Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Northwest Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

EAP

Mental Wellness Program

ORCA Pass

Mentorship Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Student Loan Contribution

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Center is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to advance our sponsorship program within the Development team. You will be the primary contact for corporate sponsors, cultivating relationships to drive revenue and support events and the organization’s mission.

The role requires 5+ years in sponsorship sales or related fields, experience with Salesforce, and a proven ability to meet fundraising goals. Seattle-based with a hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or business development.
• Demonstrated success building corporate relationships and meeting revenue goals.
• Experience with Salesforce; Nonprofit Salesforce experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors to support fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure sponsorships for events and initiatives.
• Develop sponsorship proposals and packages aligned with sponsor objectives and impact.
• Grow sponsorship revenue and pipeline to meet annual fundraising targets.
• Coordinate with Marketing to ensure sponsor recognition and benefits fulfillment.
• Maintain sponsorship records, pipeline activity, and revenue tracking in Salesforce.
• Coordinate invoicing and billing related to sponsorship agreements.
• Support fundraising events and collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator.
• Represent Northwest Center as an ambassador for inclusion.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Corporate partnerships

Business development

Strong communication

Relationship management

Independent work

Multitasking

Major gifts fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Salesforce for Nonprofits

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 preferredExperience 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.