Will Janisch
Senior Philanthropic Adviser at Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Role
- Senior Philanthropic Adviser at Greater Milwaukee Foundation
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Will Janisch
Experienced nonprofit development and fundraising professional with a proven track record…
Experience
Senior Philanthropic Adviser
Sep 2011 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US
Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and regulatory oversight for Supporting Foundations and significant funds at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF). Partner with donors, trustees, and prospects to align their philanthropic goals with ethical, impactful solutions.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Lead a team of two, serving as Relationship Manager for suburban Milwaukee community foundations, including the Greater Cedarburg Foundation, Oconomowoc Area Foundation, and West Bend Community Foundation.Spearheaded the growth of Supporting Organization assets from $40 million to over $100 million between 2011 and 2022.Contribute to GMF\'s $700M \"Milwaukee for All\" campaign, driving an annual team goal of $70 million in cash gifts and $50 million in future promises.Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, ensuring exceptional client relationships and service delivery.Facilitate compliance with donor intent, IRS regulations, and GMF policies for all Supporting Organization activities.Collaborate with donors, advisers, and legal experts to identify fund development opportunities and support the creation of new Supporting Organizations.Promote collaborative grantmaking strategies to maximize community impact and drive innovative philanthropic solutions.Actively participate in Race, Equity, and Inclusion workshops to advance equitable practices within the organization.Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures for fund management, maintaining transparency and accountability
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts-BA, History emphasis U.S./North American
1991 — 1994
Plus Delta Partners
Certificate, Discipline of Frontline Fundraising
Planned Giving Council of Eastern Wisconsin
Planned Giving Workshop Series
2009
Skills
- Grants
- Philanthropy
- Healthcare
- Fundraising
- Stewardship
- Annual Giving
- Program Management
- Non-Profits
- Grant Writing
- Nonprofits
- Research
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