Grants & Foundations Lead: Mission-Driven Fundraising

Partnership Schools; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership Schools is seeking a Foundations & Grants Manager to strengthen fundraising, manage foundation relations, and drive grant revenue. You’ll lead research, craft proposals, create donor communications, and report on impact with a detail‑oriented, collaborative team.

The role supports our expansion across Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, building relationships with funders and internal stakeholders to fuel our mission of strengthening urban Catholic education for thousands of students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher is required.
• 2+ years of proven relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, social media platforms, and Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors.
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly for the end customer.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect research and support development of strategies to identify and secure foundation funding.
• Develop tailored proposals and materials for major donors and family donors.
• Create high‑impact pitches, case statements, and donor updates.
• Maintain relationships with foundation funders through stewardship and reporting.
• Collaborate with program teams to translate work into funding materials.
• Prepare presentations and reports to support leadership and donor engagement.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and coordination across stakeholders.
• Oversee grant development from identification through submission and reporting.
• Own grant tracking systems, calendars, and reporting processes.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Salesforce

Job description

Partnership Schools is seeking a Foundations & Grants Manager to strengthen fundraising, manage foundation relations, and drive grant revenue. You’ll lead research, craft proposals, create donor communications, and report on impact with a detail‑oriented, collaborative team.

The role supports our expansion across Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, building relationships with funders and internal stakeholders to fuel our mission of strengthening urban Catholic education for thousands of students.