.
- Values: We believe that increasing the public’s knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural and economic benefit.
As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, the Foundation receives grants, sponsorships and private contributions benefiting the Society and administers the membership program.
Position Description
The Sponsorship & Corporate Giving Officer will work collaboratively to grow and manage a robust corporate sponsorship program to support the Wisconsin Historical Society. The Development & Corporate Giving Officer manages a portfolio of sponsors and corporate relationships with the goal of building new relationships and meeting the funding needs for the Society. This includes envisioning and implementing short-term and long-term strategic growth plans to secure new sponsorships and corporate support. This is an ideal opportunity for a professional who enjoys collaboration, taking initiative, and applying creativity and strategic vision to build new partnerships.
This role will work collaboratively with Society and Foundation colleagues to develop compelling sponsorship packages and corporate support opportunities. This position is an active member of the Fundraising Team with frequent collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Team.
The full position description is available on our website: wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS17327
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Erika Flaherty at erika.flaherty@wisconsinhistory.org, or mail them to Wisconsin Historical Foundation, ATTN: Erika Flaherty, 816 State Street, Madison, WI 53706. Applications accepted until March 14, 2025.