Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually
Job Summary:
Who is Disability Rights Wisconsin?
Disability Rights Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s Protection and Advocacy system. The agency is charged with protecting the rights of individuals with disabilities and keeping them free from abuse and neglect. Employing a variety of means, our advocates and attorneys use individual casework and systems advocacy to achieve positive changes in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. We are seeking employees who value this work. In turn, we treat our employees well, offering a supportive environment, talented colleagues, excellent benefits, and generous leave.
Disability Rights Wisconsin arose out of a disability civil rights movement demanding that the abuse of people with disabilities end and that people with disabilities be included in life, school, workplaces, and communities. Our core values include: Diversity, Dignity, Independence, Accessibility, Inclusion, Human Rights, and Liberation.
Our programs include:
● Protection & Advocacy for people with disabilities (addressing abuse/neglect, discrimination, and access to services)
● Disability Benefits Specialist program (helping people access Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance)
● Family Care & IRIS Ombudsman program (supporting people to remain in community-based settings)
● Victim Advocacy services for crime victims with disabilities
● Education rights, discrimination claims, institutional monitoring, and systemic reform
About the role
Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) seeks a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Development Director to lead and grow our fundraising, donor engagement, and communications efforts. This role will report to the Executive Director and partner closely with senior leadership, the Board, and program teams to build a sustainable development strategy that advances disability rights across Wisconsin.
The Development Director will play a pivotal role in enabling DRW to defend individual rights, pursue systems change, and expand access to justice, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized communities of people with disabilities.
How to Apply:
Location: Madison or Milwaukee hybrid option available. If the employee lives within 45 miles of a Disability Rights Wisconsin office, they will have the option to work fully in-office or under a hybrid work arrangement. Residency outside the 45-mile radius qualifies for full remote work. Must be a Wisconsin resident.
Job Hours: Work to be completed during core office hours; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Application Instructions: Submit resume and cover letter, detailing your qualifications and experience as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
For priority consideration, please apply online at our Careers page: www.disabilityrightswi.org/careers
Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to those who apply between November 20th and January 15th. Initial interviews will take place in the last part of January 2026.