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Vice President, Program
Northwest Area Foundation
Full-time | St. Paul, MN
The Northwest Area Foundation stands alongside changemakers in its region of eight states and 76 Native nations and funds work that leads to racial, social, and economic justice. The eight states include Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
Internally, it has made measurable progress to strengthen justice-centered systems designed to support a deeply engaged staff and build an inclusive culture and belonging. At this critical juncture in time, the Foundation seeks a new Vice President, Program (VPP) to lead its Program team, which conducts grantmaking and makes program-related investments (PRIs) to support the mission. The VPP works closely with the CEO to develop and implement the Foundation’s funding approach and serves as the lead staff to the Board of Directors’ Program Committee. The VPP also works closely with the CFO to execute the Foundation’s impact investing strategy, which includes both PRIs as well as market-rate MRIs.
Salary range: $185,000-230,000
Deadline to apply: January 8, 2025
Director of Development
Des Moines Metro Opera
Full-time | Indianola, IA
The Director works in close collaboration with the General and Artistic Director and serves as a key member of Des Moines Metro Opera’s Leadership Team. They will be a collaborative and engaging leader able to partner and build relationships both internally at the company and externally within the greater Des Moines community, the region and the nation. With a keen focus on engaging with various constituent groups, both at the local and national level, the Director will cultivate and steward relationships with new and existing supporters and donors. In addition, the Director will work to leverage a highly motivated staff, an engaged Board of Directors and an experienced Senior Leadership Team to explore creative and innovative revenue streams. This role will be pivotal as the company looks to fund the future of its performing home at the Blank Performing Arts Center on the Simpson College campus or alternate venue.
Salary range: $95,000-110,000
Deadline to apply: January 1, 2025
