Partnerships & Grants Manager

Goodwill of South Mississippi; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is seeking a Development Manager in Biloxi, MS to coordinate community outreach, employer partnerships, fundraising activities, sponsorship recruitment, donation drives, and grant management support under the Director of Mission Services.

The role connects employers and resources with Goodwill programs, supports training and external employment opportunities, and coordinates grant research, tracking and reporting, in collaboration with MDRS and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Three years of documented experience in partnership development, community outreach, employer engagement, or fundraising preferred.
• Evidence may include documented accomplishments, completed initiatives, and professional references.
• Event and sponsorship coordination and grant administration experience preferred; grant writing experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate partnerships and employer outreach with community resources.
• Recruit employers for job training, work-based learning, and external placement of Goodwill program participants.
• Coordinate fundraising events and donor relations, including leadership giving discussions.
• Identify grant opportunities and coordinate information, budgets, and supporting documents for grant writers; track status and reporting.
• Develop work plans with leadership, monitor budgets and deadlines, and coordinate staff and volunteers.

Skills

Partnership development

Community outreach

Employer engagement

Fundraising

Grant administration

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor management systems

Program tracking systems

Job description

Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is seeking a Development Manager in Biloxi, MS to coordinate community outreach, employer partnerships, fundraising activities, sponsorship recruitment, donation drives, and grant management support under the Director of Mission Services.

The role connects employers and resources with Goodwill programs, supports training and external employment opportunities, and coordinates grant research, tracking and reporting, in collaboration with MDRS and other