Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager

STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Family Services in Inkster, MI seeks a Corporate Relations Manager to expand donor support by aligning corporate philanthropy with our mission. You will manage a portfolio of corporate donors, develop tailored engagement plans, and drive increased giving and retention.

Working with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Development team, you will leverage data, manage donors in Raiser's Edge, and coordinate with executives and volunteers to advance funding for programs serving Michigan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of fundraising or corporate fundraising experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, adapt, and communicate with diverse audiences.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building abilities.
• Discretion with sensitive information and high customer service standards.
• Experience with donor databases; Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of corporate donors, serving as the primary relationship manager for the portfolio.
• Create and manage individual goals for each corporation in the caseload.
• Create and execute individualized plans for corporate donors based on their goals.
• Partner with Community Engagement Manager to connect corporations and employees to engagement opportunities.
• Leverage data and historic giving information to identify opportunities.
• Work with Chief Philanthropy Officer to engage board members and volunteers.
• Develop engagement and solicitation strategies for annual fund and events.
• Collaborate with Grants Director to prepare grant requests for corporate foundations.
• Maintain accurate records for each corporation in the donor database (Raiser’s Edge).
• Ensure proper corporate donor recognition in publications and materials.
• Support annual fundraising event to engage corporations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

Starfish Family Services in Inkster, MI seeks a Corporate Relations Manager to expand donor support by aligning corporate philanthropy with our mission. You will manage a portfolio of corporate donors, develop tailored engagement plans, and drive increased giving and retention.

Working with the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Development team, you will leverage data, manage donors in Raiser's Edge, and coordinate with executives and volunteers to advance funding for programs serving Michigan