Mission: Raise revenue for Project Optimist operations and growth through sponsorship sales, ad and branded content sales, member and large donor fundraising and grant scouting. The revenue will support unique, solutions journalism, local art, community building and problem solving programs, journalism training and media literacy education.

Responsibilities:

Develop a sustainability plan for Project Optimist and other important internal systems.
Coach and advise the executive director on revenue matters.
Develop relationships with large individual donors and bring in donations.
Scout and identify large grants to support Project Optimist programs and work with the executive director to apply.
Develop and launch ad sales and branded content programs for the newsletter and website.
Sell sponsorships for Shades of Purple event series, SOP podcast and other large journalism projects.
Execute the 2023 fundraising plan and develop a plan for 2024, etc.
Eventually: Hire and supervise sales and development staff.

Needed skills and experience: Five years of experience in fundraising or sales. Connections to central Minnesota. Committed to the mission of Project Optimist. Self-directed and entrepreneurial - able to forge new ground for the organization. Creative in how you approach potential partners

Salary: $65,000, half via commission with opportunities for rapid growth in salary and leadership position. Insurance stipend for 2023 with benefits beginning in 2024.

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