WISE Capital Campaign Team Member

Organization: W.I.S.E. Partnership

Location: Hybrid (Detroit-based preferred; virtual options available)

Commitment: Ongoing through campaign phases

Time Commitment: 5–10 hours per week

Team Size Goal: 5–10 volunteers

Role Overview

W.I.S.E. Partnership is building a Capital Campaign Team to help raise funds for the development of the W.I.S.E. Central Hub , a multi-acre campus dedicated to cultural arts, workforce development, youth programming, and community space.

All Capital Campaign Team members share responsibility for fundraising, donor engagement, and sponsorship development , while also contributing strategic and creative ideas to help reach ambitious fundraising goals.

This is a collaborative, results-oriented volunteer role for individuals who are excited by strategy, relationship-building, and mission-driven fundraising.

Shared Responsibilities (Interwoven Across the Team)

Each Capital Campaign Team member will actively participate in:

• Identifying and cultivating donors, sponsors, and partners
• Making warm introductions , outreach calls, or emails to potential supporters
• Supporting individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and major gifts
• Helping plan and execute creative fundraising strategies (events, campaigns, challenges, matching gifts)
• Assisting with campaign messaging, storytelling, and donor communications
• Participating in regular strategy meetings and progress check-ins
• Helping steward existing donors and supporters

Team members may also lean into specific strengths such as:

• Corporate sponsorship outreach
• Grant and foundation prospecting
• Event-based fundraising
• Peer-to-peer fundraising
• Campaign planning and tracking

Who We’re Looking For

• Individuals comfortable with relationship-building and outreach
• Experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, business development, or nonprofit work is a plus
• Strategic thinkers who enjoy collaborative problem-solving
• Passion for community development, equity, and Detroit-based impact
• Willingness to actively participate in fundraising efforts—not just advisory roles

Why Volunteer with W.I.S.E.?

• Help shape a legacy project with citywide impact
• Gain experience in capital campaigns and nonprofit fundraising
• Build meaningful professional and community relationships
• Know that your efforts directly support land development, youth programs, and community access

Would you like to join our volunteer team or lead it? Apply here