Senior Advancement Officer, Principal Giving
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ART
Ballinger | Leafblad is honored to partner with Mia on the search for its new Senior Advancement Officer, Principal Giving. As Mia advances its strategic priorities, this leader will help shape and lead a sophisticated advancement program that strengthens access and excellence, supports exhibitions and collections, and ensures the museum’s long-term sustainability through deep partnership and relationship-driven fundraising.
Compensation and other details available in full position profile.
Apply online here. Application due by March 6, 2026.
Contact Lars Leafblad with questions: lars@ballingerleafblad.com
Development Director
ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK
Ballinger | Leafblad is pleased to partner with the St. Croix Valley Food Bank on the search for its new Development Director. As the St. Croix Valley Food Bank continues to grow its regional reach, this leader will help build the visibility, relationships, and philanthropic support needed to strengthen local partnerships, sustain operations, and advance the mission of ending hunger across western Wisconsin.
Compensation and other details available in full position profile.
Apply online here. Application due by February 20, 2026.
Contact Jen Hanlon Ash with questions: jen@ballingerleafblad.com
Senior Head of Advancement
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Ballinger | Leafblad is honored to partner with the Minneapolis Institute of Art to recruit its next Senior Head of Advancement. This position fills an important leadership role at a pivotal moment as the museum advances its strategic priorities and deepens its commitment to access, excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Compensation and other details available in full position profile.
Apply online here. Application due by February 20, 2026.
Contact Lars Leafblad with questions: lars@ballingerleafblad.com
Chief Administrative Officer
Volunteers of America -
Minnesota and Wisconsin
Ballinger | Leafblad is honored to partner with Volunteers of America - Minnesota and Wisconsin to recruit its next Chief Administrative Officer. As part of a broader period of change and growth, this leader will help shape the internal capacity needed to support people, strengthen impact, and prepare for the future.
Compensation and other details available in full position profile.
Apply online here. Application due by February 20, 2026.
Contact Jamie Millard with questions: jamie@ballingerleafblad.com
Executive Director
BRIDGING
Ballinger | Leafblad is honored to partner with Bridging to recruit its next Executive Director. This leader will bring Bridging into its next chapter of impact, stewarding a mission that transforms thousands of households each year by helping families create safe, functional, and dignified homes.
Compensation and other details available in full position profile.
Apply online here. Application due by February 13, 2026.
Contact Jamie Millard with questions: jamie@ballingerleafblad.com
Executive Director
Medica Foundation
Ballinger | Leafblad is proud to partner with the Medica Foundation to recruit its next Executive Director. This leader will shape and execute the Foundation’s strategy, steward Trust-Based Philanthropy practices, and deepen partnerships to advance community-led health equity across Minnesota.
Compensation and other details available in full position profile.
Apply online here. Application due by January 30, 2026.
Contact Jamie Millard with questions: jamie@ballingerleafblad.com
We’ll be launching several new searches shortly!
Executive Director - Simpson Housing Services (launching soon) —> https://simpsonhousing.org/honoring-steve-horsfield/
Executive Director - PACER Center (launching soon) —> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pacer-center_after-three-years-as-pacer-centers-executive-activity-7422034667559661568-H03h?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAEp-4BLfWplW-600ADeuFCFDiJONMeUCM
President & CEO (search launching early 2026)
Foundation Program Officer (search launching early 2026)