Foundation Manager Salary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How much does a Foundation Manager make in Milwaukee, WI?

As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Foundation Manager in Milwaukee, WI is $210,305. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $125,091 to a high of $364,195, with most professionals earning between $165,700 and $290,857.

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Demonstrated specialized experience in applying systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, interface definition, and detailed implementation planning of large complex systems or enterprises and enterprise-wide interoperability.

November 26, 2022

Provides leadership and communication to maintain a competent and engaged employee group by conducting regular department meetings to review policies and procedures and operational matters, rounding on all employees, completing performance appraisals, conducting new hire feedback sessions, coaching/corrective counseling, and providing recognition/commendations to achieve desired outcomes.

December 05, 2022

Support the Senior Development Executive and Vice President of Development and Communications in implementing and managing the Development budget and KPIs to achieve revenue goals.

January 19, 2023

Monitor the status of designated Foundation GEOINT operational systems and support the resolution of operational issues and track test events and related software deliveries.

March 22, 2023

Developing and executing proactive funder stewardship and engagement plans and other key stewardship touch points to strengthen funder relationships for assigned portfolio and position the FFYF for renewed and increased giving with existing funders.

April 18, 2023

Manage, cultivate, steward and expand a portfolio of foundation relationships with program officers, decision makers, and connectors in the region and throughout the country to build meaningful partnerships with local and national foundations.

April 21, 2023

Collaborate with finance and program staff to develop and manage budgets, expenditure reports and accompanying financial narratives needed for grant proposals and reports, and proactively manage internal monitoring of project budgets to inform reports to funders.

May 12, 2023

Prepare and maintain client information in accordance with documentation retention practices and procedures utilizing the client relationship management (CRM) system and all other required technology platforms.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Foundation Manager in Milwaukee, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

165700

290857

210305

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

170462

307442

218631

What is the average salary for Foundation Manager in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Foundation Manager in Milwaukee, WI. The base salary for Foundation Manager ranges from $165,700 to $290,857 with the average base salary of $210,305. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,462 to $307,442 with the average total cash compensation of $218,631.

View Average Salary for Foundation Manager as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$210,305	$165,700 - $290,857
Bonus	$8,327	$4,761 - $16,585
Total Pay	$218,631	$170,462 - $307,442

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Foundation Manager Salary Near Milwaukee, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $164,360 - $288,504	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,765 - $287,460	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Kenosha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,765 - $287,460	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Waukegan, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $166,576 - $292,393	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,675 - $285,546	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI
CITY, STATE Mount Prospect, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $175,252 - $307,624	COMPARE TO Milwaukee, WI

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...

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