Community Impact & Charitable Giving Manager

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC); Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is seeking a Manager of Charitable Giving & Community Impact to lead the day-to-day operations of the tribe's charitable giving program. This hands-on role collaborates with support staff and communicates with SMSC leadership, the Business Council, and tribal partners to fund, evaluate, and report on grants and community investments.

The role requires translating priorities into actionable work plans, managing large volumes of requests, maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years in charitable giving, philanthropy, grant administration, or nonprofit programs.
• Proven ability translating priorities into practical plans and measurable results.
• Experience evaluating and administering funding requests with documented recommendations.
• Ability to build trust with tribal leaders, partners, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate SMSC priorities into annual work plans and program activities.
• Review workflows, staffing, technology, and reporting; implement improvements.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of grants, donations, and community support.
• Evaluate and process 1,000+ donation requests and 200+ grant requests yearly.
• Prepare funding recommendations and communicate decisions to leadership.

Skills

Grant administration

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is seeking a Manager of Charitable Giving & Community Impact to lead the day-to-day operations of the tribe's charitable giving program. This hands-on role collaborates with support staff and communicates with SMSC leadership, the Business Council, and tribal partners to fund, evaluate, and report on grants and community investments.

The role requires translating priorities into actionable work plans, managing large volumes of requests, maintaining