Major Gifts Officer

Position Summary:

The Major and Planned Giving Officer will generate philanthropic revenue for MPR|APM through the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major and planned gifts.

This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, no benefits.

Expected Compensation Range: $89,450 - $114,400 USD annualized. Exact rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Work 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: February 27, 2026 - A preferred candidate has been identified. 

Position Responsibility:

• Designs fundraising plans in support of the APMG strategic plan including revenue forecasting for individual and shared fundraising goals.


• Manages cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a dynamic portfolio of donors through personalized correspondence, in-person visits, telephone/video calls, briefings for leadership engaged in fundraising, advisory council work, and other relationship building activities.


• Solicits gifts for unrestricted and membership support, program support, endowment, and other priorities identified through strategic planning.


• Advises donors on philanthropic giving avenues including outright major gifts, gifts of stock, donor advised fund giving, bequests, beneficiary designations, life income gifts, and other popular charitable giving opportunities.


• Creates highly personalized major and planned gift proposals of $100,000 or more for donors interested in supporting the mission of public media at MPR|APM.


• Tracks goals, contacts with donors and potential donors, solicitation plans, stewardship activities and all fundraising outcomes following process and procedures established within the Philanthropic Development Center.


• Develops expertise by participating in professional development, reading professional publications, seeking out information related to philanthropic trends and public policy, networking to understand and incorporate best practices, and other activities that result in innovative fundraising strategies.

Required Education and Experience:

• Five years’ experience in major and planned gift fundraising or seven years related experience in annual giving, foundation relations, direct marketing, or sales. 

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, which may include diversity in age, race, ethic, religious, LGBTQIA and/or other cultural identities.


• Proven track record of meeting revenue goals through upgrading existing accounts and building new relationships.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Excellent time management skills.


• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality.


• Ability to manage an expense budget.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 


• Motivated, creative, and organized self-starter and team player.  


• Strong interest in public radio and its case for support.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.


• Experience working in public media.


• Experience with SalesForce or similar CRM.


• Experience in a nonprofit environment.

Reporting To This Position:  None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.


• Physical Demands: 




• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.


• Required to move about in the community.


• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.  




• Working Conditions: 




• Moderate noise level.


• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

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.