Strategic Partnerships Coordinator

MN Adult and Teen Challenge•Minneapolis, MN

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Partnerships Coordinator is a key member of the Strategic Partnerships team, serving as the operational backbone of the department through executive-level coordination, project management, partner communications, and administrative support. This role supports MnTC’s highest profile external relationships, fundraising initiatives, and departmental operations with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and execution. This position serves as a trusted partner to the Senior Director and department leadership, managing key logistics, communications, systems, and special projects that directly advance MnTC’s strategic partnership and fundraising goals.

Requirements

3+ years of related administrative, fundraising, project coordination, or partnership support experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Raiser’s Edge (preferred) or comparable CRM system.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and minimal supervision.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
An approachable and humble servant’s heart to do what is needed at the time.
Comfort and compassion in working within an environment of individuals facing life-controlling challenges, such as mental health issues and addiction.
Commitment to MnTC’s culture of honor and core values.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.
Previous project management experience.
Experience preparing reports, presentations, meeting materials, and professional correspondence.
Workflow coordination across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

Coordinate end-to-end coordination for major partner events, including logistics, vendor communication, timelines, and post-event reporting.
Lead department communication projects through Asana, from creative brief through final approval and distribution, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Coordinate the Year End Appeal project, including ordering supplies, partnering with Marketing on creative development, and distributing final materials to the team.
Coordinate sponsorship reports following major events, including Minneapolis and Mankato galas.
Coordinate and support fundraising campaigns, partner initiatives, and departmental projects.
Respond to and follow up with phone calls to partners requiring assistance with donations, event registration, credit card renewals, and giving opportunities.
Manage follow-up related to partner contact information, in-kind donations, volunteer opportunities, and engagement pathways, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping in Raiser's Edge.
Review and proof all outbound partner-facing communications including email, print, and digital materials, prior to distribution.
Coordinate the quarterly donor anniversary card process, including pulling lists, preparing materials, and distributing to gift officers for delivery.
Manage calendar coordination and meeting logistics for the Senior Director and department leadership, including preparing agendas, capturing meeting notes, and distributing follow-up communications for Strategic Partnerships team and executive meetings.
Serve as a key administrative resource for the Strategic Partnerships team, proactively supporting department operational needs on behalf of the Senior Director and Vice President.
Coordinate production and fulfillment of mailing and solicitation projects including the Year End Appeal, Adopt a Room letters, and quarterly donor communications.
Maintain MnTC Amazon Wish Lists.
Assist with research projects in support of grant funding, prospective partners and donor engagement strategies.
Support the CEO & Vice President with donor-related Raiser’s Edge action inputs.
Coordinate logistics, materials and room setup or senior leadership meetings.
Maintain Microsoft teams file organization and document storage for the Strategic Partnership department.
Represent the Strategic Partnerships team in cross-departmental meetings related to events, partner campaigns, and donor communications.
Initiate the department's marketing request process, including submitting tickets, scheduling kickoff meetings, gathering content, coordinating feedback between the Strategic Partnerships team and Marketing, and approving final pieces for print or distribution.
Maintain the department communications calendar, ensuring campaigns, mailings, and outreach efforts are planned, tracked, and executed on schedule.
Coordinate the Insider Update, Donor Infographic, and Impact Reporting projects in partnership with Marketing and the Strategic Partnerships team.
Maintain and update the new donor packet and donor toolbox materials, including both print inventory and electronic files.
Attend and assist with fundraising and partner events.
Support ongoing partner initiatives such as new partner outreach, planned giving, lapsed partner campaigns, capital campaign efforts.
Partner with the gift processing team during high-volume periods to ensure accurate and timely donation processing.
Update partner records in Raiser’s Edge as needed.
Assist with partner tours; connect partners with volunteer and mentoring opportunities, coordinate and follow up on gifts-in-kind.