Development Officer

Who we are:

The Village is one of the region's leading non-profit human service organizations. We provide behavioral health and other community services across North Dakota and Minnesota. It's a place where you can build a career and help people at the same time.

The Village Family Service Center is seeking a Development Officer
- Grants & Major Gifts to advance our mission of strengthening individuals and families through accessible, community-based mental health services. In this role, you will build and steward meaningful relationships with major donors while managing a robust grants portfolio that sustains and grows our programs. You will represent The Village with professionalism and integrity, aligning donor and funder priorities with real community needs through thoughtful engagement, strategic fundraising, and compelling storytelling about the impact of our work.

The Development Officer manages the full donor and grant lifecycle—from prospect research and cultivation to solicitation, proposal development, and reporting—working closely with the Director of Development, senior leadership, and program teams. Part of this role will also feature grant coordination, including the writing, researching, life cycles, and reporting. Overall, this position requires a detail-oriented, relationship-driven professional with 3-5 years of experience in development, fundraising, or grant writing, strong communication and writing skills, strong organizational skills, and a non-judgmental, inclusive approach.

Occasional travel to regional sites is expected. If you are motivated by purpose-driven work, enjoy managing multiple priorities, and thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team, this role offers the opportunity to help secure the resources that change lives.

• 100% 403(b) Retirement Match up to 5% on the first of the month starting hire.
• Voluntary Insurances including:
  Dental, Vision, Dependent Care FSA, Critical Illness, Hospital & Accident insurance.
• Employer paid Short-term disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance for employees working 20+ hours per week.
• 8 to 9 Paid holidays
• PTO accrual from day 1 for employees working 20+ hours per week.

If you feel that this position would be a great fit for you, please fill out our 3-minute mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

The Village Family Service Center is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Must pass criminal background check.