Development & Community Engagement Manager - Minneapolis, MN

Reporting to the Regional Executive Director, the Development and Community Engagement Manager will be a strategic, relational, and mission-driven to lead fundraising growth, cultivate supporters, and strengthen regional partnerships across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This role will drive donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and event revenue while elevating MADD’s visibility and impact across the Upper Midwest.

This is a remote position, which requires the selected candidate to reside in the Minneapolis, MN general area. The salary for this position pays $70,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute development strategies to achieve annual revenue goals across MN/ND/SD
• Build and steward relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and key stakeholders
• Grow and manage donor pipelines, with emphasis on corporate sponsorships and individual giving
• Conduct prospect research and cultivation strategies to expand major donor opportunities
• Ensure meaningful donor stewardship, recognition, and impact communication
• Represent MADD at community events, coalition meetings, and partner engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with corporations, schools, law enforcement, healthcare systems, and civic organizations
• Serve as a regional ambassador for the mission, delivering presentations and building partnerships that advance awareness and support
• Develop and execute localized donor and event communications, including email, social media, and media outreach
• Partner with National Marketing to support brand and campaign alignment
• Manage regional social media channels and produce engaging mission-driven content
• Serve as a spokesperson for MADD at the direction of the Regional Executive Director, including handling media interviews and inquiries
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 3 years of nonprofit fundraising and/or community engagement experience
• Demonstrated success securing and stewarding corporate partnerships and donors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting publicly
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with community leadership presence
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Mission-driven with empathy for victims, survivors, and families impacted by impaired driving
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required for events and community engagement
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Office, and digital platforms
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

BENEFITS

Eligible within first 30-45 days
Health, Dental, Vision
Retirement 403(b) + 3% employer matching
4 weeks Vacation
12 Paid Holidays per calendar year
Up to 3 Floating Holidays per calendar year
Paid Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance covered by Employer
FSA, HRA
Employee Assistance Program

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