State Director, Programs & Fundraising Leader

Best Buddies International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Best Buddies International in Minnesota seeks a State Director to lead statewide program operations, fundraising, and staff oversight.

You will develop annual state plans, secure funding, supervise program staff, and collaborate with advisory boards to advance IDD inclusive initiatives.

The role requires senior leadership, exceptional communication, and willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 4 years’ relevant experience.
• 4–7 years fundraising experience with donor base expansion, grants, events.
• 3–5 years management experience with staff supervision.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; able to inspire.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online database systems.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, with accountability.
• Willing to travel and engage with IDD communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee statewide program operations and funding strategies.
• Plan and implement statewide fundraising events and volunteer training.
• Manage grants, contracts, and reporting with funders and BBI Grants Department.
• Lead recruitment and development of staff and volunteers statewide.
• Develop and monitor the statewide budget and fundraising plans.
• Coordinate Advisory Boards and partnerships to advance statewide initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Team leadership

Grant writing

Public speaking

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Project management

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM databases

Job description

Best Buddies International in Minnesota seeks a State Director to lead statewide program operations, fundraising, and staff oversight.

You will develop annual state plans, secure funding, supervise program staff, and collaborate with advisory boards to advance IDD inclusive initiatives.

The role requires senior leadership, exceptional communication, and willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.