Great River Greening

ABOUT GREAT RIVER GREENING Great River Greening is a leading environmental restoration nonprofit with a mission to inspire, engage, and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. Our services extend throughout Minnesota in partnership with local communities, governmental agencies, conservation and agricultural organizations, individuals, and businesses. Great River Greening has grown significantly in its geographic scope in the last few years, but the staff remains small and works collaboratively as a friendly and committed team. Great River Greening values Science, Community, Partnership, and Education. Great River Greening is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds, including women, candidates of color, LGBTQ, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds are encouraged to apply.   POSITION DESCRIPTION We’re in search of a passionate and results-driven Advancement Director to lead our advancement team and initiatives. The Advancement Director guides and implements the strategic plan for the Advancement Team. This position oversees strategy for individuals, corporate and foundation engagement and grant proposals, fundraising events, communications and marketing, and special campaigns. This role manages, and directly supervises, the Advancement team, currently comprised of these roles: Chief Philanthropy Officer (manages Conservation Circle, Major Donors, key corporate and family foundations); Communications and Marketing Officer (manages individual appeals, communications, and special events); Grant Writer (currently open); Advancement Associate (supervised by Communications and Marketing Officer; manages database and implements social media). The Advancement Director is an exempt, full-time position with a salary range of $90-100k. We offer a generous benefits plan including health, dental, 401k, LTD, FSA, life insurance, 14 paid holidays, and a PTO plan. We offer a flexible work environment with autonomy, full support from our board, leadership team and peers, and opportunity for growth. The position reports to the Executive Director. Staff are currently required to be in-office once a week on Tuesday to attend staff meetings and check-in with other staff members, and other days as work requires.   PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a member of Great River Greening’s leadership team, helping to shape the strategic vision, and develop comprehensive strategies for organizational advancement. As part of the leadership team, this role manages the board’s Advancement Committee. Strategically develop and implement annual advancement plan: Individual Donor Management Develop and execute an Individual Giving Plan, including Major Donors, with support from the Executive Director and Advancement team, that includes: Defining goals and cultivation strategies for each donor tier Oversee the management of the Conservation Circle members and Major Donors (managed directly by the CPO) Oversee stewarding current donors, from relationship-building through solicitation and reporting Oversee maintenance and updating detailed profiles on current donors and prospects Oversee managing Board stewardship Oversee launch of a legacy giving program                         Oversee all aspects of individual donor fundraising campaigns (directly managed by the Communications and Events Officers), including both direct mail and online, for all appeals (Spring appeal, Collaborative Earth Day appeal, Give to the Max Day appeal, and Year-end appeal) Corporate Giving Oversee the cultivation and management of corporate relationships and work with the CPO, Executive Director and Board to develop new sponsors.  Foundation Giving With the Executive Director, manage the grant writing and reporting calendar (fill the gap of an open Grant Writing position) Special Events Oversee the strategic plan and management of special events (directly managed by the Communications and Events Officer), including the key fall fundraiser (reGREEN Minnesota), educational/stewardship events through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (2 per year), and any additional Advancement events.   QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of three years of experience in a related position. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills. Successful experience building/maintaining donor relationships and soliciting gifts, including Major Donors. Experience utilizing prospect research software and data analytics. Strong organizational skills including the ability to plan work, meet deadlines, and balance multiple projects and objectives. Willingness to work a flexible schedule that occasionally requires evenings and weekends. Self-directed, yet also collaborative and willing to inform fundraising/communications-related decisions across the organization. A “yes and” attitude! Open to new ideas, collaborative, and excited to figure out what works. Knowledge of environmental issues a plus, but not necessary; we have plenty of passionate staff who can teach you. Ability to regularly travel within the Twin Cities metro area with limited travel in greater Minnesota.   APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Submit cover letter addressing the qualifications and resume by e-mail to: Kateri Routh, Executive Director – krouth@greatrivergreening.org Rolling application and position is open until filled. Start date estimated around June 1 through July 1.

