Chapter Blogs

Senior Director of Community Impact

By Aaron Martin posted yesterday
GiveMN | Saint Paul, MN GiveMN is excited to announce that we are opening up applications for our Board of Directors! As we look ahead to the future of generosity in Minnesota, we encourage you to apply for our open board positions, with terms beginning July 1, 2026! GiveMN’s board is a group of dedicated volunteers who guide the organization’s direction and help ensure we remain accountable, sustainable, and mission-focused. Board members steward our mission to ignite generosity and grow giving, provide oversight, and help position GiveMN to serve nonprofits and donors across Minnesota for years to come. Applications close on April 3 by 4:30 pm ...

Windwood Family Services - CEO

By Megan Williams posted 3 days ago
Overview Windwood Family Services seeks a bold, visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and impact. This role is mission-critical: the CEO serves as the chief strategist, primary ambassador, and steward of financial sustainability. The ideal leader inspires trust, builds powerful relationships, and is relentlessly focused on expanding resources to meet critical social service needs.  Core Responsibilities External Relations & Advocacy (Critical Priority) Maintain and grow strong relationships with key state partners and stakeholders Possess deep understanding of — or demonstrated ability to ...

FEATURED - Development Manager

By Aaron Martin posted 3 days ago
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Position: Development Manager Program: Development and Communications; Administration Location: St Paul, Minnesota Reports To: Operations & Impact Director Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 Schedule: Full-time, exempt; Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (typical); potential overnight and weekend work Benefits: Health and dental insurance, paid time off, 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement saving plan Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year ...

Charleston Gaillard Center - Development Coordinator

By Megan Williams posted 3 days ago
Position: Development Coordinator Reports to: Director of Development, Donor Operations Location: Downtown Charleston, SC Hours: Full-Time/ Exempt Organization Background The Charleston Gaillard Center is an 1,800-seat performance hall located in Charleston, South Carolina. The facility also contains 16,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space, along with office and public spaces. The Charleston Gaillard Center is a non-profit 501c3 organization responsible for managing the facility. The Charleston Gaillard Center's mission is to provide the Lowcountry with a world-class performance hall, elegant venue space, and vibrant educational opportunities ...

Cassie Gilman

By Martha Stone posted 4 days ago
Cassie Gilman Chief Advancement Officer Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma AFP Member Since 2011 Why did you join AFP? I joined AFP to be connected with peers in our region doing similar kinds of work. At the time I joined, I was in higher education fundraising and looking to peers in other sectors to help me learn more. What is the most exciting thing about the work you do at your current organization? What I love about my work at the Regional Food Bank is of course the mission; however, I love that I get to work with the most creative and innovative team, all of whom are constantly looking for ways to move the needle on ending hunger ...

Director, Major Gifts

By Aaron Martin posted 8 days ago
Fresh Energy  | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 For more than 30 years, Fresh Energy has been a north star leader advancing a swift, equitable transition to clean energy in Minnesota and beyond. We’re working to decarbonize Minnesota’s five primary economic sectors—electricity, buildings, transportation, heavy industry, and agriculture—by designing and advocating for policies, advancing implementation in key venues, and informing and inspiring the public through multifaceted communications.   Together, we are committed to ensuring Minnesota has a carbon free economy by mid-century and vibrant quality of life where all can thrive. As ...

FEATURED - Major Gift Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 10 days ago
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Twin Cities/Winona/Rochester, MN Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition’s quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested ...

FEATURED - Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the SCSU Foundation

By Aaron Martin posted 10 days ago
St. Cloud State University - Advancement & Alumni Engagement  | St. Cloud, MN Salary Range: $144,428 - $ 230,974 St. Cloud State University (SCSU) seeks a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the SCSU Foundation to serve as a member of President Gregory Tomso’s exceptional team of leaders. The VPA/ED will partner closely with the president, institutional leaders, and the Alumni Association and Foundation boards. This role joins SCSU as the University and the Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the SCSCU Foundation position evolve into strengthened leadership designed ...

FEATURED - Director of Annual Giving

By Aaron Martin posted 10 days ago
St. Cloud State University - Advancement & Alumni Engagement | St. Cloud, MN Salary Range: $54,344-$116,608 Job Description The Director of Annual Giving is responsible for overall leadership and management of the University’s annual giving and leadership giving ($1,000+/year) fundraising efforts, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospective donors. This position is the University’s expert in the development and solicitation of annual gifts via mass solicitation techniques including direct mail, e-mail, social media, and telephone; and is responsible for overseeing the marketing of the planned ...

Cassidy Johnson, CFRE

By Martha Stone posted 11 days ago
Cassidy Johnson, CFRE Fundraising Consultant Good Granted Consulting AFP Member Since: 2021 Why did you join AFP?   I joined AFP to learn from others with more fundraising experience than me! The connections I've made here have been invaluable personally and professionally. What is the most exciting thing about the work you do at your current organization?   I recently went full time into my consulting and grant writing business, and I love being able to work with a variety of clients. Getting to be a team member with several incredible organizations across the country is just FUN! It is exciting to see people changing ...

