What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Relations and Partnership Engagement Manager position at GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER DETROIT?
MISSION STATEMENT
We build pathways to independence through personal development and the power of work.
Position Duties:
- Work closely with the Vice President of Fund Development and organizational stakeholders to oversee a comprehensive fundraising plan
- Manage a portfolio of individual donors, working to steward them and increase their giving
- Identify and secure new individual donors
- Secure corporate sponsorships to support fundraising initiatives
- Coordinate corporate and community partnership meetings to create personalized proposals
- Engage prospective partners and donors through all phases of the development cycle, including calls and meetings, presentations and proposals, pledges and contract negotiations
- Lead internal employee committee to support philanthropy
- Coordinate the volunteer process for GGD, including group volunteer opportunities
- Participate in grant development, including research, proposal writing, tracking and reporting requirements
- Participate in special event development and oversight as needed
- Manage fundraising portfolio and be responsible for achieving fundraising goal
- Uphold GGD’s mission, vision, and values.
- Implement fundraising industry best practices
- Perform other related duties as needed
