Development Officer, Institutional Giving (Temporary)

Your Role:

Institutional Giving builds and fortifies Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media (“MPR|APM”) by securing and stewarding five, six, and seven-figure grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Institutional Giving broadens institutional support, engages new funders, and deepens established relationships.

The Development Officer works closely with content producers and MPR|APM leadership to develop and submit high-quality funding proposals and to apprise funders about the progress and impact of grant-funded activities. The Development Officer collaborates with a team of institutional giving colleagues and coordinates with MPR|APM’s individual giving, membership, and underwriting teams. The Development Officer also advances MPR|APM’s efforts to diversify its organization and its audiences, and to fulfill deep commitments to equity and inclusion.

Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN.

Expected Compensation Range: $78,500 - $82,000 / annualized. The exact rate is 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 position is filled.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage secured awards to ensure successful implementation; monitor and report on grant-funded activities to strengthen relationships with funders and increase the likelihood of subsequent awards (40%).
• Build strong working relationships with other MPR|APM departments, especially Philanthropic Development and Content to advance proposals and fulfill terms of grant awards. (20%).
• Assemble quantitative and qualitative evidence to strengthen proposals and reports on awards. Maintain records of funder contacts and conversations in Sales Force (10%).
• Monitor and analyze public media programming and funding trends (10%)
• Working with the Institutional Giving team to develop and execute a comprehensive institutional development strategy and plan (10%).
• Ensure that Institutional Giving standard practices related to grant development and management are implemented and improved (10%).

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant seeking and management in media, arts, civic affairs, education, or public policy.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proven track record of securing grants.
• Proven capacity with project management.
• Experience in budget preparation, analysis, and monitoring.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication capacities to describe complex ideas and activities in coherent and compelling ways.
• Clear evidence of strategic judgment, integrity, and collaborative acumen
• Capacity to comprehend and execute policies and practices funders require of grant recipients.
• Capacity to earn the respect and timely responses of colleagues, senior executive personnel, and external partners.
• Build collaborative relationships with funders that incline them to make subsequent awards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Salesforce.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Salesforce or fundraising software is a plus.
• Knowledge of public radio programming, or experience in other non-profit media is a major advantage.
• Proven success in setting and meeting fundraising goals.

Reporting To This Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods
  • Required to move about in the community
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level
  • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

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 encourage members of diverse groups to apply.