Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships

Job overview

The Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships role is hybrid in Pontiac, MI. The listed salary range is $65,925–$80,000 per year. Oakland Family Services is a nonprofit organization whose programs serve individuals and families and build brighter futures. The director leads grant development and corporate engagement, aligning funding opportunities and partnerships with agency priorities. The role manages grant proposals, reporting, and funder relationships while supervising development staff and coordinating with program and executive leaders to sustain and grow services.

What you'll do

• Research funding prospects and opportunities
• develop grant plans, proposals, budgets, and reports
• track awards, funding, deadlines, and compliance
• maintain grant records and calendars
• collaborate with program leaders to prepare applications
• cultivate and steward funder and community relationships
• supervise the Engagement and Special Events position and Development Associate
• support staff development and agency communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of development

strategic partnerships

oakland family services

pontiac mi

hybrid

grant development

corporate engagement

nonprofit

fundraising

team leadership

$65,925–$80,000/year

health insurance

retirement match

12 paid holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• retirement plan with company match
• generous paid time off including 12 paid holidays
• professional development.

Why this role

Hybrid work options; supervises two development positions; leads grant development and corporate engagement strategy; requires progressive nonprofit development or partnership experience and at least three years of leadership experience.

About the employer

Oakland Family Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.