Vice President, Philanthropy

The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 157-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. We are the heart and voice of the North.

Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us with the people, ideas, and stories that strengthen our communities. We're seeking dynamic leaders who are passionate about journalism and democracy to help shape this future. If you are excited about reinventing one of our state's most trusted institutions and leading us into a new era of growth and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The Minnesota Star Tribune is seeking an experienced Vice President of Philanthropy to expand strategic efforts to identify and secure robust funding for our mission. This includes philanthropic partnerships and fundraising via key audiences including, but not limited to, individuals, foundations, and corporations. The VP of Philanthropy will work closely with our executive stakeholders to lead our Philanthropic team as we scale our charitable giving campaigns.

Externally, the VP of Philanthropy will serve as a key representative for The Minnesota Star Tribune across a broad spectrum of stakeholders including donors, sponsors, partners, among others. The VP of Philanthropy will be an outstanding builder and leader of teams, will be an accomplished multi-channel fundraiser, will have a robust local network base and will thrive in an innovative, mission-driven environment. As a key public-facing leader of the company, this VP will represent the Strib in important forums and conversations, building momentum and belief in the power of journalism to improve society - and the urgent necessity to fund it.

Responsibilities:

• Take lead on our philanthropy strategy development and ensure the proper execution of The Minnesota Star Tribune's philanthropy strategy, implementing innovative fundraising models to drive increased growth and operational success.
• Collaborate with our executive team to understand and represent philanthropy priorities; align those priorities with appropriate channel and audience-based fundraising strategies to ensure success.
• Work closely with The Minnesota Star Tribune's CEO, CRO, and CFO to identify and amplify opportunities that drive additional fundraising.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to ensure philanthropic efforts grow the impact of our journalism.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to develop key messaging and positioning strategies to optimize fundraising.
• Engage stakeholders in the development of new philanthropy and fundraising concepts to identify funding opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with key audiences including our fiscal partner, individuals, foundations, corporations, consultants, and our peer set to ensure that The Minnesota Star Tribune's philanthropy and fundraising endeavors deliver measurable, long-term value.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience of philanthropy and fundraising experience from multiple industries (media a plus) is highly desired.
• 5+ years of executive, leadership, and supervisory experience.
• Master's degree in business or similar; JD preferred.
• Experience with for-profit organizations is preferred, but not required.
• Experience standing up a 501c3 is preferred but not required.
• Possesses existing relationships with prospective funders, corporate decision makers and/or industry leaders as well as strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to lead executive-level meetings, webinars, workshops, etc.
• Experience leading fundraising efforts tied to 7 figure minimum annual results.
• Experienced people leader, influencer, and strong relationship builder.
• Strong business writing and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive and think creatively and calmly in highly fluid situations and under intense schedules and deadlines.

More about The Minnesota Star Tribune

At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to their happiness, growth, and well-being. Here's a snapshot of the exceptional benefits we offer:

• Modern Downtown Office: Enjoy a state-of-the-art workspace with a free fitness center, collaborative center, golf simulator, and a rooftop patio.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes commuting subsidy, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Participate in our wellness program with financial incentives, generous paid time off, flexible holidays, one volunteer day, and two wellness days.
• Financial & Family Support: Benefit from a 401(k) with company match, paid parental and caregiving leave, hybrid work arrangements, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Access to an employee assistance program, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.

Honored in 2023 with Diversity MBA's inaugural Top 25 Outstanding Leadership and Diversity Impact Awards, we are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Even if you don't meet every single requirement for this role, we encourage you to apply. At The Minnesota Star Tribune, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.