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HIRING | Region 1 Program Director, Red Letter Grant

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ABOUT | Red Letter Grant (RLG) is a 501(c)(3) organization and is governed by a Board of Directors. The mission of RLG is to support and empower female entrepreneurs – closing the business leadership gap in Wisconsin. RLG cultivates mentor-peer networks and awards start-up capital to women-owned businesses throughout 18 counties. 

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Region 1 Program Director coordinates all activities related to executing organizational programs in the ten county Western region including: Buffalo, Clark, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, and Trempealeau. Duties include, but are not limited to: 

  • Oversee the entire RLG bi-annual application process – accept applications and schedule interviews with applicants + judging panel. 

  • Plan Awards Ceremony – including speaking, invitations, etc. 

  • Work closely with the Region 2 Director and Board to develop a thoughtful outreach strategy that targets women not being reached by current marketing efforts – work to engage new stakeholders in meaningful and culturally conscious ways.

  • Foster fundraising partnerships within the community. 

  • Staff annual events and serve as a speaker.

  • Promote and host information sessions to meet women where they’re at throughout the eight-county region. Specific emphasis to outreach with diverse communities. 

  • Develop partnerships within the business community both for hosting events and supporting program functions. 

  • Create and manage the annual budget and assist in compiling the annual report with the Region 2 Director.  

  • Communicate closely with the Board regarding program activities and decision making. This includes preparing this includes bi-annual budget reports and metrics on program successes. 

  • Develop and oversee organization fundraising – including building out major fundraising events, applying for relevant grants, developing a digital fundraising strategy and cultivating, stewarding and expanding all donor relationships. 

  • Market program offerings. 

  • Foster relationships with community stakeholders – in current operating regions and expanded areas. This includes developing meaningful relationships in diverse communities, county economic development groups, chambers, etc.  

Skills desired: 

  • Public speaking

  • Community organizing experience 

  • Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities and meet deadlines with little supervision.

  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to learn new skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport both in person, via email and by phone, with high professionalism.

  • 2-3 years nonprofit experience 

Salary: $3,000/month 

Hours: Part-Time || March - May and September - November 

Approximately 20-30 hours per week.

This is a work from home position. Applicants must live in one of the following counties to apply: Buffalo, Clark, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, St. Croix, and Trempealeau. 


To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and three references to info@redlettergrant.org