MCF is seeking a part-time Research Manager to compile, analyze and report data on current giving statistics and historical trends, topical and emerging issues in the field, and best practices of grantmaking organizations in order to increase awareness, understanding and support for the role of philanthropy in Minnesota and the region.
Projects include Giving in Minnesota, an annual grantmaking and charitable giving report that identifies key findings, historical trends and strategic issues; an Outlook Report about Minnesota’s projected grantmaking activity and environment for the coming year; the Capital & Endowment Report, which provides information about fundraising campaigns of large Minnesota nonprofits; and custom research on topics such as diversity initiatives, arts funding, youth programming and others.
The Research Manager also stays current with published research, national and regional trends in the field and provides local context by writing commentaries for the blog, website, fact sheets, and other publications.
