Chapter Blogs

Historic Charleston Foundation - Chief Philanthropy Officer

By Megan Williams posted 10 days ago
Organization Profile: Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) is a non-profit organization advancing the broad mission of historic preservation and protecting the livability of the community. As historic preservation has evolved into more than a movement to simply save historic buildings, the Foundation has broadened its scope into balancing the needs of modern society with protecting the significant cultural fabric of our historic communities. The Foundation’s three main mission pillars are Preservation, Advocacy, and Museums. Position Summary: The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) is accountable for the overall management and success of a well-rounded ...

One80 Place - Individual Giving Manager

By Megan Williams posted 10 days ago
OVERVIEW: The Individual Giving Manager is a core member of the Development Team at One80 Place. The individual in this role is a frontline fundraiser responsible for securing financial support from individual philanthropists to advance the mission of One80 Place to end and prevent homelessness. The Individual Giving Manager will utilize basic fundraising principles to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors. The individual in this role must be comfortable engaging with and meeting individual donors to foster meaningful relationships. They will manage a portfolio of 50-75 mid-level donors ($2,500- $5,000). Additionally, the Individual Giving Manager ...

Director of Development

By Aaron Martin posted 10 days ago
Red Wing Arts | Red Wing, MN Salary Range: $62,000 - $75,000 About Red Wing Arts Since 1952, Red Wing Arts has connected people through creativity by providing exhibitions, education, festivals, concerts, public art, and arts experiences that strengthen our community. Mission: To build a vibrant community fueled by the arts by connecting, celebrating, inspiring, and leading through shared art experiences. As Red Wing Arts continues to grow, we are investing in philanthropy as a strategic priority to ensure our long-term sustainability and expand our impact throughout the region. Position Summary The Director of Development leads Red Wing Arts' comprehensive ...

FEATURED - Leadership Giving Manager

By Aaron Martin posted 13 days ago
Wilderness Inquiry | Bloomington, MN Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities through shared outdoor adventures so that all people can equitably experience the benefits of time spent in nature. At Wilderness Inquiry, we believe that everyone belongs. We work to ensure this belief holds true in our workplace, in our community, and in the outdoors. We pursue this belief through our mission and shared values of paddling together, nurturing inclusion, seeking the exceptional, and finding a way. Position Summary & Dimensions As our Leadership Giving Manager, ...

FEATURED - Major Gifts Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 16 days ago
Neighborhood House   | St. Paul, MN Salary Range: $68,000 - $77,000 Apply online: https://neighborhoodhousemn.org/careers/ Position: Major Gifts Officer Salary: $68,000-$77,000 Schedule: Full time, nights and weekends as needed Location: In person, St. Paul WHO WE ARE For more than 129 years, Neighborhood House has partnered with families in St. Paul to ensure access to essential services, including food, housing, education, and opportunities. Today, we serve more than 30,000 individuals annually across six neighborhoods, striving for a community where everyone can thrive. POSITION SUMMARY The Major Gift Officer is responsible for managing a portfolio ...

Major Gifts Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 17 days ago
St. Catherine University | St. Paul, MN Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 The Institutional Advancement department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Major Gifts Officer position. As a member of the St. Catherine University Development and Alumni Relations staff, the Major Gifts Officer is responsible for building relationships and closing gifts with individuals and families, corporations, and foundations. The Major Gifts Officer raises commitments, major gifts, grants, and sponsorships at the $10K level and above, which contribute to the achievement of the University’s major gifts goals each year. The Major Gifts Officer ...

Parkinson's Foundation - Senior Development Manager, Carolinas Chapter

By Megan Williams posted 24 days ago
DESCRIPTION: The Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson's community. The Senior Development Manager is responsible for implementing the mission through fundraising events and corporate, donor, and volunteer development. The person in this role will cultivate partnerships and alliances that promote growth and awareness within the community. This role involves serving in a leadership capacity for the Chapter and supporting the leadership of Chapter team members. The ...

Director of Development

By Aaron Martin posted 26 days ago
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church and School | Medina, MN Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 Help Advance the Mission of Christ Through Stewardship Holy Name of Jesus is one of the largest and fastest-growing Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Our parish is home to more than 2,700 families and a PreK–6 Catholic school serving nearly 500 students. Guided by our mission to know Jesus, live in Jesus with His Church, and share Jesus with others, we are seeking an experienced Director of Development to partner with parish leadership in building a comprehensive stewardship and fundraising program that will strengthen our ...

Campaign Manager

By Aaron Martin posted 27 days ago
Avivo | Minneapolis, MN Salary Range: $ 59,344.00 - $74,181.00 Do you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people. Why This Role Matters: Avivo is embarking on a transformational $77 million capital campaign that will expand our ability to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness, poverty, mental health concerns, substance use disorders, and other barriers to stability. This campaign represents a once-in-a-generation ...

FEATURED - Special Events Manager

By Aaron Martin posted 07-07-2026
The Blake School | Hopkins, MN Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000 Description Position Overview: The Blake School’s Institutional Advancement Office seeks a highly skilled special events manager to lead the implementation of advancement and key schoolwide events. The special events manager is an integral member of Blake’s 11-person advancement team. Reporting to the chief advancement officer and partnering with colleagues across the school, this role manages a portfolio of high-profile events and supports advancement and alum engagement initiatives. The special events manager serves a broad range of stakeholders, including donors, alumni, families and ...

