APMG’s CDO Situation Solved With Riddle
• American Public Media Group (APMG), the parent company of American Public Media (APM), Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and Southern California Public Radio has named Heather Riddle as the organization’s new SVP & Chief Development Officer (CDO), effective July 22. Riddle (left) succeeds Randi Yoder, who retired this summer after 10 years at APMG.
As CDO, Riddle will be responsible for leading the vision and developing the strategy for APMG’s philanthropic support. She will direct the fundraising teams, cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with donors, oversee major campaigns, and implement innovative plans to inspire and secure essential contributions. Riddle will also help accelerate APMG’s “Audiences First 2025” strategic plan, prioritizing the changing needs of the people and communities APMG serves while elevating the role of philanthropy in the organization’s future growth. Riddle joins APMG from Augsburg University, where she has served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations since 2012. Prior to that she was Director of Development at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
“During an extensive national search, Heather clearly emerged as the strongest candidate from a large, diverse pool of talented and accomplished leaders,” said Jon McTaggart, President & CEO of APMG. “Heather has a big heart for donors and for our mission. Her rich experience, alignment with our values, demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity and access, plus her approach to innovation, proven success building both regional and national donor programs, and her talents leading high-performing teams are all a terrific match for this vital leadership role.”
Riddle remarked, “I’m thrilled to join the APMG community of exceptional staff, loyal listeners, and members who believe in the mission of public media. Like so many Minnesotans, I rely on accessible, high-quality news and music services. It’s an exciting opportunity to work with others to build on the success of the Inspired by You campaign and expand support for all the organization offers.”
