Impactful Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Development and Partnerships Manager to secure funding and cultivate strategic relationships that advance the organization’s mission. The role blends grant writing, sponsorship development, and events to boost revenue and community engagement.

As part of the Development team, you will engage donors and partners, manage sponsorship packages, coordinate community events, and report on outcomes to guide strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, partnerships, or event planning (level dependent on role).
• Proven success in writing and securing grants, sponsorships, or other funding sources.
• Experience planning and executing events, including logistics, budgeting, and vendor coordination.
• Strong relationship management experience with donors, sponsors, or community partners.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and donor databases (e.g., Bloomerang or similar tools).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals, including developing compelling narratives, assembling supporting materials, and ensuring timely submission of applications and reports.
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and strategic partners to support long-term funding and collaboration opportunities.
• Develop and implement sponsorship strategies, including creating sponsorship packages, securing commitments, and managing deliverables and recognition.
• Plan and execute fundraising and community events from concept to completion, including logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, and post-event evaluation.
• Track and report on fundraising activities, grant outcomes, and partnership performance to measure impact and inform strategy.
• Maintain accurate records of donors, grants, and sponsorships using CRM or database systems.
• Collaborate with leadership and program teams to align funding priorities with organizational goals and ensure consistent messaging.
• Monitor funding opportunities, industry trends, and best practices to identify new revenue streams and improve development efforts.
• Support stewardship efforts by preparing reports, updates, and communications to donors and partners to ensure continued engagement.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Partnerships

Event planning

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business administration, public administration, or related field

Tools

Bloomerang

Job description

Catholic Charities of Ingham, Eaton & Clinton Counties in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Development and Partnerships Manager to secure funding and cultivate strategic relationships that advance the organization’s mission. The role blends grant writing, sponsorship development, and events to boost revenue and community engagement.

As part of the Development team, you will engage donors and partners, manage sponsorship packages, coordinate community events, and report on outcomes to guide strategy.