Nonprofit Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

The Bronx; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Scion Staffing is seeking a Development Manager for a mission-driven nonprofit in Marquette, Michigan. This onsite, full-time role leads the fundraising program, expanding donor relationships and partnerships to solidify long-term community impact.

You will develop innovative fundraising strategies, collaborate with leadership and the Board, and manage donor communications and CRM-driven reporting to drive growth and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success cultivating donor relationships, securing philanthropic support, and managing fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's fundraising program by developing and executing strategies that grow individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and foundation support.
• Build authentic relationships with donors, community leaders, businesses, and philanthropic partners while identifying opportunities to expand financial support.
• Partner with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to establish fundraising priorities and achieve annual development goals.
• Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans that encourage long-term engagement and increase donor retention.
• Manage fundraising campaigns and donor recognition initiatives while creating meaningful opportunities for supporters to connect with the organization's mission.
• Assist in planning future capital and special fundraising initiatives designed to support organizational growth.
• Research grant opportunities and prepare compelling proposals, reports, and supporting materials for foundations and funding partners.
• Create impactful donor communications, sponsorship materials, appeals, newsletters, and stewardship pieces that highlight organizational success and community impact.
• Oversee donor data management, fundraising reporting, gift tracking, and campaign performance using CRM systems.
• Represent the organization at community events, networking opportunities, and donor meetings to strengthen visibility and build strategic partnerships.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Scion Staffing is seeking a Development Manager for a mission-driven nonprofit in Marquette, Michigan. This onsite, full-time role leads the fundraising program, expanding donor relationships and partnerships to solidify long-term community impact.

You will develop innovative fundraising strategies, collaborate with leadership and the Board, and manage donor communications and CRM-driven reporting to drive growth and sustainability.