Partnerships Manager, Business Services

Jobgether; Illinois; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Fully remote work

Retirement savings

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Manager, Strategic Partnerships to expand philanthropic support and advance financial inclusion. This remote role in the United States focuses on donor engagement, storytelling, and data-driven proposals to attract funding for underserved communities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling materials, track donor commitments, and optimize outreach and events to grow impact. A minimum of five years in nonprofit fundraising is expected.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in nonprofit fundraising, strategic partnerships, or donor relations.
• Ability to craft donor engagement strategies and guide prospects toward commitments.
• Excellent writing/editing for proposals, reports, and donor communications.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects with multiple priorities.
• Proficiency using CRM systems to track donor activity and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic giving partnerships and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance donor communications and deepen engagement opportunities.
• Plan and deliver virtual and in-person donor events to generate qualified prospects.
• Ensure accurate gift documentation and donor tracking with finance and partnerships teams.
• Translate impact data and program information into compelling donor materials.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

CRM (Salesforce)

Proposal writing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Strategic Partnerships based in the United States.

As a Manager, Strategic Partnerships, you will help expand philanthropic support and advance financial inclusion for underserved communities worldwide.

Through tailored outreach, thoughtful stewardship, and compelling storytelling, you will connect donor interests with measurable social impact.

Using data, impact stories, and donor insights, you will develop persuasive proposals, reports, and communications that inspire continued support.

This remote opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven, globally connected nonprofit environment that values inclusion, accountability, and innovation.

You will play an important role in building sustainable philanthropic relationships and expanding access to financial opportunities for communities around the world.

• Develop strategic giving partnerships: Create resources and engagement strategies that help colleagues strengthen these partnerships and identify new funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve website journeys, digital communications, and specialized giving opportunities, including managed lending options for donors seeking deeper engagement.
• Organize and deliver virtual and in-person donor events that deepen existing relationships, strengthen awareness, and generate qualified prospects for future philanthropic support.
• Work closely with finance and strategic partnerships colleagues to ensure accurate gift documentation, appropriate tracking of donor commitments, and consistent stewardship practices.
• Support impact-driven fundraising materials: Partner with relevant teams to gather impact data, borrower stories, and program information, translating them into compelling proposals, reports, presentations, newsletters, and other donor-facing resources.
• Keep customer relationship management (CRM) records accurate, monitor relationship activity, track prospect pipelines, and measure progress toward fundraising and engagement objectives.
• Evaluate and optimize outreach: Analyze campaign and event results, assess donor engagement and lead generation, and use performance insights to strengthen outreach strategies and improve calls to action.

• At least five years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, strategic partnerships, donor relations, or a related field, including direct responsibility for cultivating and stewarding individual donors and prospects.
• Demonstrated ability to create donor engagement strategies, build lasting philanthropic relationships, and guide prospects toward meaningful financial commitments.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills: Ability to translate complex programs, organizational priorities, and impact data into clear, compelling proposals, reports, presentations, and donor communications.
• Experience working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, coordinating projects, and managing multiple priorities independently in a dynamic environment.
• CRM and data proficiency: Comfort using CRM platforms such as Salesforce to maintain donor records, track engagement, generate reports, evaluate performance, and refine fundraising strategies.
• Relationship-building and communication: Project management and organization: Excellent planning, prioritization, and follow-through skills, with the ability to manage complex assignments while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• A genuine commitment to financial inclusion, equity, diversity, and respect for the communities served, along with a desire to contribute to meaningful social impact.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance to support employee and family well-being.
• Retirement savings: Unlimited PTO, subject to applicable policies and eligibility requirements.
• Fully remote work: Work from home within the approved U.Contribute to expanding financial access and helping underserved communities pursue economic opportunities.
• Work on challenging, purpose-led initiatives alongside colleagues who are committed to equity, innovation, and positive change.

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