Work at GiveMN

GiveMN is looking for a new leader as we continue to scale our programs and initiatives to support more nonprofits and schools across Minnesota and beyond!

If our Executive Director and CEO listing sounds like it's right up your alley, please consider applying! If you're not looking for a new role, we'd love for you to share this page with connections in your professional and personal network who may be interested.

For this position, we've worked to lay out exactly what we're looking for and who might excel in this role. You can learn more about that, along with more on benefits and compensation and the application process, in the individual posting.

Finally, as mentioned in the position description, our office is a hybrid solution offering the ability to work in a co-working space, remotely, or a mixture of both. Therefore, we encourage candidates outside of the Twin Cities metro area to apply for any of this position!

Work at GiveMN

GiveMN is looking for a new leader as we continue to scale our programs and initiatives to support more nonprofits and schools across Minnesota and beyond!

If our Executive Director and CEO listing sounds like it's right up your alley, please consider applying! If you're not looking for a new role, we'd love for you to share this page with connections in your professional and personal network who may be interested.

For this position, we've worked to lay out exactly what we're looking for and who might excel in this role. You can learn more about that, along with more on benefits and compensation and the application process, in the individual posting.

Finally, as mentioned in the position description, our office is a hybrid solution offering the ability to work in a co-working space, remotely, or a mixture of both. Therefore, we encourage candidates outside of the Twin Cities metro area to apply for any of this position!

Executive Director and CEO

Our preferred candidate is a mission-driven, results-oriented executive leader with a strong commitment to philanthropy. They will have a proven history of service in philanthropic organizations, leading with a values-based approach and driving a clear vision for enhancing philanthropic capacity within a social enterprise. As the Executive Director and CEO of GiveMN, your accountabilities will include:

• Strategic Vision and Team Leadership: Lead GiveMN with a bold, inspiring vision for growing philanthropy in Minnesota and beyond. Build and support a high-performing, inclusive team, set clear goals, manage impact, and foster a collaborative, empowering work environment across diverse communities and identities.
• Fund Development and Stewardship: Develop and lead innovative revenue strategies for GiveMN’s programs and services, including GiveMN.org, RaiseMN, and giving events. Drive diverse fundraising efforts across individual, foundation, corporate, and government support.
• External Relationships: Serve as GiveMN’s chief spokesperson while building strong relationships with funders, partners, and peer leaders across the philanthropic sector to elevate the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Financial Management and Operations: Oversee financial strategy and management for a $2–5 million annual budget, ensuring effective use of financial and volunteer resources to advance GiveMN’s mission.
• Board Governance and Leadership: Partner with the board to set and implement strategic plans, support governance and engagement efforts, and develop performance metrics to track progress toward organizational goals.

Position highlights

• The base salary range for this position is $155,000 - $205,000. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and organizational performance against goals. 
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and health savings account available
   Performance and benchmark compensation increases available annually
• Traditional and Roth 401k available with employer Safe Harbor match and discretionary contributions
• Professional development allowance available, separate from compensation
• Wireless connectivity allowance available, separate from compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Philanthropic matching gifts, volunteer matching gifts, and volunteer time off available 

Great Candidates

The next Executive Director and CEO of GiveMN will possess and demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record of 3 - 5 years of executive, visionary, and strategic leadership, embracing possibility and driving impactful change
• Visionary and optimistic leadership with the ability to make the complex simple and help others understand strategies
• Demonstrated track record of innovation and success in business development, revenue diversification, and marketing
• A passion and experience in fundraising and advancement, including having met and exceeded fundraising goals
• Experience leading statewide initiatives, organizations, and campaigns through a place-based approach
• An experienced, humble facilitator and coach, sharing knowledge with partners while learning from their experiences and adapting your support to their unique needs while acknowledging the limits of your expertise and lived experience
• Effective and bold communication skills, finding your GiveMN voice to communicate ideas effectively through compelling language both internally and externally
• Financial and operational acumen, eager to innovate in environments with sometimes constrained resources
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a collaborative environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full job listing and submit their resume and an introductory letter to the Executive Director Search Committee, using the email address search@givemn.org. Only introductory letters and resumes submitted to this email address will be considered. 

Your introductory letter should be no longer than two pages and should address the following questions:

• Why are you passionate about GiveMN’s mission to ignite generosity and grow giving?
• In what ways are you meaningfully connected with and accountable to the communities you value?  “Communities” may be defined any way you like.
• In what ways do areas of difference in your background and experience influence how you approach your work?
• How have you previously demonstrated the courage to take calculated risks in pursuing results, while learning from both your successes and failures?

