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Strategic Partnership Management Jobs in Michigan

Alliance Operations Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site +1

$82K - $110K/yr

... partner communications, and strategic alliance initiatives. * Collaborate with Growth Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams to support partner marketing efforts, events, campaigns, lead management ...

* As the Partnership Development Manager , you will be the primary liaison between Violet Health and ... Strategic Relationship Building: Identify, target, and cultivate strong relationships with ...

Partnership Manager, Tax

Troy, MI · On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client ... Strategy Development * Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of ...

Partnership Manager, Tax

Troy, MI · On-site

$105K - $138K/yr

Timely billing including management of identified out-of-scope activity and communication to client ... Strategy Development * Introduces and develops new or improved ideas to improve the position of ...

Account Manager

Wixom, MI · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

We serve an exclusive client base through a strategic partnership with the nation's largest family ... Time Management: Effectively prioritizes tasks and adapt as needs shift throughout the day.

MI · On-site

$128 - $177/hr

This role serves as the primary executive liaison for CCVP customers and is accountable for managing the entire partnership - from strategic benefit realization, governance, performance outcomes, to ...

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What is the difference between Strategic Partnership Management vs Business Development?

AspectStrategic Partnership ManagementBusiness Development
Primary FocusBuilding and maintaining strategic alliancesIdentifying and pursuing new business opportunities
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, relationship-drivenSales-oriented, opportunity-driven
Required SkillsRelationship management, negotiation, strategic thinkingSales skills, market research, networking
Common UsageIn industries with complex partnershipsIn sales and market expansion roles

While both roles involve growth and relationship-building, Strategic Partnership Management focuses on long-term alliances and strategic collaborations, whereas Business Development emphasizes acquiring new clients and expanding market reach. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals to each role.

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Director of Grants & Strategic Partnerships

Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Detroit, MI • On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview:
The Director of Grants and Strategic Partnerships leads The Wright's efforts to secure funding through grants (government, corporate, private) while cultivating key partnerships to expand community impact and financial sustainability. This position manages the entire grant lifecycle, develops strategic relationships with stakeholders, and oversees, reports on, and aligns these efforts with organizational goals and strategic plans. This position reports to the Vice President of Development. This position may supervise staff or interns.
Essential Functions:
  • Grant Management & Strategy: Identifying funding opportunities ,managing grant writing, and ensuring compliance with requirements.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate, private, and governmental funders to align with organizational goals.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Managing grant deliverables, tracking progress, and communicating impact to partners.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Working with teams to define funding needs and develop proposals.

Additional Key Responsibilities:
  • In partnership with institution leadership, support development strategy and oversee ongoing development efforts with public/private institutions.
  • Work with key internal and external stakeholders to identify resources needed, funding prospects, and execute funding approaches.
  • Design and implement an annual giving campaign in the form of an annual development plan that includes strategies and goals for annual giving.
  • Support and partner with VP of Development on all major fundraising initiatives.
  • Oversee development and execution of all fundraising proposals, including corporate sponsorship and local and national grants and grant compliance/reporting.
  • Ensure prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts.
  • Submit grant requests, letters of inquiry, and proposals.
  • Tracks performance against grant proposals and awarded grants, as well as sources of funds.
  • Prioritizes projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meets deadlines, and manages supplemental material required for proposals.
  • Provides writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgements.
  • Prepares and produces final written reports as part of evaluation of final results for grants.
  • Oversee the hiring, training, and mentoring of the development team, as well as additional staff, interns or contractors related to special projects.
  • Devise and implement special fundraising projects as needed (e.g., capital campaign, programmatic campaigns, etc.)
  • Oversee all donor information using our membership database system, provide statistical analysis to board and senior leaders as needed, and support staff responsible for daily system functions and gift processing.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in English, Journalism, Art, or related area.
  • Five or more years of professional experience with grant writing and management in a nonprofit organization.
  • Proven success leading and managing fundraising at the organizational level.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
  • Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
  • Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
  • High energy and passion for the Museum's mission.
  • Exceptional computer literacy skills and familiarity with development related databases.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • A willingness and ability to work some evenings and weekends is essential.

Salary Description
85k-90k Annually