Research Development Coordinator Jobs in Minnesota

Position Summary:

This position plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts by supporting key elements of MPR|APM’s comprehensive campaign, including Philanthropic Advisory Councils, major individual giving, donor stewardship, and database management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about nonprofit work, with at least two years of experience in development or donor relations.

Expected Compensation Range: $24.50 - $30 per hour. 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.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Administrative support for Philanthropic Advisory Councils

• Provide meeting and organizational support for Philanthropic Advisory Councils, six volunteer groups who support the work of Marketplace, YourClassical and The Current.
• Schedule Council meetings, update calendars, draft emails and other communications
• Create materials for Council meetings to facilitate Council learning and engagement
• Manage tools such as Diligent One, Sharepoint, Outlook calendar, and Airtable
• Attend Advisory Council meetings as needed, taking accurate notes, and assisting with meeting logistics
• Support Council member engagement logistics, including tours and other experiences with MPR|APM staff and volunteers
• Build collaborative relationships on and off our team.

Data & Research

• Work with team members to ensure data cleanliness in Salesforce database
• Create governance bios, event profiles, and other donor information as requested by fundraisers or senior leaders
• Support major & planned gift fundraising programs with data entry as needed
• Complete donor research using tools such as Lexis Nexis, Windfall, iWave, and others
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethical fundraising standards

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Provide support for ongoing donor acknowledgement, renewal & tax substantiation processes
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, including impact reports, donor recognition, video stewardship, on-air messages, and personalized communications
• Support volunteer engagement in our stewardship processes, compiling information and communicating with volunteers
• Learn team processes to be able to backfill as needed
• Update or create process documentation / SOPs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• HS Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience related to administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant experience using customer or constituent databases (Salesforce highly preferred), MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Ability to engage tactfully with donors, leadership volunteers, and colleagues
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn new software applications
• High attention to detail, ability to follow and update SOP documentation
• Success in planning for and completing projects on time
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible & adaptable
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A commitment to learning about and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with nonprofit fundraising, board members, and volunteers strongly preferred
• Ability to take on and use technology to improve processes and donor experience

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Meeting support may include occasional travel
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Physical Demands:  
  • Required to move about in an office environment
  • Required to move about in the community 
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:  
  • Moderate noise level

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.