Executive Director and CEO

Our preferred candidate is a mission-driven, results-oriented executive leader with a strong commitment to philanthropy. They will have a proven history of service in philanthropic organizations, leading with a values-based approach and driving a clear vision for enhancing philanthropic capacity within a social enterprise. As the Executive Director and CEO of GiveMN, your accountabilities will include:

• Strategic Vision and Team Leadership: Lead GiveMN with a bold, inspiring vision for growing philanthropy in Minnesota and beyond. Build and support a high-performing, inclusive team, set clear goals, manage impact, and foster a collaborative, empowering work environment across diverse communities and identities.
• Fund Development and Stewardship: Develop and lead innovative revenue strategies for GiveMN’s programs and services, including GiveMN.org, RaiseMN, and giving events. Drive diverse fundraising efforts across individual, foundation, corporate, and government support.
• External Relationships: Serve as GiveMN’s chief spokesperson while building strong relationships with funders, partners, and peer leaders across the philanthropic sector to elevate the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Financial Management and Operations: Oversee financial strategy and management for a $2–5 million annual budget, ensuring effective use of financial and volunteer resources to advance GiveMN’s mission.
• Board Governance and Leadership: Partner with the board to set and implement strategic plans, support governance and engagement efforts, and develop performance metrics to track progress toward organizational goals.

Position highlights

• The base salary range for this position is $155,000 - $205,000. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and organizational performance against goals. 
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and health savings account available
   Performance and benchmark compensation increases available annually
• Traditional and Roth 401k available with employer Safe Harbor match and discretionary contributions
• Professional development allowance available, separate from compensation
• Wireless connectivity allowance available, separate from compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Philanthropic matching gifts, volunteer matching gifts, and volunteer time off available 

Great Candidates

The next Executive Director and CEO of GiveMN will possess and demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record of 3 - 5 years of executive, visionary, and strategic leadership, embracing possibility and driving impactful change
• Visionary and optimistic leadership with the ability to make the complex simple and help others understand strategies
• Demonstrated track record of innovation and success in business development, revenue diversification, and marketing
• A passion and experience in fundraising and advancement, including having met and exceeded fundraising goals
• Experience leading statewide initiatives, organizations, and campaigns through a place-based approach
• An experienced, humble facilitator and coach, sharing knowledge with partners while learning from their experiences and adapting your support to their unique needs while acknowledging the limits of your expertise and lived experience
• Effective and bold communication skills, finding your GiveMN voice to communicate ideas effectively through compelling language both internally and externally
• Financial and operational acumen, eager to innovate in environments with sometimes constrained resources
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a collaborative environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the full job listing and submit their resume and an introductory letter to the Executive Director Search Committee, using the email address search@givemn.org. Only introductory letters and resumes submitted to this email address will be considered. 

Your introductory letter should be no longer than two pages and should address the following questions:

• Why are you passionate about GiveMN’s mission to ignite generosity and grow giving?
• In what ways are you meaningfully connected with and accountable to the communities you value?  “Communities” may be defined any way you like.
• In what ways do areas of difference in your background and experience influence how you approach your work?
• How have you previously demonstrated the courage to take calculated risks in pursuing results, while learning from both your successes and failures?

About GiveMN

GiveMN is an independent nonprofit organization working to ignite generosity and grow giving through GiveMN.org, Minnesota’s giving marketplace, and RaiseMN, a fundraising coaching and training program.       

Since 2009, more than 770,000 donors have made gifts safely and easily through GiveMN.org, making a difference for causes in their communities. Through this online marketplace for generosity, and giving events like the annual Give to the Max Day, GiveMN has helped to generate more than $400 million for more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools. 

RaiseMN serves Minnesota nonprofits through individualized coaching and programs to transform nonprofit fundraising. Focusing on small- to medium-sized organizations, RaiseMN builds more healthy and sustainable fundraising practices so nonprofits can continue to pursue and expand their mission in their communities.  

Launched in 2009 by Minnesota Community Foundation, GiveMN is supported by many generous foundation and corporate partners, contributions from individual donors, and revenue from its programs.

GiveMN values diversity in our employment practices. We are actively looking for people with a diverse background of lived experiences and identities. We are committed to hiring a staff that is representative of the communities we serve, and strongly encourage candidates of all identities to apply for this position. Applications will be handled confidentially.

About GiveMN

GiveMN is an independent nonprofit organization working to ignite generosity and grow giving through GiveMN.org, Minnesota’s giving marketplace, and RaiseMN, a fundraising coaching and training program.       

Since 2009, more than 770,000 donors have made gifts safely and easily through GiveMN.org, making a difference for causes in their communities. Through this online marketplace for generosity, and giving events like the annual Give to the Max Day, GiveMN has helped to generate more than $400 million for more than 14,000 nonprofits and schools. 

RaiseMN serves Minnesota nonprofits through individualized coaching and programs to transform nonprofit fundraising. Focusing on small- to medium-sized organizations, RaiseMN builds more healthy and sustainable fundraising practices so nonprofits can continue to pursue and expand their mission in their communities.  

Launched in 2009 by Minnesota Community Foundation, GiveMN is supported by many generous foundation and corporate partners, contributions from individual donors, and revenue from its programs.

GiveMN values diversity in our employment practices. We are actively looking for people with a diverse background of lived experiences and identities. We are committed to hiring a staff that is representative of the communities we serve, and strongly encourage candidates of all identities to apply for this position. Applications will be handled confidentially.