Corporate Giving & Sponsorship Lead

Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Franklin Institute seeks a Corporate Giving Manager to lead the Corporate Membership and Sponsorship programs within the External Affairs team. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will translate fundraising opportunities into value for donors and oversee sponsor logistics for events including The Franklin Awards Ceremony and Dinner.

Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of corporate prospects, achieving over $800,000 in sponsorships, coordinating across departments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3–5 years related experience in development or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with managing and strategically growing a portfolio is required.
• Local knowledge of the Philadelphia business and philanthropic community and an ease with networking a definite plus.
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with relationship management software, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability to travel locally, and occasionally regionally and occasionally work nights and weekends to meet fundraising goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and implement strategies to move prospects through the donor cycle.
• Manage more than $800,000 in sponsorship fundraising for the Franklin Awards Ceremony and Dinner including identifying new prospects, managing renewals, benefit fulfillment, and overall sponsor logistics.
• Oversee the Corporate Membership program of 30+ organizations including acquisition efforts, renewals, benefit fulfillment and recognition.
• Work collaboratively across many departments towards the creation and management of sponsorship opportunities and materials including traveling exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, themed programming and educational programs; Coordinate and support onsite activations and sponsorship benefits.
• Plan and execute corporate volunteer activations.
• Effectively coordinate prep of meeting materials, solicitations, stewardship reports, and communication with senior Institute leaders, including the President and CEO.
• Demonstrate strategic thinking and action by regularly assessing the Department’s long-term goals, and act swiftly to qualify donors, solicit gifts, and secure philanthropic commitments.
• Produce materials and tools to communicate regularly with institutional supporters and potential institutional supporters.
• Work with the Director of Development to provide high quality support to volunteer committees including the Awards Corporate Committee.
• Enter donor activity and strategy into Raiser’s Edge in accordance with internal best practices.
• Represent the Franklin Institute and the Franklin Institute’s mission at internal and external events with a significant institutional giving donor presence.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Relationship building

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Franklin Institute seeks a Corporate Giving Manager to lead the Corporate Membership and Sponsorship programs within the External Affairs team. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will translate fundraising opportunities into value for donors and oversee sponsor logistics for events including The Franklin Awards Ceremony and Dinner.

Responsibilities include managing a portfolio of corporate prospects, achieving over $800,000 in sponsorships, coordinating across departments, and