Disability Rights Wisconsin is now hiring for a Development Director! Learn more below.
About the Position
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Development Director to lead and grow our fundraising, donor engagement, and communications efforts. This role will report to the Executive Director and partner closely with senior leadership, the Board, and program teams to build a sustainable development strategy that advances disability rights across Wisconsin.
The Development Director will play a pivotal role in enabling Disability Rights Wisconsin to defend individual rights, pursue systems change, and expand access to justice, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized communities of people with disabilities.
As the Development Director, you will be responsible for:
- strategic fundraising and planning
- donor cultivation and stewardship
- grants and institutional giving.
- communications and messaging.
- board and staff engagement.
- partnership and external relations.
- donor database systems and infrastructure.
Position Information
Full-Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE (40 Hours per week)
Starting Rate: $90,000 – $110,000 annually
Location: Madison or Milwaukee hybrid option available. Applicant must be a resident of Wisconsin.
For more information about this position:
- read our accessible Development Director position description here (PDF).
- read our online posting here.
How to Apply
Preferred consideration will be given to applicants who apply between November 20th and January 15th. Initial interviews will take place in the last part of January 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Apply online via our Careers page.
Note: You can request alternate formats of these position announcements. You may submit your application materials in alternate formats if needed. Contact hr@drwi.org for more information.