Grants & Donor Development Lead

Saint Paul Youth Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Youth Services in Minnesota seeks a Director of Grants and Donor Development to position the organization for growth by leveraging national and local funding opportunities. The role collaborates with the Executive Director, leads grant writing, donor engagement, and strategic planning to secure sustained funding for youth advocacy.

The position requires exceptional writing, strong donor relations, and the ability to translate priorities into actionable funding goals while coordinating

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and narrative skills for proposals and reports.
• Strong relationship-building with funders and donors.
• Proven grant management with tracking and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with Minnesota youth-focused nonprofit fundraising practices.

Responsibilities

• Grant writing and management from opportunity identification through renewal submissions.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with existing and prospective funders.
• Develop a strategic, multi-year resource development plan supporting organizational priorities.
• Track fundraising metrics and prepare detailed financial and narrative reports.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Board, and program staff to pursue funding opportunities.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor relations

Grant management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Saint Paul Youth Services in Minnesota seeks a Director of Grants and Donor Development to position the organization for growth by leveraging national and local funding opportunities. The role collaborates with the Executive Director, leads grant writing, donor engagement, and strategic planning to secure sustained funding for youth advocacy.

The position requires exceptional writing, strong donor relations, and the ability to translate priorities into actionable funding goals while coordinating