Director of Development and Alumni Engagement

About Camp Nebagamon 

Camp Nebagamon is hallowed ground to thousands of campers who have come here since 1929. Located near the shores of Lake Superior in the heart of Wisconsin’s Northwoods, Camp Nebagamon is a boys residential summer camp. Our youngest campers have completed the third grade, and the oldest have finished their freshman year of high school. Approximately 230 campers and 130 staff members come from states around the nation and the world for four- or eight-week sessions.

At Camp Nebagamon, we create a refuge from the real world structured to foster and nurture a boy’s development. Through a tremendous level of daily choice, boys are free to explore different talents, interests, and sides of their personalities. Our goal at Nebagamon is that campers enjoy participating, learn skills, achieve competency, and feel a sense of accomplishment. Through extensive wilderness tripping options, we strive to engender a love of the outdoors in our campers and challenge boys in ways that help them discover how capable they are. The importance of tolerance, respect, sportsmanship, and reverence for the environment are emphasized. 

There are thousands of current and former campers and staff members around the world who are part of the “camp family.” Many of these people keep Nebagamon in their hearts as a place that made a significant impact upon their lives.

Position Summary 

The Director of Development and Alumni Engagement will lead Camp Nebagamon’s fundraising and alumni-engagement efforts in conjunction with the Development and Alumni Engagement Committee of the Board of Directors and Camp Director. The person in this role will serve as the main point of contact for donors and alumni through annual giving and major campaigns, ongoing relationship stewardship, and legacy and planned giving, as well as special alumni events. An integral member of the year-round staff, this position will manage a robust communications and stewardship calendar that increases engagement with and philanthropic commitment of the Camp Family. The position may require travel to reunions, events, and Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin.

The successful candidate for this position will be passionate about building and stewarding relationships, have exceptional project management skills, be an adept communicator, and embody a deep commitment to building a sustainable future for Camp Nebagamon.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Donor Development 

• Manage annual giving to reach or exceed revenue goals. 
• Staff and support the Development and Alumni Engagement Committee of the Board of Directors. Prepare written development reports for Board meetings. 
• Support Camp Directors and Board in the execution of a major gifts solicitation plan to reach or exceed the remaining $1.5 million of the $10 million Keeping the Fires Burning campaign. The campaign was launched in 2021 to purchase Camp and secure its future by setting up a fund for urgent, unplanned needs.
• Oversee timely recording of donations and acknowledgement letters to donors.
• Produce compelling collateral materials, including but not limited to annual reports, individual giving correspondence, and appeals. 
• Manage and improve donor records and data management.
• Manage and recruit all development volunteers as well as fundraising events.  
• Develop and maintain relationships with all donors, grow Camp Nebagamon’s individual donor base, reengage lapsed donors, and identify new prospects. 
• Cultivate and grow relationships with foundations and corporations, both local and national, for sponsorships and grants. 
• Explore and help guide the creation of a legacy and planned giving program.
• Write proposals to donors and foundations requesting contributions. 

Alumni Engagement 

• Develop and oversee a multi-platform plan for alumni engagement that deepens relationships, broadens the Camp Family, and supports the long-term strategic goals.
• Oversee the successful execution of virtual and in-person special events and alumni-engagement opportunities.
• Write and coordinate production of alumni-engagement materials.
• Provide support to volunteers in regional alumni groups to ensure successful events. 
• Publicize camp events and work with alumni to increase attendance at events. 

• Develop and implement strategies for life-long engagement of campers, families, staff and donors.
• Advise Camp Directors and Board on social media efforts, website, and use and development of communications tools. 
• Create and maintain donor stewardship and communications calendar.

Key Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or above.
• Demonstrated experience and success in fundraising, alumni relations, and/or sales.
• Passion for camp and the benefits of a camping experience for children.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with exemplary project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, writing, and organizational skills for developing and maintaining relationships.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, as well as being a motivated self-starter.
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the principle that Camp should be a Place of Welcome For All. This is a longtime Camp Nebagamon slogan that emphasizes the importance of tolerance, respect, and sportsmanship. 
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits
Full-time employee benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Camp tuition discount for eligible children.

Please send a resume and cover letter to apply@campnebagamon.com by May 26th, 2025.