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The Grants & Corporate Partnerships Specialist plays a key role in securing and managing funding that fuels this mission. This position oversees the full lifecycle of foundation and corporate partnerships—from identifying opportunities and writing proposals to reporting outcomes and maintaining strong relationships. Working closely with the Executive Director, program leaders, and the external engagement team, this role advances our fundraising strategy by developing compelling proposals, cultivating sponsors, and demonstrating impact that expresses World Relief Memphis’s mission, vision, and values.
Job Responsibility:
Research and qualify new grant and corporate partnership opportunities that align with organizational and program priorities
Write compelling LOIs, proposals, and budgets in collaboration with program leaders and finance staff
Collaborate with World Relief Home Office and other field offices on network-wide funding opportunities when relevant
Collaborate with the external engagement team to steward foundation and corporate partnerships to explore opportunities for collaboration that lead to increased organizational revenue
Communicate with funding partners to clarifying proposal and reporting requirements as well as ways to leverage our partnership for meaningful collaboration
Plan and facilitate site visits and partner engagement experiences to deepen relationships
Manage the grant and sponsorship reporting calendar to ensure timely and accurate proposal and reporting submissions
Coordinate with program staff to collect data, success stories, and impact metrics for reports
Produce high-quality reports and updates demonstrating the outcomes and stewardship of partner investments
In collaboration with the external engagement team, maintain relationships with existing funders and sponsors through proactive communication, recognition, and engagement, ensuring office leadership is updated on engagement happenings and opportunities to steward relationships
Maintain organized records of proposals, deadlines, contacts, and outcomes in the CRM tracking system
Develop and refine WRM’s grant and sponsorship processes to ensure efficiency, clarity, and compliance
Support continuous improvement of systems for proposal tracking, reporting, and data management
Organize and facilitate post-award meetings with program and finance leaders and ensure data collection requirements are communicated to program and outreach teams
Partner with the Executive Director, leadership team, and external engagement staff to implement the annual fundraising plan
When appropriate, assemble cross-organization proposal teams which draw on program area/ individual expertise and knowledge with clear responsibilities for delivery of proposal components within stated timelines
Support program teams in designing evidence-based, measurable initiatives for proposal development
Participate in cross-department collaboration to embed monitoring, evaluation, and learning principles across proposals and programs as needed
Remain informed about organizational programs, outcomes, and funding priorities to effectively represent WRM’s work to funders
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives
Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail
Demonstrated success in grant writing, partnership development, or related fundraising roles
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Skilled in project management, meeting deadlines, and handling multiple priorities
Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting, data reporting, and CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics, Raiser’s Edge, Instrumentl)
Understanding of grant compliance, monitoring, and evaluation principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptable to new digital tools