Development & Partnerships Manager
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Type: Volunteer (Success-Based Honorarium)
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Remote / Virtual
Time Commitment: Flexible (510 hours per week recommended)
About Greater IMPACT Church:
Greater IMPACT Church is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel strengthening families and building a faith-filled community. We operate both ministry-focused and operational teams (IT administration creative and people & culture) to support our mission with excellence.
Overview:
The Development & Partnerships Manager plays a critical role in establishing the long-term financial sustainability of Greater IMPACT Church. This leader cultivates relationships with ministry partners sponsors foundations and supporters who desire to invest in leadership development outreach and ministry growth.
This role focuses exclusively on designated partnership funding and does not solicit tithes offerings or worship-related giving. All grant-related compensation is fixed and never percentage based.
Compensation (Launch Phase)
This is a volunteer role with a success-based honorarium for new designated funding secured. Honoraria are capped approved by leadership and reviewed quarterly.
Transition Opportunity
As sustainable funding is established this role may transition into a paid part-time staff position within 03 months
What Youll Do:
Fundraising & Development
- Build and manage a development pipeline for designated ministry funding
- Cultivate relationships with individual donors ministry partners and sponsors
- Develop compelling cases for support sponsorship decks and donor-facing materials
- Coordinate donor stewardship follow-up and impact reporting
Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Identify and secure corporate foundation and community partnerships
- Develop sponsorship packages and underwriting opportunities
- Represent the ministry professionally in meetings presentations and networking settings
- Research eligible grant opportunities aligned with ministry programs
- Prepare write and submit competitive grant proposals
- Track grant requirements reporting deadlines and compliance
Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate donor and partner records
- Provide regular progress updates to church leadership
- Ensure ethical fundraising practices and donor intent are upheld
Requirements
What You Bring:
Required:
Proven success in nonprofit fundraising development advancement or
partnership management
Experience cultivating donor relationships and securing sponsorships or major
gifts
Strong grant writing and grant management experience
Ability to design and execute a 90-day development strategy
Excellent communication storytelling and presentation skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities
High level of professionalism integrity and discretion
Education:
Bachelors degree preferred in one of the following fields:
o Nonprofit Management
o Business Administration
o Communications
o Public Relations
o Marketing
o Organizational Leadership
o Theology or Ministry (with demonstrated fundraising experience)
Equivalent professional experience in nonprofit development or ministry
fundraising will be considered in place of a degree.
Ministry Alignment
A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission values
and beliefs of Greater IMPACT Church
Ability to represent the ministry with humility excellence and Christlike character
Heart for outreach discipleship and long-term ministry sustainability
Preferred:
35 years of experience in nonprofit development fundraising or corporate
partnerships
Experience launching development programs in early-stage or start-up ministries
Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g. Bloomerang DonorPerfect
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud)
Existing network of philanthropic nonprofit or corporate contact
Benefits
Why Youll Love Serving with Us
Make a meaningful spiritual impact every connection matters.
Opportunities for internships and volunteer work to add to your resume.
Serve from anywhere with a flexible schedule.
Be part of a passionate purpose-driven online ministry.
Grow your leadership communication and ministry skills.
Experience the joy of helping others take their next step in faith!
Because every person is created in the image of God and worthy of dignity and respect our church provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race color national origin sex age disability or other characteristics protected by law. We believe God calls His people to serve with integrity humility and Christlike character. As a Christian ministry we seek to employ individuals whose lives reflect a commitment to Jesus Christ alignment with Scripture and support for our mission and values.
Required Skills:
What You Bring: Required: Proven success in nonprofit fundraising development advancement or partnership management Experience cultivating donor relationships and securing sponsorships or major gifts Strong grant writing and grant management experience Ability to design and execute a 90-day development strategy Excellent communication storytelling and presentation skills Strong organizational and project management abilities High level of professionalism integrity and discretion Education: Bachelors degree preferred in one of the following fields: o Nonprofit Management o Business Administration o Communications o Public Relations o Marketing o Organizational Leadership o Theology or Ministry (with demonstrated fundraising experience) Equivalent professional experience in nonprofit development or ministry fundraising will be considered in place of a degree. Ministry Alignment A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission values and beliefs of Greater IMPACT Church Ability to represent the ministry with humility excellence and Christlike character Heart for outreach discipleship and long-term ministry sustainability Preferred: 35 years of experience in nonprofit development fundraising or corporate partnerships Experience launching development programs in early-stage or start-up ministries Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g. Bloomerang DonorPerfect Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud) Existing network of philanthropic nonprofit or corporate contact
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Spring
- Fundraising
- .NET
- Management Experience
- ABAP
- Salesforce
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP ERP
- Software Development
- Grant Writing
- Child Protective Services
- P&L Management
