Funding Advisor

Bolton & Menk•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Bolton & Menk is seeking a Funding Advisor to support its Legislative & Strategic Funding practice. The role supports the Director and Advisors by mobilizing project teams, developing legislative materials, coordinating funding efforts, and helping translate strategy into high-quality client deliverables. The Funding Advisor collaborates across disciplines and regions and coordinates materials and follow-through for high-profile funding pursuits. The position develops and coordinates legislative brochures, fact sheets, one-pagers, talking points, draft strategy plans, testimony, internal updates, and funding application materials. It also supports quality assurance for priority applications, proposal development, client research, and identification of emerging funding markets. As experience grows, the advisor may lead second-tier priority pursuits, mentor staff, and develop toward a future Advisor or higher leadership role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, planning, communications, finance, or a closely related field.
At least 10 years of municipal or municipal consulting experience.
Demonstrated technical expertise in the funding program and/or service area the position is leading.
Experience leading public-sector loan and/or grant program administration.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of county or municipal finance, budgeting, and/or capital planning.

Responsibilities

Mobilize project teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality project funding strategies.
Take meeting notes, identify action items, and follow up with team members to maintain momentum.
Guide development of legislative brochures, fact sheets, and one-pagers that communicate client priorities.
Draft strategy plans, talking points, and testimony for funding and legislative efforts.
Coordinate contributions from project teams and funding specialists to keep client materials consistent and aligned.
Draft and distribute internal communications about legislative developments, policy, and funding programs.
Gather contributions from funding specialists to produce coordinated updates.
Connect team members with information and materials needed for client funding efforts.
Translate meeting discussions and strategic direction into clear next steps and coordinated follow-through.
Provide quality assurance and quality control for high-priority funding applications.
Coordinate funding specialist and technical team input to strengthen application materials.
Review and refine narratives to clearly communicate client priorities and funding strategies.
Help ensure funding deliverables are accurate, coordinated, and compelling.
Support business development by shaping proposals and researching client needs ahead of pursuits.
Help identify emerging funding markets and opportunities to expand services.
Lead second-tier priority pursuits as experience develops.
Mentor team members and contribute to staff development as the role grows.