Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Do you want to give back by supporting BIPOC Entrepreneurs to grow their business?

Are you an accomplished businessperson with a history of successfully helping a business grow?  Do you have expertise in Operations, Marketing, Finance, Retail, Product Marketing?

The Minority Business Growth Alliance (MBGA) is recruiting for Business Champions to partner with a BIPOC Entrepreneur to provide Business Coaching and help them reach their business goals. As a Business Champion, you will learn about the business, understand the Owner's business challenges and needs, and will work with them to clarify the strategic direction of the business, build an operational and growth plans that helps them achieve their goals.

A Business Champion is a strategist, facilitator, supporter, advocate and helps build their client's professional network.  In this role, you will understand the heart and soul of the BIPOC business owner as you support them in activating their dreams. Your job isn’t to direct them, or decide if the dream will ultimately be reached.  You are a sounding board, mentor and coach, helping them determine what they need to start, grow, and/or change to grow their business.  Building trust and bridging any racial challenges is critical.

Functional Expertise: 

Strong business acumen - understand a variety of business functions in order to identify opportunities for improvement  Consultant mindset to partner with the Owner to help them create their plan for success Curiosity with solid communication and listening skills Trusted advisor and skilled mentor in helping others accomplish their goals Humble and open to learning  Knowledgeable and passionate about the Owner's industry is preferred, but not required Willingness to challenge personal assumptions and racial perceptions

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference and make a connection with an entrepreneur who is committed to growing their business. 

Be a part of an organization that is making a difference. We are currently seeking an experienced Fundraising and Development Director to provide leadership and support for our fundraising efforts.

Job Overview

The Fundraising and Development Director oversees our donor relations program and manages our fundraising initiatives. They will be responsible for developing our non-profit's fundraising campaigns, communicating with current and prospective donors, and building a stronger development team for our organization. This position involves managing individual and corporate gifts, as well as annual giving campaigns.

The Fundraising and Development Director will lead major gift initiatives from individual donors through identifying, organizing, and leading a portfolio of major gift fundraising, marketing, and communications activities. Additionally, the Director plays a leadership role in relationship development efforts and works effectively and collaboratively with the Board and Vice Chairman.

The Director of Development will serve as an integral member of the leadership team of the Minority Business Growth Alliance. Must be analytical, detail oriented, have strong communication and organizational skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities - Duties include, but are not limited to:

Organize individual donor campaigns (major donors, direct mail and Board of Directors) Organize solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations Manage Development pipeline to ensure the viability and sustainability of all funding Generate an annual engagement calendar of activities Work with Vice Chairman and Board to determine goals each year Work with Vice Chairman and Board to create Development budget Provide monthly Dashboard reporting toward achieving Goals Oversee the Development Team including mentoring/training, staffing needs, reviews, budgeting, and assignment of projects and responsibilities to individuals within the team

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

Committed to the mission, vision, values and communities in that CES serves Experience and demonstrated success in the field of major gifts cultivation and fundraising Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and tailor messages in a compelling way     to a broad range of people with varying backgrounds Strong drive and ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely and accurate manner Self-motivated and work with minimal supervision Creative problem-solving skills, excellent organization and planning skills, sound judgment and the ability to make decisions

Reports to the Vice Chairman