Director of Partnerships & Development

Company: Made4More

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Job Summary

The Director of Partnerships & Development plays a vital role in expanding the reach and impact of Made4More by cultivating meaningful partnerships with churches, businesses, and donors. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, mission-driven individual who thrives on building relationships, engaging the marketplace, and supporting organizational growth.

As a key connector between the vision of Made4More and the local community, this person will help activate opportunities for young people to build purpose through internships, mentorship, and vocational discipleship.

Responsibilities

Church Partnership & Engagement

• Initiate and develop partnerships with churches by clearly communicating Made4More's mission to pastors, staff, and ministry leaders.
• Serve as a primary liaison to church partners, providing regular communication and relational support.
• Plan and coordinate outreach activities within churches (e.g., info sessions, Sunday representation, special events).
  
  

Donor Development & Advancement

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to implement strategies for donor acquisition and relationship-building with potential investors.
• Leverage networks to help cultivate and build a new base of individual, church, and business donors in the valley who support the mission.
• Support major gift cultivation efforts and identify prospects for long-term investment and possible legacy giving.
• Assist in planning and executing advancement events such as donor breakfasts, Kingdom Business Meetups, and other Made4More Business Community gatherings.
  
  

Business & Marketplace Outreach

• Recruit and onboard new business partners to serve as internship hosts and mentors across a variety of industries (e.g., trades, healthcare, business, tech).
• Represent Made4More at local business networking events, functions, and faith-based meetups.
• Connect with Christian professionals and values-aligned businesses to expand our network of mentors and marketplace leaders.
  
  

Qualifications

• A deep personal alignment with Made4More’s Kingdom-driven mission and values.
• Proven experience in business development, advancement, community outreach, sales, or
  
  

partnership management.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with various audiences such as
  
  

church leadership, business owners, and interested donors.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple partnerships and tasks
  
  

simultaneously.

• Self-activated and driven to execute measurable goals.
• Eager to embrace the challenge of scaling a young, high-impact nonprofit.
• A heart for mentorship, youth development, and activating purpose in the next
  
  

generation.