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Resource Development Administrator

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in public administration, urban and regional studies, organizational or nonprofit management, political science or related field OR a combination of post-secondary training, professional education, and related experience equivalent to two (2) years.
  • Three (3) years of related experience.
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Experience with community engagement techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitating advisory councils and member networks for nonprofits and local government units.
  • Gathering insights and fostering collaboration among local leaders.
  • Analyzing feedback to identify funding opportunities and advising on policy development.
  • Overseeing community engagement strategies and building stakeholder relations.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Communication

About the company

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Sourcewell

  • Government & Public Administration
  • 201–500
Sourcewell is a self-supporting government organization, partnering with education, government, and nonprofits to boost student and community success. We provide training and shared services to our central-Minnesota members. Throughout North America, we offer a cooperative purchasing program with over 200 awarded vendors on contract. On behalf of our 50,000 members, Sourcewell conducts competitive solicitations, awarding to the most responsive and responsible vendors at the manufacturer level. Members can purchase off these contracts through their local dealers, streamlining the procurement process. Sourcewell is driven by service and the ability to strategically reinvest in member communities. Our Mission: To build valued relationships, deliver innovative solutions with integrity, and exceed the expectations of our members. Our Vision: Sourcewell provides member-centered solutions that enable Government, Education, and Nonprofit agencies to work more efficiently and leverages its resources to effectively re-invest in the communities we serve as an invaluable Service Cooperative partner. Sourcewell uses social media to present news/info relating to Sourcewell and the procurement profession. We encourage interaction, but please note this is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. Once posted, Sourcewell reserves the right to delete from its Page submissions that contain: (I) vulgar language (ii) personal attacks of any kind (iii) comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, or religious group (iv) spam or links to other sites (v) promotion or endorsement of commercial services, products, or entities (vi) content that is clearly off topic (vii) advocacy of illegal activity (viii) promotion of particular services, products, or political organizations or candidates (ix) copyrights or infringements Comments on this Page do not reflect the opinions and positions of Sourcewell.

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Job description

Position Title:

Resource Development Administrator

Salary Range:

Resource Development Administrator (Grade 15, Exempt). Annual salary range: $77,904 – $97,380. This range reflects the minimum to midpoint of the grade. Salary may exceed the midpoint and will commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Resource Development Administrator is responsible for facilitating advisory councils and member networks for nonprofits and local government units in Region Five, encompassing cities, counties, townships, and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The role involves gathering insights and fostering collaboration among local leaders to inform resource development planning. Key duties include analyzing feedback to identify funding opportunities, advising on policy and program development, and establishing resource distribution metrics. Additionally, the position oversees community engagement strategies, builds stakeholder relations, and implements strategic plans for partnerships and professional education.

The Resource Development Administrator has a specialized focus on advancing technology and data-driven decision-making across nonprofit, local government, and public safety entities. This includes leading a cross-sector network and facilitating two annual summits that promote learning, collaboration, and shared problem-solving. The role also supports leadership development and strengthens partnerships across Region Five.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote stakeholder understanding and commitment.

  • Deliver stakeholder engagement activities to support the development of effective working relationships for projects and to identify and respond to stakeholder needs and concerns.

  • Design community consultation exercises in accordance with defined policies and procedures, and interpret and analyze the results, to help the organization understand community needs and involve the community voice in decision-making.

  • Establish links and build relationships with community groups and organizations, and create and coordinate community partnership projects and events, to encourage greater partnership and community interaction with the organization.

  • Plan and deliver events on schedule and within budget, meeting all deadlines and coordinating activities of all other parties involved in the design, development, marketing, and delivery of the events.

  • Work with marketing and Enterprise teams to generate new ideas and topics for conferences and events; develop detailed proposals and business cases that support company marketing plans.

  • Deliver small project workstreams, carrying out specified project activities within defined time and quality parameters and ensuring adherence to the prescribed project management methodology.

  • Develop and improve relationships with Advisory Councils, identifying priorities, issues, and strategic challenges and preparing them for discussion. Work is focused on a significant function or equivalent area of the business.

  • Ensure funding program compliance with the organization's wider portfolio management decision-making structures and processes as well as statutory guidelines.

  • Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.

  • Help others get the most out of internal communications systems by offering support and advice.

  • Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in public administration, urban and regional studies, organizational or nonprofit management, political science or related field OR a combination of post-secondary training, professional education, and related experience equivalent to two (2) years.
  • Three (3) years of related experience; of which the total years of experience include:
  • General knowledge and ability in working with databases and budgets
  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Experience with community engagement techniques
  • Experience with strategic planning, strategy development, and implementation
  • Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Salesforce CRM
  • Experience with use of Artificial Intelligence
  • Related certificate in IT and/or AI
  • Data driven and IT related customer service experience

Location:

  • This is a remote position, within Minnesota, and is subject to Sourcewell's telecommuting policies and procedures. Applicants should be located within feasible proximity to the communities we serve to provide in person outreach and support regularly. We serve communities located in Region 5 (Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena).

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

At Sourcewell, collaboration, respect, and belonging are the core of who we are. We believe in giving back to the community, offering paid volunteer time for staff, and supporting one another to do our best work. We’re proud to have been recognized by Top Workplaces, the nation’s leading employer recognition program, annually since 2016.

Our values:

Seek. Be curious.

Empower. Be accountable and liberate others.

Impact. Be a difference maker.



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