Philanthropy & Partnerships Strategist

 Sojourner Truth House is a ministry of hope and help for homeless and at-risk women and their children sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ (PHJC). Through hospitality, advocacy, integrative services and collaboration, participants improve their quality of life and that of the community in a safe, trusting environment.

Sojourner Truth House places a high priority

on incorporating the PHJC core values into the daily performance of job responsibilities and leadership skills.

Job Purpose

The Philanthropy & Partnerships Strategist is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that grow philanthropic support and build meaningful partnerships to advance the organization's mission. This role cultivates relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, community organizations, and other stakeholders while identifying new opportunities for funding, collaboration, and community impact.

Duties and Responsibilities

Philanthropy & Fundraising

• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of prospective and existing donors.
• Collaborate on grant opportunities by identifying prospects and supporting proposal development.
• Coordinate donor recognition and stewardship activities to strengthen long-term relationships.
• Track fundraising goals, donor engagement, and campaign outcomes.

Strategic Partnerships

• Identify and cultivate partnerships with businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations.
• Develop sponsorship opportunities and corporate giving initiatives.
• Negotiate and maintain partnership agreements that align with the organization's mission.
• Represent the organization at networking events, community meetings, and partnership opportunities.
• Foster collaborative relationships increase visibility and community impact.

Relationship Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for key donors and partners.
• Develop customized engagement strategies for major supporters.
• Maintain accurate donor and partner records within the organization's CRM.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and impact updates for stakeholders.

Strategy & Planning

• Analyze fundraising and partnership data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Establish annual goals and performance metrics.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, board members, and program staff to align development efforts with organizational priorities.
• Assist with planning fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, marketing, public administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three or more years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, partnership development, business development, or nonprofit advancement.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating donors, sponsors, or strategic partnerships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience using donor management or CRM software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• Experience securing corporate sponsorships or major gifts.
• Grant research or grant writing experience.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising is the best practice.
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and community leaders.
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication & Storytelling
• Collaboration
• Fundraising & Donor Stewardship
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Community Engagement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions.

Working conditions

Sojourner Truth House is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, and use stairs.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to sit, see, lift, carry, push/pull, walk, climb, bend, or stoop and handle.
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds
• Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.