National Institutional Giving Development Officer

Who We Are:

Minnesota Public Radio® (MPR) is one of the nation’s premier public radio organizations, producing programming for radio, digital and live audiences. Our mission is to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.

The Institutional Giving team strengthens Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media (“MPR|APM”) by securing and stewarding high-value grants—ranging from five to seven figures—from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This team broadens institutional support, deepens relationships with current funders, and identifies new funding opportunities to ensure MPR|APM’s growth and sustainability.

Expected Compensation Range: $75,000 - $80,000/yr. Exact salary determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure and internal equity.

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Location: Remote, U. S.A.

Your Role: 

The National Institutional Giving Development Officer will be integral to securing major grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies Nationwide to support the mission of MPR|APM. This position requires a strategic leader with a proven ability to cultivate relationships, manage grant proposals, and collaborate across departments to meet MPR|APM funding goals. The National Institutional Giving Development Officer will ensure that institutional giving strategies reflect MPR|APM’s core values of inclusivity, community engagement, and mission-driven impact. 

Your Responsibilities:

1. National Institutional Giving Strategy & Relationship Management (40%)
• Develop and deploy an institutional giving growth strategy for national programming and services.
• Support efforts to secure major gifts and grants from national institutional funders, contributing to the development and execution of strategies that align with the organization’s national priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with national funders, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Lead developing strategies to increase national institutional support, focusing on cultivating and deepening relationships with current and prospective institutional funders.
• Ensure that funding opportunities align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals, making sure the approach reflects the organization’s values and national objectives. 
2. Proposal Development & Grant Management (30%)
•  Lead the prospecting, research, preparation, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals to national foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Support the full lifecycle of grant management, ensuring compliance with national funder requirements and contributing to the stewardship process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure proposals, reports, and communications are accurate, compelling, and aligned with the organization’s priorities and national funder interests.
• Work closely with finance and grants teams to assist in developing, monitoring, and tracking project budgets to ensure compliance with both internal practices and national funder expectations.
• Support post-award activities, including providing timely updates and reports on the impact and outcomes of funded programs to institutional funders.
3. Cross Departmental Collaboration & Communication (15%)
• Partner with content teams, senior leadership, and other departments to identify and pursue national institutional funding opportunities that align with the organization’s broader goals.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and national institutional funders, facilitating smooth communication and ensuring alignment between organizational priorities and funder expectations.
• Participate in national planning sessions to ensure that institutional giving strategies are integrated into broader fundraising and organizational objectives.
4. Impact Reporting & Stewardship (15%)
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the impact of funded programs, ensuring national institutional funders receive timely and accurate updates on the outcomes of their investments.
• Support stewardship efforts to maintain strong, long-term relationships with national institutional funders, keeping them engaged with the results of their support.
• Advise leadership and internal teams on the measurement and reporting of program impact, ensuring compliance with national funder expectations and required evaluation practices.

Required Education and Experience:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Non-Profit Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Sociology, Journalism, etc.).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in institutional fundraising, including experience in grant proposal writing, grant and budget management, and managing relationships with institutional funders.
• 4 years of development experience in securing $100-$1Million grants from local and national foundations, corporations, and government institutions.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to assist in crafting persuasive proposals and impact reports for national institutional funders.
• Project Management: Excellent organizational skills, with experience supporting the management of multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with teams across different departments, ensuring institutional giving strategies align with broader organizational goals.
• Analytical Ability: Strong skills in tracking and analyzing trends in national institutional funding, and adjusting strategies as needed to meet organizational goals and national funding priorities.
• Cultural Competence: Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders across the nation and foster an inclusive environment within the organization and in external partnerships.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with donor management software (e.g., Salesforce).
• Knowledge of sectors such as public media, arts, education, or civic engagement at a national level.
• Proven experience supporting the achievement of national institutional fundraising goals.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands: Ability to move about in an office environment, sit for extended periods, and occasionally travel for meetings and events across the country.
• Working Conditions: Moderate noise level in office settings, with travel to Minnesota (Metro or outstate), domestic, international, national meetings or events.

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encouraging members of diverse groups to apply.

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000