Strategic Partnerships & Development Manager

Better-Business-Bureau; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellness rooms

Professional development opportunities

Flex Fridays (summer)

Job summary

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Strategic Development Manager to lead BBB’s external relations strategy through partnerships, sponsorships, and educational programs. You will cultivate donors, sponsors, and community partners, advancing BBB’s mission and financial sustainability.

You will oversee grants, proposals, event planning, and partnerships, coordinating cross‑functional teams and a growing outreach program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive experience in partnerships, fundraising, or related areas.
• Proven ability to build diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Experience identifying grants, sponsorships, or partnership opportunities.
• Strong project, program management with budgets and deadlines.
• Ability to develop proposals and partnership agreements.
• Experience with CRM and fundraising databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage grant opportunities, sponsorships, and donor initiatives.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Develop and secure sponsorship, grant, and partnership proposals.
• Create evaluation tools to assess opportunities and impact.
• Lead strategies for identifying and managing strategic partnerships.
• Represent BBB at events and networking opportunities.
• Coordinate cross‑department efforts to maximize visibility and impact.
• Manage MOUs and partnership agreements; mentor staff and interns.
• Oversee educational programming, workshops, and events.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Fundraising

Grant research

Budget management

Project management

Proposal development

Event management

Communication skills

AI tools

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Planner

CRM systems

Job description

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Strategic Development Manager to lead BBB’s external relations strategy through partnerships, sponsorships, and educational programs. You will cultivate donors, sponsors, and community partners, advancing BBB’s mission and financial sustainability.

You will oversee grants, proposals, event planning, and partnerships, coordinating cross‑functional teams and a growing outreach program.