Senior Program Developer at Amherst H Wilder Founda

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

91104.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nonprofit Fundraising, Revenue Growth, Philanthropic Funding, Government Funding, Corporate Funding, Social Science Research, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Planning, Monitoring, Budgeting, Timelines, Contracts, MS Word, Excel, Power Point

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Application Deadline: 12/30/2025 Salary: $81,104.00 – $91,104.00 per year This is a full time position. Duties The Senior Program Developer, Wilder Research works closely with the Program Development Team, Advancement Office, and Wilder Research leadership/project leads to provide strategic leadership to the Wilder Research division. Specifically, this position will develop and implement a full-scale development effort to support select Wilder Research projects and initiatives, including the Minnesota Compass project and the Minnesota Homeless study. This role is fundamental to achieving our mission to champion stability and wellness through direct services, advocacy, and research by sustaining and increasing research revenue for key projects. In particular, the Senior Program Developer manages, sustains, and grows a funding portfolio of no less than $1,250,000 on an annual basis to support an identified portfolio of Wilder Research projects. This is achieved through identifying, building, and sustaining relationships with government agencies, foundations, and corporations to bring in revenue through grants and other means. The Senior Program Director reports to the Director of Program Development and is part of the Advancement Team, which also includes individual giving, communications, and volunteer engagement. To apply for this position, you must submit a cover letter, resume, and professional writing sample (successful grant proposal preferred). Job Qualifications Must reside in the Twin Cities metropolitan region and be permanently authorized to work in the United States. A bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Nonprofit Administration (MNA) preferred. Candidates should have: 1) a minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of revenue growth, as well as knowledge of philanthropic, government, and corporate funding systems; 2) minimum of five years of experience working with a revenue portfolio of at least $1,250,000 annually; 3) minimum three years of experience in social science research methodologies; 4) minimum of five years of experience identifying, building, and engaging strategic partnerships with nonprofit and/or for-profit entities to support programs; and 5) minimum of five years of experience with project management, preferably with research grants, with demonstratable skills in planning and monitoring work plans, budgets, timelines, and contracts. Ideal candidate will also be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and related office software, have demonstrated success in working independently and as part of a team; and be able to interact effectively and develop relationships with diverse colleagues and stakeholders. About Wilder The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/ [https://www.wilder.org/] Online Application Information Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time. There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all the required fields (marked with a red *). 2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address. 3. Enter Address 4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area. 5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability” 7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary. Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants’ proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements. Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.

Responsibilities

The Senior Program Developer will develop and implement a full-scale development effort to support select Wilder Research projects and initiatives. This role is fundamental to achieving the mission of sustaining and increasing research revenue for key projects.