Fundraising Strategist

Streamworks; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Blaine seeks a Fundraising Strategist (Temporary) to create customized fundraising strategies. The role involves managing client relationships, analyzing growth opportunities, and collaborating with teams to align campaign goals. Candidates should have a degree in marketing or related field, extensive experience in direct response marketing, and strong communication skills. This temporary position is full-time with a competitive hourly rate, and offers various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in direct response marketing.
• 3+ years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising.
• Knowledge of traditional and digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing clients.
• Research to understand organization goals.
• Write clear and concise strategy briefs.

Skills

Direct response marketing

Nonprofit fundraising

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Flexibility

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in marketing or related area

Tools

CRM software

Project management software

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Fundraising Strategist (Temporary)

Location: on-site, Blaine, MN

Schedule: Full Time – Day Shift – Monday-Friday

Compensation: $35.00 – $45.00 hourly

Term: Temporary position with anticipated end date of May 15 2026.

Summary

Marketing Strategists are vital in creating and deploying customized fundraising strategies for our clients. You will work closely with clients to ensure that their offline and online efforts are aligned and will collaborate with business development, internal creative & digital teams, and clients to define campaign goals and drive insights that shape project solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing clients and maintain white‑glove relationships.
• Research clients to understand organization goals and objectives.
• Analyze clients to uncover opportunities to stimulate growth.
• Write clear, concise, and well‑informed strategy briefs, plans, and decks.
• Understand marketing metrics and be able to easily present and explain the meaning and importance to a client.
• Review all major deliverables to ensure quality standards and client expectations are met.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to execute day‑to‑day tasks.
• Ensure client issues are dealt with efficiently, informing leadership and the business developer of any problems.
• Help prepare and present new client proposals alongside a business developer.
• Maintain updated knowledge of company products and services, as well as industry trends and how they can be implemented for clients.
• Clearly and concisely communicate with others over the phone, email, or voice and video meetings, as well as document project progress across multiple platforms (Hubspot, Teams, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned. This description is not designed to cover all possible duties; responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, nonprofit management, or related area, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in direct response marketing (direct mail, A/B testing, data modeling).
• 3+ years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising.
• Knowledge of traditional marketing/advertising, digital, social, and emerging media.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills; able to explain complex data and metrics in understandable terms.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible work environment and adapt to change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• CRM and project management software experience a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate verbally in English; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions in English; excellent communication skills – written, verbal, and listening.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

Regular use of hands, fingers, arms; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional lifting or moving up to 10 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement

Streamworks is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, military service, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.

Benefits

Streamworks offers competitive wage based on qualifications and experience, on‑site fitness center, air conditioning, uniform T‑shirts, company‑paid Employee Assistance Program, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) savings & retirement plan with a match, paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance, AD&D, and long‑term disability, and additional voluntary benefits such as vision, short‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and more.

How to Apply

Please apply directly to Streamworks on their website at http://www.streamworksmn.com.

Contact

Streamworks – 3640 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Blaine, MN 55449. All offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of a background check. In this role you will be trusted with confidential information as well as protected health information. Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees.