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McKnight Foundation challenge grant will leverage new and increased donations to the Center
The McKnight Foundation, one of Minnesota’s largest foundations, has provided a generous incentive to encourage new and increased financial gifts to the Center for Rural Policy and Development by offering a dollar-for-dollar match for all new or increased financial contributions received by the Center this year through its membership program. By becoming a contributing member, individuals and organizations can take advantage of the "McKnight Challenge" to support the Center in its policy research work throughout Minnesota. Today, the Center receives annual financial support from more than 100 individuals, businesses, governmental units and foundations through their membership contributions. The McKnight Challenge offers an opportunity for new and current donors to leverage their gifts to the Center by doubling the amount of new donations and increases over past gifts.
To find out more about how you can support the Center and leverage your contribution through the McKnight Challenge, visit our Membership page or contact our outreach director, Larry Anderson, by email, at (507) 934-7700 toll free at (877) RURALMN. For more information on the McKnight Foundation and it's rural initiatives, visit their web site at www.mcknight.org.
Position Announcement: Director of Research
The Center for Rural Policy and Development, a statewide, non-profit, non-partisan, rural policy center located in St. Peter, Minn., is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Research. This new position reflects the continuing growth of the organization in its efforts to study the economic, social and political forces that impact rural Minnesotans, as well as to provide innovative information resources to local, state and regional policymakers. Additional information about the Center can be found at http://www.ruralmn.org
The Director of Research will work closely with the President of the Center and have responsibility for the engagement, design and oversight of all of the organization’s research activities, both in-house and out-sourced.
The Successful Candidate must:
- Hold a Masters degree in economics, sociology or related social science field (doctorate preferred).
- Have strong analytical skills and a record of research and publication.
- Have experience in project logistics and management.
- Have experience supervising the work of others in a team environment.
- Have strong communications, presentation and writing skills.
- Have experience and/or interest in policy analysis and policy development.
- Be passionate about the future of rural Minnesota.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with education and employment history. Comprehensive health and dental benefits are provided through the Minnesota State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP), along with options for life, disability and long-term care insurance. An excellent 403(b) retirement program is provided through TIAA-CREF.
To be Considered:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However the review of applications will begin on July 15. To be considered send a letter of application highlighting your qualifications and accomplishments, along with a resume/C.V. and contact information for three professional references (please do not include letters of reference). Application materials can be e-mailed with a subject heading “Director of Research Search” to crpd@ruralmn.org, or can be mailed to:
Center for Rural Policy & Development
Attention: Director of Research Search
600 South Fifth Street, Suite 211
Saint Peter, MN 56082The Center for Rural Policy and Development is an equal opportunity employer.
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Center for Rural Policy and Development
600 S. Fifth St., Suite 211
St. Peter, Minn. 56082
(507) 934-7700
(877) RURALMN (toll free)
(507) 934-7704 (fax)
crpd@ruralmn.org
