The Development Officer is responsible for: managing a portfolio of funders and successfully securing funding that supports organizational/programmatic goals and strategies and building and maintaining relationships with current/prospective funders. Conduct prospect research on foundation funders and prospects for general operating and project support and reporting for various fundraising and funder needs. Compensation: $65,000 to $75,000 annually in addition to company provided benefits. Hybrid Work Environment: Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Twin Cities Metro area and report to onsite office a minimum of three days per week. SECURE GRANTS FROM INSTITUTIONAL FUNDERS (60% of time)  • Cultivate, manage, solicit and steward a portfolio of funders for general operating and project support. • Conduct prospect research to identify and vet funders for general operating and project support. • Work with Content, Finance/Accounting, Director of Institutional Advancement and community partners to build out project concepts and budgets that support organizational strategies and address funder priorities. • Write LOIs, proposals to secure general operating and priority project funding. • Track all communications with and solicitations of funders in shared organizational tools.  • Contribute to overall team and department revenue goals.  CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS (25% of time) • Develop and execute funder engagement strategies that support short- and long-term funding relationships. • Manage funder recognition for assigned accounts. • Manage information gathering, writing and production of required reports. • Collaborate with current/prospective community partners to advance shared goals • Create compelling, data-infused and impact-focused communication for prospective and current funders, reflecting philanthropic priorities and concerns. INTERNAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING (10% of time)  • Collaborate with Evaluation Team to collect key data of relevance to funders, legislators and other key stakeholders. • Coordinate with Finance on tailored budgets, grant tracking, reporting, and other compliance • Maintain knowledge of TPT programming and priorities by developing strong relationships with key TPT content leaders OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of time)  • Participate as an active member of the Advancement and Institutional Giving Teams. • Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities, strategy development, problem solving, and trend identification.   • Other duties as assigned.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • 2-4 years of experience in Development.  • 2-4 years of demonstrated success in foundation, corporate, and/or government grant-seeking. • 2-4 years of prospect research experience. • 2-4 years of experience using a CRM system. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE • 4+ years of experience in Development.  • 4+ years of demonstrated success in foundation, corporate, and/or government grant-seeking. • Grant seeking experience for public media, education, or the arts/humanities. • Experience working with local and national funders. • 4-7 years of prospect research experience. • 4-7 years of experience using a CRM system. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Teams • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to synthesize complex ideas and activities into coherent and compelling narratives.  • Skilled relationship builder. • Strong project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize, create order, and meet multiple deadlines.  • Skill in creating compelling presentations and using data to inform funder communications. • Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to balance and prioritize multiple deadline-driven projects. • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.  • Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.  • Comfortable with ambiguity - highly adaptable and nimble with changing organizational needs and the prospect of new opportunities.  • Proactive, creative and collaborative.  • Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization. • Ability to travel to locations in the greater metro area. Occasional travel out of the state.