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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation: Where Giving Grows
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (“the Foundation”) believes strong communities are built through knowledge and empowerment. With roots in Saint Paul since 1940 and partners across the state, the Foundation represents Minnesota's largest community foundation and the partner of choice for thousands of donors, nonprofits and community organizations that are working to address some of the biggest problems facing Minnesota communities. In 2023, the Foundation and its partners F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation granted over $100MM to nonprofits who are working to meet the diverse community needs and making lasting impact across the East Metro and Minnesota. The Foundation is resolutely focused on its strategic goals to inspire generosity, advocate for equity and invest in community-led solutions to make Minnesota better for all who call it home. The Foundation employs approximately 70 staff and the assets under management total $1.8B.
The Foundation's collaborative, innovative and equity-driven culture empowers staff to grow through individual development opportunities, team retreats and cross-departmental partnerships. The culture continues to evolve by attracting and retaining new talent with valuable experiences and insight. The Foundation's values include:
For more information about the Foundation please visit: www.spmcf.org.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Community Impact, the Managing Director serves as the chief relationship manager and provides oversight of F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation, the client foundations serviced by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Managing Director serves a key cross-functional role in aligning finance, investments, grantmaking, and governance services to meet stated client foundation needs and priorities in accordance with each client foundation's annual agreement with the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Managing Director is the direct liaison between client foundation boards and SPMF's executive team.
Reports to: Vice President of Community Impact
Direct Reports: Client Foundations Manager
Other key relationships:
Position Location: St. Paul, Minnesota; all employees are expected to live within a commutable driving distance to the office. The hybrid working model provides flexibility for staff to work from the location that fits them best. In-office days include quarterly all-staff meetings and other collaborative business planning, committee and ad hoc meetings.
Compensation: $174,000 annual full-time exempt (no variable component). Excellent benefits including generous retirement contributions, professional development, PTO/holidays and more. Periodic travel to attend conferences and participate in organizational off-site meetings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Board Management
Team Leadership
Collaborative, Cross-Functional Leadership
Community Leadership & Special Projects
Ideal Candidate Profile
The Foundation is seeking a collaborative leader who believes in the power of philanthropy to transform communities and is compelled by the mission and purpose of the Foundation. The ideal candidate will be energized by the opportunity to navigate complex organizations and develop strong relationships to support the client foundations to achieve their goals. They will be an effective leader of people, with the ability to develop others, represent the Foundation to a variety of audiences, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Foundation.
As a leader at the Foundation, the Managing Director of Client Foundations is expected to demonstrate the following leadership competencies, skills, expertise and qualifications, and workstyle:
Leadership Competencies
Relationship Orientation :: Thoughtfully invests in building productive relationships, both internal and external. Builds rapport and extends trust to others. Works to understand others' priorities and develop mutually beneficial strategies and solutions. Develops strong formal and informal networks.
Fosters Collaboration :: Creates an environment that supports collaboration by facilitating communication and coordination across all parts of the organization. Builds an intentional, inclusive and cohesive culture that aligns functional agendas and unites the team.
Disciplined Execution :: Translates agreed upon strategies and objectives into plans, adapting and adjusting near term plans to proactively anticipate what is next. Ensures adequate capabilities are present and effectively allocates and deploys resources, time and people.
Cultural Competence :: Models inclusion and champions equity by effectively engaging people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Invests in building organizational capacity for inclusion and equity by maintaining an environment that recognizes and mitigates bias. Possesses ability to work with colleagues with a range of passions including social justice, community collaborations and other interests.
Emotional Intelligence :: Possesses a high level of self-awareness, empathy and social awareness. Effectively manages personal emotions and behaviors to foster productive relationships and influence others. Quickly builds and effectively maintains trust.
Requirements
Work Style
The Foundation's DEI Commitment
The Foundation consistently works to make the community a stronger, more equitable place. To fulfill the mission, the Foundation understands that employing a diverse team of knowledgeable, passionate individuals who reflect our community is vital. To that end, the Foundation's staff consistently works to ensure that recruiting activities and hiring plans align with their commitment to equitable hiring practices.
To Apply
The Foundation has partnered with Doran Leadership Partners to lead this search. Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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