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Engagement Programming Coord

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about an event you helped plan for donors. What went well, and what would you change?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate the many details of an event and learn from what went wrong.

Tell me about a time you managed several projects with deadlines at the same time.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and on schedule in a busy foundation office.

Why do you want to work in fundraising for a children's health system?

What they are checking: Whether they connect personally with the mission in a way that will come through to donors.

What would you do

A patient family is invited to share their story at an event and seems nervous. How do you support them?

What they are checking: Whether they protect families and respect their comfort and privacy while involving them.

Two days before an event, the venue cancels. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and solve problems fast while keeping stakeholders informed.

You also greet guests to the Foundation office. Why does that first impression matter?

What they are checking: Whether they see hospitality as part of donor relationships, not a side task.

About the work

How would you write a thank-you message to a donor that feels personal and not like a form letter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand stewardship and can write warm, specific communication.

You communicate with prospects, donors, patient families and hospital staff. How do you change your message for each group?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust tone and content for very different audiences.

What tools or databases have you used to track donors, events or gifts?

What they are checking: Whether they have used donor CRM systems and keep records accurate.

How do you make sure donor recognition, like names on a wall or in a program, is correct?

What they are checking: Whether they check details carefully, since recognition mistakes can damage donor trust.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Through the generous support of our friends and partners in the community, our exceptional doctors, nurses and care providers achieve the impossible every day. Our foundation provides a guidebook for giving, and ensures careful stewardship of all gifts. Our foundation is staffed with experts who guide donors through the many ways to support the care we give to kids. We work every day to ensure their wishes are honored. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Provides support for the Engagement and Stewardship team through the coordination of fund raising projects, events and recognition. Carries out communications projects intended for multiple audiences: prospects, donors, patient families, event attendees and Children's Hospital staff. Greets guests to the Foundation office and maintains a polished, well-equipped office environment for the Foundation team • Bachelor's Degree required. • 2+ years of related experience preferred. • Experience working in a nonprofit organization, in a communications role and/or as a project manager preferred. • Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when handling donor information. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet daily demands, as well as, respond to urgent situations. • Ability to communicate, edit and proofread correspondence, and perform calculations at a level normally acquired through completion of high school, plus additional training in word processing and/or secretarial science. • Advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheets and email marketing programs required and general database experience desired. • Excellent interpersonal, prioritization and organization skills. Ability to communicate effectively with employees, board members, patient families, volunteers, etc. • Process-oriented, ability to work efficiently and with accuracy. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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