Strategic Funding Lead

Bolton & Menk; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonuses

ESOP - Employee ownership

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Funding Advisor to advance municipal funding strategies and deliver high-quality client outcomes. You’ll mobilize project teams, draft legislative materials, and coordinate cross-disciplinary efforts across regions.

In this hands-on role, you’ll mentor staff, support business development, and help propel pursuit strategies from concept to compelling proposals while ensuring accuracy and clear communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business/public administration, planning, communications, finance, or closely related field.
• Experience leading public sector loan and/or grant programs.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Advisors by mobilizing the team to deliver coordinated, high-quality project funding strategies.
• Take meeting notes with clear action items and follow up with team members to maintain momentum.
• Guide development of legislative brochures, fact sheets, and one-pagers that clearly communicate client priorities.
• Draft strategy plans, talking points, and testimony in support of funding and legislative efforts.
• Coordinate contributions from project teams and funding specialists to keep client materials consistent and aligned.
• Draft and distribute internal communications on legislative developments, policy, and funding programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Time management

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, planning, communications, finance, or closely related field

Job description

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Funding Advisor to advance municipal funding strategies and deliver high-quality client outcomes. You’ll mobilize project teams, draft legislative materials, and coordinate cross-disciplinary efforts across regions.

In this hands-on role, you’ll mentor staff, support business development, and help propel pursuit strategies from concept to compelling proposals while ensuring accuracy and clear communication with clients.