FEATURED - VP of Development

By Aaron Martin posted 11 days ago
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJHS) | Minneapolis, MN Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 Join Us in Unlocking Potential and Transforming Communities To apply: visit https://www.cristoreytc.org/about/careers Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (CRJHS) is a Catholic, Jesuit high school committed to forming young men and women of faith, intellect, and service. Inspired by the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—we provide access to a rigorous college and career preparatory education for students of every culture, faith, and creed who are guided by faith, prepared for life, and always serving others. Located in the Phillips ...

Georgia Historical Society - Director of Development

By Megan Williams posted 16 days ago
The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the Georgia Historical Society to recruit the organization’s next Director of Development. The Georgia Historical Society (GHS), the premier independent statewide institution responsible for collecting, examining, and teaching Georgia and American history, is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Director of Development. This is a rare opportunity to join a respected institution during an exciting period of growth. Based in historic Savannah, Georgia, GHS was founded in 1839, making it the oldest continuously operating historical society in the South. With a staff of 20+ and an annual operating budget of over ...

Charleston Moves - Development Director

By Megan Williams posted 16 days ago
Location: Charleston, SC Reports to: Executive Director Type: Full-time Benefits: Medical insurance (health, dental, vision), paid family leave, annual sick leave, 11 recognized holidays Why Join us? At Charleston Moves, we believe in the power of people-first mobility to transform our community. We're not just advocating for safer streets, we're building a movement for a more connected, equitable, and vibrant Charleston. As our Development Director, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of transportation in the region by fueling the resources that drive our mission forward. You’ll join a passionate, collaborative team that values creativity, ...

Development Director

By Aaron Martin posted 17 days ago
Northern Waters Land Trust | Walker, MN Salary Range: $82,000 Position Summary: NWLT is seeking a senior-level Development Director to take the organization to the next level. The Development Director will lead and implement NWLT’s fundraising e ff orts. This position will be responsible for building relationships with donors and generating sustainable revenue streams through individual giving, private grants, major gifts, corporate sponsors, and donor stewardship. The ideal candidate should be able to bring demonstrated success in securing five-figure or larger gifts and lasting donor relationships. This is a key position on a small team, best ...

FEATURED - Engagement & Stewardship Manager

By Aaron Martin posted 18 days ago
Wilderness Inquiry | Bloomington, MN Salary Range: $62,000 - $72,000 The Engagement and Stewardship Manager ensures exceptional execution of fundraising strategies that are foundational to achieving the development department revenue goals. This role is responsible for donor stewardship; department communications; special event strategy, development, and execution; and business administration and data management. The ideal candidate is excited to advocate for accessible outdoor adventure and eager to grow as a development professional. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented and organized, possessing the ability to navigate competing priorities ...

Dorchester Habitat for Humanity - Development & Marketing Assistant (Part-time)

By Megan Williams posted 21 days ago
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Development Assistant is an integral member of Dorchester Habitat for Humanity’s Development team. The Development Assistant serves as the backbone of the operation, overseeing all administrative processes for managing fundholder relationships. Additionally, the Development Assistant conducts research, coordinates development events and programs, and assists the Director of Development with scheduling. He or she must be highly detail-oriented and work to ensure delivery of impeccable donor services. Reports to the Director of Development, with significant interaction with the board of directors and volunteers. Regularly ...

Development Manager

By Aaron Martin posted 22 days ago
Project Success | Minneapolis, MN Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 We are looking for a Development Manager to join our team at Project Success. Project Success is a youth development nonprofit organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 17,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more at projectsuccess.org. The Development Manager is responsible for ensuring the Advancement team operations run efficiently and accurately. They oversee the entire fundraising and external communications tech stack, including our CRM (currently Raiser’s Edge) ...

South Carolina Historical Society - Marketing & Communications Manager

By Megan Williams posted 29 days ago
INTRODUCTION:   The mission of the South Carolina Historical Society is to collect, preserve, and share the stories of all South Carolinians, using these stories—from significant historical events to everyday moments—to promote understanding, engagement, and conversation.   Founded in 1855, the South Carolina Historical Society is the state’s first and largest private historical organization and the only statewide nonprofit institution dedicated to this work. The Historical Society stewards more than 350 years of history through rare books, manuscripts, and visual materials, serving as a premier research archive and a modern historical museum committed to broad ...

FEATURED - Chief Philanthropy Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 02-09-2026
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $240,000 - $280,000 Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) in the search for a Chief Philanthropy Officer. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Philanthropy Officer will be a vital member of the executive leadership team, charged with developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aimed at advancing the organization’s mission. This position will oversee all facets of philanthropy, including major gifts, annual and planned giving, and corporate and foundation relations, as well as donor stewardship. ...

Director of Development and Community Engagement

By Aaron Martin posted 02-03-2026
Reach for Resources, INC. | Minnetonka, MN Salary Range: $80,000 Position open until filled. Apply online here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3875407 The Director of Development and Community Engagement is responsible for creating and implementing an annual comprehensive fundraising plan to meet budgeted income goals for unrestricted and restricted charitable giving, overseeing fundraising events, and cultivating internal and external relationships. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development and Community Engagement will work collaboratively with Reach staff, the Board of Directors, donors, and ...