Development Officer, Institutional Giving

Development Officer, Institutional Giving

Job Category
: MPR

Requisition Number
: DEVOF
002425

• Posted :
  August 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Kling Public Media Center
480 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA

Kling Public Media Center
480 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA

Minnesota Public Radio® (MPR) is one of the nation’s premier public radio organizations, producing programming for radio, digital and live audiences. Our mission is to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.

The Institutional Giving team strengthens Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media (“MPR|APM”) by securing and stewarding high-value grants—ranging from five to seven figures—from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This team broadens institutional support, deepens relationships with current funders, and identifies new funding opportunities to ensure MPR|APM’s growth and sustainability.

Position Summary

The Institutional Giving Development Officer generates philanthropic revenue for Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media through the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of foundation, corporate, and government funders.

The Officer manages a portfolio of institutional funders, develops compelling grant proposals and reports, and works across the organization to identify and advance funding opportunities aligned with MPR|APM’s priorities. This role collaborates with Philanthropic Development, Content, Finance, leadership, and other teams to strengthen institutional support and ensure effective grant management and stewardship.

Expected Compensation Range: $80,000 -$85,000 per year. The exact salary rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN

Application Process:Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Position Responsibilities

Institutional Giving and Relationship Management, 40%

• Manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of local and regional foundations, corporations, and government funders, developing strategies that grow institutional support and deepen relationships.
• Research and evaluate prospective funders, identify their interests, and connect those interests to organizational priorities and funding opportunities.
• Serve as a polished, professional representative of the organization in all donor and prospect interactions, adapting attire and presentation appropriately for cultivation visits, stewardship events, and formal donor functions.
• Use MPR|APM’s CRM system effectively to document and maintain account plans, solicitation strategies, and engagement contacts in a timely manner and in accordance with established processes and procedures.

Proposal Development and Grant Management, 30%

• Prepare, write, and submit high quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other funder communications.
• Manage assigned grants throughout the grant lifecycle, including proposal development, award administration, compliance, reporting, and closeout.
• Partner with internal teams to ensure proposals and reports are accurate, persuasive, and aligned with organizational priorities and funder interests.
• Collaborate with Finance and program teams to develop, monitor, and track grant budgets and ensure compliance with internal and funder requirements.

Cross Departmental Collaboration and Performance, 15%

• Partner with Content, Philanthropic Development, leadership, and other teams to identify, develop, and advance institutional funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and assigned institutional funders.
• Document, track, and report quarterly and annual goals and KPIs following processes and procedures established within Philanthropic Development.

Impact Reporting and Stewardship, 15%

• Coordinate impact reporting and ensure institutional funders receive timely and accurate information on funded…