Development & Partnerships Manager

Position Details

Type: Volunteer (Success-Based Honorarium)

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Remote / Virtual

Time Commitment: Flexible (5–10 hours per week recommended)

About Greater IMPACT Church:

Greater IMPACT Church is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel, strengthening families, and building a faith-filled community. We operate both ministry-focused and operational teams (IT, administration, creative, and people & culture) to support our mission with excellence.

Overview:

The Development & Partnerships Manager plays a critical role in establishing the long-term financial sustainability of Greater IMPACT Church. This leader cultivates relationships with ministry partners, sponsors, foundations, and supporters who desire to invest in leadership development, outreach, and ministry growth.

This role focuses exclusively on designated partnership funding and does not solicit tithes, offerings, or worship-related giving. All grant-related compensation is fixed and never percentage based.

Compensation (Launch Phase)

This is a volunteer role with a success-based honorarium for new, designated funding

secured. Honoraria are capped, approved by leadership, and reviewed quarterly.

Transition Opportunity

As sustainable funding is established, this role may transition into a paid, part-time staff

position within 0–3 months

What You’ll Do:

Fundraising & Development

• Build and manage a development pipeline for designated ministry funding
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, ministry partners, and sponsors
• Develop compelling cases for support, sponsorship decks, and donor-facing materials
• Coordinate donor stewardship, follow-up, and impact reporting

Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Identify and secure corporate, foundation, and community partnerships
• Develop sponsorship packages and underwriting opportunities
• Represent the ministry professionally in meetings, presentations, and networking settings

Grant Development

• Research eligible grant opportunities aligned with ministry programs
• Prepare, write, and submit competitive grant proposals
• Track grant requirements, reporting deadlines, and compliance

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor and partner records
• Provide regular progress updates to church leadership
• Ensure ethical fundraising practices and donor intent are upheld

What You Bring:

Required:

• Proven success in nonprofit fundraising, development, advancement, or partnership management
• Experience cultivating donor relationships and securing sponsorships or major gifts
• Strong grant writing and grant management experience
• Ability to design and execute a 90-day development strategy
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in one of the following fields:
  • Nonprofit Management
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Theology or Ministry (with demonstrated fundraising experience)
• Equivalent professional experience in nonprofit development or ministry
• fundraising will be considered in place of a degree.

Ministry Alignment

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and alignment with the mission, values,

and beliefs of Greater IMPACT Church

• Ability to represent the ministry with humility, excellence, and Christlike character
• Heart for outreach, discipleship, and long-term ministry sustainability

Preferred:

• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or corporate

partnerships

• Experience launching development programs in early-stage or start-up ministries
• Familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud)
• Existing network of philanthropic, nonprofit, or corporate contact

Why You’ll Love Serving with Us

• Make a meaningful spiritual impact — every connection matters.
• Opportunities for internships and volunteer work to add to your resume.
• Serve from anywhere with a flexible schedule.
• Be part of a passionate, purpose-driven online ministry.
• Grow your leadership, communication, and ministry skills.
• Experience the joy of helping others take their next step in faith!

Because every person is created in the image of God and worthy of dignity and respect, our church provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. We believe God calls His people to serve with integrity, humility, and Christlike character. As a Christian ministry, we seek to employ individuals whose lives reflect a commitment to Jesus Christ, alignment with Scripture, and support for our mission and values.