Careers

Open Positions

Grants and Compliance Officer

If you have a proven track record as a successful grant writer and want to take your skills and abilities to the next level, including award management and compliance, this is the opportunity for you. The Initiative Foundation seeks a Grants and Compliance Officer to help drive the Foundation’s mission in Central Minnesota. Work across teams and programs to research opportunities, secure awards, and manage incoming grants. Build relationships with major funders and monitor awards to ensure performance measures and reporting metrics are met while providing oversight to adhere to state and federal guidelines. Enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package as you help to empower people throughout Central Minnesota to build a thriving economy, vibrant communities, and a lasting culture of generosity.

Job Type
Full-Time
Starting Salary
$60,600 to $65,600
Deadline
12/27/2023
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Organizational Culture

Want to come to work everday feeling good? Looking for a career that complements your life’s purpose?

If you believe growing the economy, building community and a culture of generosity are important to Central Minnesota, then we have a lot in common. At the Initiative Foundation, our team works with a diverse range of donors, funding programs and broadly cultivated partnerships to ensure that Central Minnesota is economically prosperous and richly vibrant. Now, and for future generations.

If you have a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to contribute, you’ll fit right in at the Initiative Foundation.

View Our Mission, Vision and Values

Commitment to Staff Wellbeing

The Initiative Foundation’s Wellbeing Team exists to enhance the personal and professional wellness for staff members, their families and the wider region. The team provides training, tools and resources in the areas of purpose, social, financial, community and physical wellbeing.

  • Purpose—Liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals.
  • Social—Having supportive relationships and love in your life.
  • Financial—Managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security.
  • Community—Liking where you live, feeling safe and having pride in your community.
  • Physical—Having good health and enough energy to get things done daily.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to rewarding and challenging career opportunities, the Initiative Foundation offers a robust benefit package that includes: health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan with match, paid holidays, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Health Benefits

The Initiative Foundation pays 100 percent of eligible employee’s health and dental premiums and 70 percent of the employee’s eligible dependents’ coverage.

401(k)

The Initiative Foundation offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match and access to a free financial planner for all eligible employees. The 401(k) match is fully vested immediately.

Professional Development

The Initiative Foundation is committed to developing a high-performing staff and encourages its employees to continue to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exemplary service to region.