Northwest Center

Events

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partnerships and donors
• Creating sponsorship proposals, negotiating agreements, and ensuring sponsorship deliverables are met
• Build and maintain a pipeline of corporate prospects through research and outreach
• Manage a portfolio of donors for engagement and retention
• Managing stakeholder relationships to build relationships and ensure negotiations net the most value
• Prepare compelling proposals, reports, and presentations for corporate partners
• Marshalling and directing sponsorship efforts
• Coordinating major campaigns and key events
• Overseeing event management to ensure sponsorship-related activities are executed smoothly
• Work closely with Northwest Center internal stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality stewardship of corporate giving, including reporting, recognition events, and publications
• Collaborating with the Development team on fundraising initiatives and campaigns
• Support Special Events and work closely with our Special Event coordinator to provide support and planning
• Represent Northwest Center’s mission with genuine passion and professionalism
• Maintain accurate donor and activity records in the organization’s CRM system

Events and Sponsorship Manager

Operations

• Provide daily leadership and guidance to CSMs
• Build and manage a strong leadership team with career development and succession planning
• Drive talent acquisition, retention, and leadership growth through mentoring and coaching
• Foster an inclusive, diverse culture that promotes engagement
• Lead and oversee program management across contracts to ensure compliance, quality, and client satisfaction
• Maintain accurate training documentation, SOPs, and resource libraries
• Drive continuous improvement and scalability using analytics and technology
• Set and track KPIs and success metrics for growth
• Manage contract compliance, SLAs, billing, and accountability
• Oversee P&L reviews, invoicing, and audits in partnership with accounting
• Serve as subject matter expert on billing and compliance
• Support administrative, project, and budget needs for senior leadership
• Develop SOPs and service delivery models for new programs
• Partner on long-term growth initiatives and operational effectiveness
• Design and implement project plans for information systems and process improvements
• Evaluate program performance and identify areas for improvement
• Act as a solutions provider for contract challenges and scalability
• Collaborate on marketing, sales, and outreach efforts to drive revenue
• Build strong customer relationships and expand business opportunities
• Monitor trends in disability employment and workforce development to inform strategy

Events and Sponsorship Manager

Senior Manager of Operations