Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Northwest Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwest Center is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to join our Development team in Seattle. The role focuses on growing our corporate sponsorship program as the primary point of contact for sponsors, driving revenue, and supporting Northwest Center's events and mission.

The candidate will build strong relationships with sponsors, develop compelling proposals, and collaborate with Marketing and internal teams to fulfill sponsorship benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sponsorship sales or partnerships
• Experience with Salesforce; Salesforce for Nonprofits preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience soliciting major gifts preferred
• Experience with fundraising platforms like Greater Giving preferred

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors to support Northwest Center's fundraising goals and mission
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure corporate sponsorships for signature events and other fundraising initiatives
• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals, packages, and partnership opportunities that align sponsor objectives with Northwest Center's impact
• Create and implement strategies to grow sponsorship revenue, increase recurring sponsor support, and expand the corporate sponsorship pipeline to achieve annual fundraising goals
• Partner with Marketing and internal stakeholders to ensure sponsor recognition, fulfillment of sponsorship benefits, and promotional opportunities
• Maintain accurate sponsorship records, pipeline activity, revenue tracking, and reporting within Salesforce
• Coordinate invoicing and billing processes related to sponsorship agreements
• Support fundraising events and collaborate closely with the Special Events Coordinator on event planning and execution
• Represent Northwest Center professionally within the community and serve as an ambassador for our mission of inclusion

Skills

Sponsorship Sales

Corporate Partnerships

Fundraising

Salesforce

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

PowerPoint

Job description

Northwest Center is hiring a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to join our Development team!

Our Corporate Sponsorship Manager will play a critical role on our Development team, working to grow our corporate sponsorship program by serving as the primary point of contact for corporate sponsors. This role will be responsible for building strong corporate relationships that drive revenue, advance fundraising efforts, and support the success of Northwest Center's events and mission.

Northwest Center provides comprehensive, disability-inclusive services from cradle to career, including Early Supports for children from birth to 3 years, Inclusive Early Learning for children from birth to 6 years, Employment Services for adults with disabilities, and training and consultation to empower businesses and educators to create inclusive classrooms, workplaces, and communities. We are focused on our collective North- a world where all children have equitable access to education, and the employment rate for people with disabilities is the same as the general population.

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid; 2 days on-site)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Wage Range: $32.91 - $41.14 per hour

What We Can Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
• 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 3 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
• Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
• Retirement 401(k) with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Company-Provided ORCA Pass with Unlimited Use OR Transportation Benefit of $50 per month
• Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through NWC's Mentorship Match program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors to support Northwest Center's fundraising goals and mission
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure corporate sponsorships for signature events and other fundraising initiatives
• Develop compelling sponsorship proposals, packages, and partnership opportunities that align sponsor objectives with Northwest Center's impact
• Create and implement strategies to grow sponsorship revenue, increase recurring sponsor support, and expand the corporate sponsorship pipeline to achieve annual fundraising goals
• Partner with Marketing and internal stakeholders to ensure sponsor recognition, fulfillment of sponsorship benefits, and promotional opportunities
• Maintain accurate sponsorship records, pipeline activity, revenue tracking, and reporting within Salesforce
• Coordinate invoicing and billing processes related to sponsorship agreements
• Support fundraising events and collaborate closely with the Special Events Coordinator on event planning and execution
• Represent Northwest Center professionally within the community and serve as an ambassador for our mission of inclusion

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or business development; nonprofit or association experience preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated success building corporate relationships, meeting revenue goals, and managing sponsorship opportunities from prospecting through close
• Professional experience utilizing Salesforce; experience with Salesforce for Nonprofits preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Previous experience soliciting major gifts preferred
• Experience using Greater Giving or similar fundraising event management platforms preferred

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion—we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans' status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.