Donation Partnerships Manager — Grow Community Impact

Marion Goodwill Industries Inc; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development

Wellness and support services

Job summary

Marion Goodwill Industries is seeking a Donation Acquisition Manager to expand our network of donation partners and grow the quantity and quality of donated merchandise across our communities. You’ll develop relationships with businesses, residential communities, schools, and local organizations while identifying new opportunities to support Goodwill's donation programs.

You'll combine business development, community outreach, and strategic planning to drive growth and meaningful impact, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years in business development, sales, account management, community outreach, or related roles.
• Proven ability to develop partnerships and generate measurable results.
• Strong communication, networking, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Experience using CRM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop new donation partnerships with businesses, residential communities, schools, and community organizations.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to increase donated merchandise quantity and quality.
• Expand Mobile Donation Center locations and community collection opportunities.
• Coordinate and grow donation drives, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships.
• Support and expand existing donation programs, including home pickups and ReSupply.
• Build relationships with property managers, community leaders, and local organizations.
• Conduct outreach, presentations, meetings, and site visits to develop new partnerships.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Transportation, and Retail teams to support donation initiatives.
• Maintain records of prospective partners, outreach activities, and opportunities using CRM systems.
• Track donation activity, evaluate results, and identify growth opportunities.
• Represent Goodwill at community events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Community Development, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Business reporting tools

Job description

Marion Goodwill Industries is seeking a Donation Acquisition Manager to expand our network of donation partners and grow the quantity and quality of donated merchandise across our communities. You’ll develop relationships with businesses, residential communities, schools, and local organizations while identifying new opportunities to support Goodwill's donation programs.

You'll combine business development, community outreach, and strategic planning to drive growth and meaningful impact, with