  Advancement Associate  ABOUT GREAT RIVER GREENING Great River Greening is a leading environmental restoration nonprofit with a mission to inspire, engage, and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. Since our start, our small but mighty team has restored more than 50,000 of lands across Minnesota and aims to restore another 50,000 in the next five years. At Great River Greening we offer flexibility, a friendly work culture, supportive Board of Directors, remote work options, and opportunities to grow.  Great River Greening values Science, Community, Partnership, Education, and Inclusion. Great River Greening is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds, including women, candidates of color, LGBTQ, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds are encouraged to apply. See www.greatrivergreening.org for more information.  Position Description The Advancement Associate works with the advancement team to achieve Great River Greening’s ambitious fundraising and communications goals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career with an interest in fundraising and communications. You’ll have the chance to learn new skills, contribute to meaningful work, and meet inspiring people—all while helping protect Minnesota’s land and water. The Advancement Associate reports to the Communications and Events Officer. The is an exempt, full-time position with benefits including health, dental, 401k, LTD, Dependent Care and Health Care FSA, life insurance, and a PTO plan. Salary is $47,000-$52,000/yr, depending upon experience. Staff are currently working hybrid, with one day in the office—Tuesdays—required. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:   Administration and Customer Service – 40% Manage Salesforce and Altrata/Wealth Engine databases including gift and donor entry, data integrity, reporting, and prospect research. Manage all aspects of gift recognition. Respond to all donor requests. Manage Board of Director meeting preparations, and committee meeting preparations as assigned. Take minutes at all appropriate meetings. Accept donations and event registrations via phone, online, or in-person. Monitor and manage the shared email inbox for Greening@greatrivergreening.org. Assist with direct mail appeals, assembly, and mailing.   Fundraising Event Coordination Support – 30% Support Spring and Fall Events season (back-end logistics support) Fundraising and donor stewardship event vendor coordination (i.e. seating arrangements, food selections, etc.) Track event activities, registrants, and other details Coordinate silent auction, including solicitations, acknowledgments, and presentation on mobile bidding platform. Manage the special events minutia (the supplies, packing list, last minute details, all in support of our mission!) Special event support as needed.   Marketing and Communications – 30% In collaboration with the Communications and Events Officer, prepare and post social media content and manage content calendar for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, including design and quality. This includes taking ownership of the post-event recap process including thank you email to volunteers and posting on social media. Manage website, blog and newsletter content and distribution, with guidance from Communications Officer. Troubleshoot website issues (Squarespace) and update content as needed Monitor social media platforms for brand.  Skills and Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofreading, writing, and editing skills. Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, donor CRM databases, and Squarespace. Ability to work effectively with others and provide consistent, proactive customer service Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding donor-related information Experience with graphic design or graphic manipulation. Experience with social media and website management/design, including Mail Chimp, Loomly and Squarespace. Availability to attend seasonal Saturday events. A “yes and” attitude! Positive and open to new ideas, collaborative, and excited to figure out what works. Knowledge of environmental issues a plus, but not necessary; we have plenty of passionate staff who can teach you!   Qualifications Translatable experience or direct experience in fundraising, marketing, and communications. Preference for experience in donor management databases. Experience with Salesforce a plus. Experience with event planning Knowledge of MS Office programs, Sharepoint, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite.  Application Instructions Submit cover letter addressing the qualifications and resume by e-mail to Grant Seipkes – gseipkes@greatrivergreening.org Rolling application and position is open until filled.

ABOUT GREAT RIVER GREENING Great River Greening is a leading environmental restoration nonprofit with a mission to inspire, engage, and lead local communities in conserving and caring for the land and water that enrich our lives. We have a small, but mighty team that restores 5,000+ acres of land across Minnesota annually. We offer flexibility, a friendly work culture, supportive Board of Directors, hybrid work options, and opportunities to grow.  Great River Greening values Science, Community, Partnership, Education, and Environmental Equity. Great River Greening is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of all backgrounds, including women, candidates of color, LGBTQ, or candidates with non-traditional work or experience backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  See www.greatrivergreening.org for more information.   Position Description The Human Resources Associate works with the Finance & Administrative team to support Great River Greening’s overall goal to align the staff team with the organization’s strategic objectives in a positive and productive work environment. This professional is responsible for supporting the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retaining team members. Help protect Minnesota’s land and water through your people and organizational skills!  The Human Resources Associate reports to the Finance & Administration Director. The position is an exempt, full-time role with benefits including health, dental, 401k, LTD, Dependent Care and Health Care FSA, life insurance, and a PTO plan. Salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, depending upon experience. Great River Greening offers a flexible workplace and staff are currently working hybrid, with one day in the office—Tuesdays—required.   Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding – 30% Execute end-to-end recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, posting openings, reviewing resumes, and conducting initial candidate screenings. Coordinate interviews, assess candidates' qualifications, and collaborate with hiring managers to facilitate the selection process. Conduct onboarding procedures for new hires, ensuring a seamless integration into the organization.   Benefits and Insurance – 30% Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, 401k, life insurance, and health spending accounts (HSA). Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries and assist in problem resolution. Collaborate with external vendors and insurance providers to ensure effective and competitive benefits offerings. Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new employees, explaining available options and facilitating enrollment processes.   Employee Relations – 20% Foster positive employee relations by addressing inquiries, concerns, and conflicts in a timely and effective manner. Collaborate with leadership to facilitate and continuously improve the annual performance assessment process. Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement. Maintain confidential employee records and documentation related to employee relations matters.   Workplace Culture – 20% Support and help champion the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice by integrating inclusive practices into all aspects of our workplace environment. Coordinate and promote staff training sessions, professional development initiatives, and other employee engagement activities. Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures Perform general administrative support and other duties as assigned.     Skills and Abilities   Strong customer service skills with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with partners who are significantly diverse with respect to age, race, ethnicity, gender orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion. High emotional intelligence, high cultural competency, strong personal alignment with Great River Greening’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice values. Understanding of HR policies and procedures including local, state, and federal compliance. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding employee information. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities. A “yes and” attitude! Open to new ideas, collaborative, and excited to figure out what works. A passion for the mission and values of Great River Greening.   Qualifications 2+ years translatable or direct experience in Human Resources. Knowledge of MS Office programs, Sharepoint, and QuickBooks Online a plus.   Application Instructions Submit cover letter addressing the qualifications and resume by e-mail to: Grant Seipkes, Director of Finance and Administration, gseipkes@greatrivergreening.org Rolling application and position is open until filled.