Hybrid Advancement & Communications Specialist

Northwest Minnesota Foundation; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,231,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible-hybrid work arrangement

Equal opportunity employer

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation in Bemidji, MN seeks an Advancement Specialist to provide superb customer service and executive assistant support to the Senior Vice President of Advancement. You will help coordinate communications, events, and special projects while ensuring efficient office operations and accurate records in Raiser's Edge.

You will collaborate with philanthropy officers and staff, manage calendars, prepare materials, and assist with website updates, e-blasts, and donor

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, CRM/data systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality communication and collaboration in all interactions; resolve inquiries promptly.
• Support with scheduling, calendar management, meeting notes, and project tracking.
• Assist with divisional initiatives and cross-department collaboration.
• Support day-to-day communications activities: website updates, online giving, event registrations, e-blasts, press releases, and social media templates.
• Maintain constituent data in Raiser's Edge; run mailings and lists; ensure data integrity.

Skills

Excel

CRM/Data systems

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Associate Degree (A.A.) or higher / two years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation in Bemidji, MN seeks an Advancement Specialist to provide superb customer service and executive assistant support to the Senior Vice President of Advancement. You will help coordinate communications, events, and special projects while ensuring efficient office operations and accurate records in Raiser's Edge.

You will collaborate with philanthropy officers and staff, manage calendars, prepare materials, and assist with website updates, e-blasts, and donor