We are a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through inclusive programs, leadership development, and community engagement. Through partnerships, volunteer networks, and strategic fundraising, we build stronger, more inclusive communities across Minnesota.
The State Director serves as the senior leader for the Minnesota market, responsible for overall strategy, revenue performance, program execution, team leadership, and community presence. This individual leads a four-person team and owns the statewide revenue and operating budget. This role calls for a hands-on fundraiser with strong Twin Cities market knowledge and the ability to cultivate corporate sponsors, major donors, and foundation partners while leading and developing a high-performing team.
Scope & Responsibilities
Develop and execute the annual statewide strategic plan aligned with national priorities and local growth opportunities
Own and drive all revenue streams across events, major gifts, corporate giving, and foundations
Lead Champion of the Year, the primary revenue driver, including sponsor cultivation, committee management, and hands-on execution
Lead Friendship Walk and grow peer-to-peer and foundation revenue
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation partners across the Twin Cities corporate community
Lead, coach, and manage a four-person statewide team
Build and steward relationships with staff, board, donors, and volunteers
Ensure consistent, high-quality program implementation and volunteer engagement
Oversee state budget management, forecasting, reporting, and operational infrastructure
Serve as the primary public ambassador for the organization throughout Minnesota
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
4 to 7+ years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated revenue growth
3 to 5+ years of team leadership and supervisory experience
Experience leading signature fundraising events and cultivating major gifts
Established or transferable network in the Twin Cities, with credibility to open doors with corporate sponsors and foundations
Strong project management and organizational skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable engaging with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required for events
Access to reliable transportation
Numbers & Facts
Location
Edina, Minnesota
Skills
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corporate Fundingunmatched
Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Fundraisingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Nonprofitunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Revenue Growthunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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