Events and Sponsorship Manager
Northwest Center
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $29 - $34 per hour
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 3 + years of successful fundraising experience with a focus on developing corporate partnerships in a non-profit setting
- 1 + year(s) of experience creating and negotiating sponsorship proposals
- Professional experience utilizing Salesforce for nonprofits
- Previous experience soliciting major gifts preferred
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
- Extensive knowledge of best practices in development, including moves management and corporate solicitation, cause marketing, event planning, and corporate partnerships
- Demonstrated personal leadership coupled with dedicated team orientation, exemplary project management skills, and a high customer service focus
Benefits
- Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!)
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- Annual Floating Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Paid Compassion Leave
- Retirement 401(K) with a company match
- Company-Provided Orca Pass – Unlimited use
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program, including six free therapy sessions per year
- Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
fundraisingcorporate partnershipssponsorship proposalsnegotiationevent planningmoves managementcorporate solicitationcause marketingproject managementdonor engagement
Soft skills
relationship-buildingcommunicationpresentationleadershipteam orientationcustomer servicestewardshipcollaborationorganizationnegotiation