Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

Development Director

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, WorkFromHome

Part-time: 20 hours/week. Could lead to full-time position.
Remote job position: leading fundraising strategy, managing donor relations (major gifts, grants, events), overseeing the development team, collaborating with CEO/CFO/board, and reporting results, requiring strong leadership, communication, data skills, and experience in securing diverse funding to ensure organizational financial sustainability.
River Valley Riders’ office located in Afton, MN: training, meetings, special projects.
Other locations: event location for fundraising activities, donor meetings.

Strategy & Leadership: Partner with CEO/CFO/Board to set goals, create strategies, and manage development team/budget.
Donor Relations: Cultivate major gifts, oversee annual giving, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
Events & Campaigns: Manage capital campaign and signature fundraising events.
Data & Reporting:
- Data base management: data entry, updates and reporting
- Mailings including tax and thank you letters
- Track metrics, report to CEO/CFO.
Communications: Develop donor communications and marketing materials.

5+ years of nonprofit development/fundraising experience.
Proven track record in securing funding (capital campaign, major gifts, grants).
Strong communication skills including ability to write and speak persuasively about River Valley Riders.
Experience with donor databases and fundraising software.
Working knowledge of e-communications, social media, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail, procedures, and branding standards.
Ability to solve problems and work independently.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

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