Working Title: Corporate & Foundation Grants Officer

Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 03/18/2024

• Closing Date : Open until filled. Applications should be received by or on priority review deadline of March 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted thereafter.

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Minneapolis CC-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Minneapolis College Advancement and Foundation

• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.79 - $37.65 / hourly; $53,849 - $78,613 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Maybe eligible for partial telework per Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Corporate & Foundation Grants Officer reports to the Director of the Minneapolis College Advancement and Foundation and is responsible to manage a timely and efficient grants process from conducting prospect research, collecting outcome data, preparing and file grant reports as well as conducting donor stewardship to ensure future gifts from private institutional donors. Working across functions within the Foundation and Minneapolis College, this position collects program details and other data necessary to develop grant proposals, identifies prospective organizational donors (private foundations and businesses), writes and submits grant proposals, maintains records for grant management, and prepares final reports for institutional funders. This position will focus on generating five, six, and seven figure gifts from these institutions.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversee grant management processes and systems for existing donors, including renewals and follow-on funding requests.

• Maintain data on institutional funders in Raisers Edge and Microsoft Teams including prospect list and activities calendar of events, proposal and report due dates, funder contacts, grant-related correspondence and proposals, and contact reports.

• Work with identified faculty, staff, and administrators who must be involved in proposal approvals; involve them in developing grant proposal concept and details.

• Work across the College to acquire program information and other data needed to develop compelling grant proposals that will fill a need at the College and help the Minneapolis College Foundation meet its fundraising goals.

• Steward institutional donor relationships in meaningful ways that deepen engagement with and affinity for Minneapolis College and Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., nonprofit management, business, marketing, communications, Liberal Arts)

• Knowledge and experience in working with nonprofit/development roles with a successful track record in grant writing

• Knowledge and experience in persuasive writing with excellent analytical skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a critical focus on meeting deadlines

• Experienced in budget preparation, analysis, and management of grants.

• A confident communicator who is self-motivated with an ability to prioritize tasks, work with many personalities and work styles.

• Ability to establish and sustain collaborative relationships with funders and colleagues.

• Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.

Additional Requirements

Current or former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College for consideration.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.