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Northwest Center · 4 days ago

Events and Sponsorship Manager

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.85/hr - $33.56/hr

3+ years exp

Northwest Center provides comprehensive, disability-inclusive services from cradle to career, and they are seeking an Events and Sponsorship Manager to drive growth through corporate partnerships. The role involves cultivating partnerships, managing donor portfolios, and supporting fundraising initiatives and events.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Fundraising experienceCorporate partnershipsSalesforce for nonprofitsSponsorship proposalsRelationship-buildingCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProject management

Required

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

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