Vice President of Development

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead our development team and leverage People Incorporated's strengths in storytelling to attract new donors and funders, expand grant opportunities and design strategic fundraising events that elevate our visibility and impact.

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours, with some evenings and weekends required for donor meetings and special events.

Location: hybrid role with some flexibility to work from home and regular in-office presence required. Office location at People Incorporated's main office: 3000 Ames Crossing Road, Suite 600, Eagan, MN 55121.

Hiring Range: $164, annual

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes individual giving, grants, planned giving, annual fund, and special campaigns.
• Increase the number of mid-level and major donors through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on donor engagement initiatives and community events.
• Represent the organization through public appearances and speaking engagements to promote its mission and impact.
• Oversee grant writing, research, proposal development, and reporting to secure and sustain funding.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the development team including gift officers, grants officer, and development specialist fostering a learning culture through coaching, training, and professional development.
• Partner with the ELT and Board of Directors to advance fundraising strategies and provide guidance on execution.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit leadership or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive fundraising experience, including leadership of development teams.
• Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing gifts and grants from a wide range of donors and funders.
• Working knowledge of tax laws that impact charitable giving, personal assets and estates.
• Prior donor database and CRM experience.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofit leadership or related field.

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company‑designated holidays and floating holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer‑match.
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available.
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time.
• Employer‑paid Short & Long‑Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance.
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs.

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco‑free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.