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NMDP · 1 day ago

Foundation Engagement Manager

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

NMDP is dedicated to advancing its mission through strong relationships with its Board of Directors and volunteer leaders. The Foundation Engagement Manager will design strategies to enhance board member engagement and coordinate principal gift activities, supporting the Executive Director and collaborating with senior leaders.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design and implement tailored engagement plans for current Board members to deepen their connection, advocacy, and philanthropic leadership

Provide strategic and administrative support to the Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and volunteer leadership groups, while ensuring timely follow-up and responses to board action items and requests

Partner with Advancement leadership to cultivate, steward, and maintain ties with past Board members, ensuring lifelong relationships with the mission

Collaborate with development staff to align board engagement with broader fundraising strategies, integrating board members where appropriate

Support and drive volunteer leadership engagement activities, including ambassador roles, fundraising campaigns, and participation in special events

Provide strategic support to Foundation Board of Directors, special committees, and ad hoc volunteer leadership groups as needed

Serve as a staff partner to select volunteer leaders, fostering collaboration, communication, and accountability

Develop and execute principal gift ($1M+) strategies in partnership with the Executive Director, ensuring alignment with NMDP’s priorities and strategic plan

Lead and coordinate all principal gift activities—including donor engagement, events, travel, meetings, communications, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Manage performance and reporting by tracking, measuring, and evaluating progress toward principal and leadership gift goals, while overseeing related foundation advancement projects

Coordinate with the Executive Director and serve as a liaison between the Board and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of activities

Own and manage all board-facing communications and follow-ups, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent messaging to volunteer leaders

Contribute to special projects, initiatives, and strategic opportunities to strengthen leadership engagement across the Foundation

Provide operational support for the Board and Board of Ambassadors

Support Board communication and delivering a collaborative, cohesive, and consistent experience for Board members

Facilitate engagement opportunities for Board members outside of regularly scheduled meetings

Qualification

Board governance knowledgeFundraising best practicesProject managementCRM systems proficiencyInterpersonal skillsRelationship managementCommunication skillsPresentation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Strong understanding of board governance and philanthropic best practices

Fundraising and stewardship best practices, particularly as they relate to major donors, campaigns, and board-driven philanthropy

Cross-functional team and department coordination and project management

High profile event and donor engagement execution

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership and high-level volunteers

Think strategically with strong organizational and project management skills

Work directly with nonprofit Boards of Directors, special committees, and high-level volunteer leadership groups

Integrate board engagement into broader philanthropic strategies

Draft board-facing communications, meeting materials, or stewardship reports at the executive or board level

Facilitate meetings and small-group engagement with senior leaders and volunteers

Use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar) to track board and donor engagement

Bachelor's degree required

5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, board relations, donor engagement, or related fields

Demonstrated success in relationship management and high-level volunteer engagement

Commitment to the mission of the NMDP Foundation

Valid driver's license is required