Development Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 07-07-2026
Twin Cities PBS | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 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 ...

Major Gift Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 07-01-2026
International Institute of Minnesota  | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $76,000 - $83,000 Job Title: Major Gift Officer Department: Development/Administration Reports To: Development Director FLSA Status: Full-time; Exempt Salary Range: $76,000 - $83,000 Position Purpose: The Major Gift Officer plays a central role in establishing trusted relationships with our community of donors with an emphasis on soliciting and stewarding major gifts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help refugees and immigrants find safety and fulfillment in their new lives through the growth of philanthropic support to the Institute’s mission. This is a new position, ...

Development Associate

By Aaron Martin posted 07-01-2026
International Institute of Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $51,000 - $56,000 Job Title: Development Associate Department: Development/Administration Reports to: Annual Giving Manager FLSA Status: Full-time; Exempt Salary: $51,000 - $56,000 Position Purpose: This position plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising and engagement goals by supporting annual giving, special events, and donor stewardship. The Development Associate helps ensure the success of the annual giving program and the New Americans New Beginnings fundraising event, while also strengthening the Development team’s overall effectiveness through accurate donation ...

2026 Whitley lecture recap: Fueling the future of fundraising

By Andrew Miller posted 06-30-2026
The Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Leadership Center hosted fundraisers from across the state gathered for a critical look at the state of philanthropy. This year’s AFP-NJ Whitley Lecture, featuring  Nathan Hill and Erik Tomalis  of  Avid , unpacked real-time insights from their AI benchmarking universe of 1,000+ organizations to show exactly how philanthropy has shifted over the last four years.  The data was sobering but also revealed a path forward.  While fundraising revenue has grown by 5.6% since 2022, it is failing to keep pace with an 11.7% inflation rate , leaving many organizations running faster just to stay in place. However,  the data also ...

Development Director

By Aaron Martin posted 06-29-2026
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy | Saint Paul, MN Salary Range: $81,000 - $90,000 WHO WE ARE: The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy has been the leading legal and scientific voice for Minnesota’s environment since 1974. To learn more about our history and programs, please visit mncenter.org. A nonprofit with offices in Saint Paul and Duluth, MCEA supports its employees through a commitment to a living wage, a good benefits package, and regular opportunities for professional growth and development. We value diversity, equity, an inclusive culture, and respect in the workplace. POSITION SUMMARY: The Development Director plays a critical ...

College of Charleston - Director of Parent & Family Giving

By Megan Williams posted 06-26-2026
The Director of Parent & Family Giving leads the strategy for engaging parents and families of College of Charleston students in philanthropic support of the College. This role focuses on securing leadership annual gifts, strengthening the Parent Leadership Society, and building a long-term pipeline of parents who may become major and principal gift donors. Serving as the primary liaison for parent philanthropy across the Division of Institutional Advancement, the director collaborates closely with the Annual Giving, Alumni Engagement, and Regional Advancement Programs to ensure a coordinated, donor-centered approach to parent engagement and fundraising. ...

College of Charleston - Director of Development

By Megan Williams posted 06-26-2026
The Director of Development (DoD) is a leader on the development team within the Division of Institutional Advancement. A successful DoD will be a proactive and collaborative member of this dynamic team and a champion for the College’s highest funding priorities as we continue to plan for its next campaign. One of the College’s core values is integrity, and the DoD will help foster a community that demonstrates respect for self, others and place. The DoD develops and manages key major donor relationships to secure gifts for the College’s top strategic priorities. The DoD aligns with the College’s School of Humanity and Social Sciences to secure and grow ...

Trident United Way - Legacy Giving & Endowment Officer

By Megan Williams posted 06-26-2026
ABOUT TRIDENT UNITED WAY For 80 years, Trident United Way has united our community to create access to opportunities for all our region’s residents to thrive. Together, with our Tri-County change-seekers, we’re mobilizing a movement to lift up all our neighbors and colleagues to break the cycle of financial instability. ​ Our focus centers on ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households – families who make more than the Federal Poverty Level but don’t earn enough to cover the rising costs of living. As ALICE households continue to grow, we’re working on bold, community-rooted solutions to support families in getting ahead when it is ...

FEATURED - Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations

By Aaron Martin posted 06-22-2026
Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN Salary Range: $ 106,324 - $125,088 Position Summary The Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations is a strategic relationship-builder, persuasive storyteller, and detail-oriented project manager who will help drive NAZ’s institutional fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role is responsible for growing and sustaining partnerships with foundations, corporations, and government agencies that align with NAZ’s mission and long-term goals. This position leads the full institutional fundraising cycle—from prospect research and relationship strategy to proposal development, ...

FEATURED - Chief Advancement Officer

By Aaron Martin posted 06-22-2026
Catholic Charities of the Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN Salary Range: $ 192,000.00 - $232,000.00 Are you passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive? Catholic Charities is the place for you! Chief Advancement Officer Elliot Park The mission of Catholic Charities Twin Cities is to serve those most in need and to advocate for justice in the community. Our programs for children, families, and adults serve more than 25,000 people every year. As the need for our services grows, Catholic Charities is working to adapt and respond with strategies that prevent poverty, meet basic needs in times of crisis, and create pathways to greater stability. ...