REPORTS TO:          Development Director

JOB STATUS:           Full-Time Exempt

LOCATION:             1919 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be reviewed in the order received. Open until filled, with a preference for applications received before December 16, 2024.

WHO WE ARE: The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA) is a growing nonprofit organization in Minnesota with offices in Saint Paul and Duluth dedicated to protecting Minnesota's environment and natural resources through legal action, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

For 50 years, MCEA has been a leading voice for environmental protection in Minnesota, working alongside community leaders, scientists, policy makers and everyday citizens to preserve the state's natural beauty, promote sustainable development, and ensure that all communities have access to clean water and clean air regardless of race, color, ethnicity, income, or zip code.

At MCEA, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and strive to create a workplace culture, policy and practice that reflects these values. We respect the individual strengths, views, and experiences of all employees and understand that we thrive in our differences. We acknowledge that fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion is an ongoing process, and we are dedicated to continuous learning, active listening, and growth, striving to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community than we are today.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Individual Giving will partner with the Development Director and Data Manager to meet and exceed revenue goals from individuals. This position is ideal for a fund development professional looking to be part of a successful team who is committed to laughing and working hard together. This position manages two or more of MCEA’s fundraising campaigns, has a portfolio of mid-tier donors, performs donor outreach, and shares responsibility for implementing fundraising efforts to acquire, grow and sustain support for a leading environmental nonprofit. This position reports to the Director of Development and has no direct reports.

HOW WILL WE SUPPORT YOU? MCEA will provide the successful candidate with competitive wages and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, free parking and public transportation support, 401K with match, a hybrid work environment with a full-time option to work 32-hours per week, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, flexible and supportive work environment.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The primary responsibility of this position is the strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of annual fund donors. Duties include:

• Coordinate individual giving campaigns, encompassing both direct mail and digital appeals.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-tier donors by building opportunities for engagement and increased support.
• Develop new and maintain existing sponsorship relationships.
• Participate in departmental planning to grow MCEA’s individual giving through use of sector-wide data and a community-focused lens.
• Build donor relationships through phone calls, notes, meetings, and stewardship strategies.
• Partner with Development, Communications, and Finance staff to maintain donation seals and the online annual report.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Support major gift appeals with phone calling
• Assist with special events as needed
• Develop an understanding of MCEA programs and partnerships to best communicate with stakeholders
• Contribute to a welcoming and respectful work environment
• Other duties as requested

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of demonstrated success in individual giving
• Detail oriented, with an ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse staff and a broad constituency
• Mission-aligned: committed to building a more just, healthy, and abundant future
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace and other technology tools
• Ability to handle confidential information and financial data ethically and with discretion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current with developments in philanthropy, including Community-Centric Fundraising
• Familiarity with the environmental movement
• Experience with donor databases

SALARY & BENEFITS: MCEA strives to create a mission-focused work environment that is equitable and inclusive. MCEA highly values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to support our employees through a range of strategies, including generous benefits for employees and dependents, paid family leave, and more. The starting salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000.

We believe everyone deserves consideration, regardless of where you went to school, where you grew up, and what opportunities you’ve had in the past. MCEA is an equal opportunity employer.