Development Officer

Description POSITION SUMMARY : The Development Officer is responsible for: managing a portfolio of funders and successfully securing funding that supports organizational/programmatic goals and strategies and building and maintaining relationships with current/prospective funders. Conduct prospect research on foundation funders and prospects for general operating and project support and reporting for various fundraising and funder needs. Compensation: $65,000 to $75,000 annually in addition to company provided benefits. Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office a minimum of three days per week. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: SECURE GRANTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL FUNDERS (60% of time) Cultivate, manage, solicit and steward a portfolio of funders for general operating and project support. Conduct prospect research to identify and vet funders for general operating and project support. Work with Content, Finance/Accounting, Director of Institutional Advancement and community partners to build out project concepts and budgets that support organizational strategies and address funder priorities. Write LOIs, proposals to secure general operating and priority project funding. Track all communications with and solicitations of funders in shared organizational tools.  Contribute to overall team and department revenue goals.  CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS (25% of time) Develop and execute funder engagement strategies that support short- and long-term funding relationships. Manage funder recognition for assigned accounts. Manage information gathering, writing and production of required reports. Collaborate with current/prospective community partners to advance shared goals Create compelling, data-infused and impact-focused communication for prospective and current funders, reflecting philanthropic priorities and concerns. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING (10% of time) Collaborate with Evaluation Team to collect key data of relevance to funders, legislators and other key stakeholders. Coordinate with Finance on tailored budgets, grant tracking, reporting, and other compliance Maintain knowledge of TPT programming and priorities by developing strong relationships with key TPT content leaders OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of time)  Participate as an active member of the Advancement and Institutional Giving Teams. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities, strategy development, problem solving, and trend identification.   Other duties as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 2-4 years of experience in Development.  2-4 years of demonstrated success in foundation, corporate, and/or government grant-seeking. 2-4 years of prospect research experience. 2-4 years of experience using a CRM system. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 4+ years of experience in Development.  4+ years of demonstrated success in foundation, corporate, and/or government grant-seeking. Grant seeking experience for public media, education, or the arts/humanities. Experience working with local and national funders. 4-7 years of prospect research experience. 4-7 years of experience using a CRM system. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to synthesize complex ideas and activities into coherent and compelling narratives.  Skilled relationship builder. Strong project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, create order, and meet multiple deadlines.  Skill in creating compelling presentations and using data to inform funder communications. Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to balance and prioritize multiple deadline-driven projects. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.  Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.  Comfortable with ambiguity - highly adaptable and nimble with changing organizational needs and the prospect of new opportunities.  Proactive, creative and collaborative.  Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization. Ability to travel to locations in the greater metro area. Occasional travel out of the state.