Will Janisch Email & Phone Number

Highly experienced non-profit Development and Fundraising professional with a demonstrated ability to develop strong and credible relationships with donors, prospects, stakeholders and clients. Deep knowledge and skills in charitable fundraising, planned giving, tax laws, professional advising and charitable giving. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and processes related to charitable giving and non-profit operations. Committed to cultural competency; demonstrated ability to effectively interact, work and develop meaningful relationships with people of various cultural backgrounds. Work and decision-making are guided by the core values of integrity, service, effectiveness and inclusionNearly life-long Wisconsin resident who currently works as a Senior Philanthropic Advisor at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF). A UW-Madison grad, have worked in the non-profit development field for over two decades primarily in public health and been with the foundation for 13 years managing the affiliate community foundation and supporting organizations in Cedarburg, Oconomowoc and West Bend. In this capacity provides administration, new donor development, board member management and donor services to a portfolio of over $125mil in charitable dollars.Additionally work focuses on a Milwaukee for All through the Greater Together Campaign at the Foundation by inviting donors to give to and through the GMF to causes they care about including community priorities that advance racial equity and inclusion.Active on local boards such as Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation, Hartung Park Community Association and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Southeast WI Chapter, brings a wealth of non-profit and foundation experience including Community Foundation Management, Major Gift Solicitation and Stewardship, Donor Relations ,Volunteer Management, Capital and Annual Campaign Management, Board Meeting and Small Group Management.

Listed skills include Proposal Writing, Fundraising, and Stewardship.