Fundraising & Events Revenue Manager

The Social Impact Firm; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 33,480 - 44,640; Part time

Job summary

A boutique social impact agency in Pasadena is seeking a Fundraising & Events Revenue Manager to lead revenue generation across event sponsorships and partnerships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in fundraising and corporate partnerships, with a strong track record in securing funding. This part-time role pays $3,000–$4,000 monthly, plus commissions, and offers a clear path to a full-time leadership position based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising or corporate partnerships.
• Proven track record of closing sponsorships or securing corporate funding.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue generation across event sponsorships and corporate partnerships.
• Secure sponsorships for events and manage sponsor relationships.
• Develop strategic fundraising strategies for client initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Corporate partnerships

Sponsorship sales

Business development

Executive communication

Job description

Option to Transition to Full-Time Based on Performance

Base + Commission Structure

About The Social Impact Firm

The Social Impact Firm is a boutique social impact and public affairs studio partnering with nonprofits, government agencies, social enterprises, and mission-driven leaders to design, launch, and manage high-impact initiatives.

Our work includes:

• The Social Enterprise Collective (flagship cross-sector event)
• Disaster recovery communications and coalition building
• Nonprofit consulting and operations management
• Corporate social impact partnerships
• Cause-driven events and community activations

We are entering a growth phase and are seeking an experienced revenue leader to expand our sponsorship, fundraising, and partnership portfolio.

Position Overview

The Fundraising & Events Revenue Manager will lead revenue generation across event sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and select client fundraising initiatives.

This is a strategic and execution-driven role. You will own the revenue pipeline, lead sponsorship sales conversations, close partnerships, and build long-term corporate relationships.

This position offers a clear pathway to transition into a full-time leadership role based on performance and revenue growth within the first 4–6 months.

Key Responsibilities

Event Sponsorship & Revenue Generation

• Secure sponsorships for TSIF-led events (including Social Enterprise Collective and community initiatives)
• Develop and refine tiered sponsorship packages
• Pitch and close sponsorships ranging from $5,000 to $50,000+
• Manage sponsor relationships from outreach through post-event follow-up

Corporate Partnerships

• Identify, cultivate, and secure aligned corporate partners
• Develop customized partnership proposals
• Lead executive-level outreach and negotiations
• Build long-term strategic relationships beyond a single activation

Fundraising Strategy (Select Clients)

• Support nonprofit clients in designing event-based fundraising strategies
• Assist with corporate sponsor outreach for client initiatives
• Contribute to campaign planning and revenue modeling

Revenue Pipeline & Forecasting

• Build and manage an active sponsorship and partnership pipeline
• Track outreach, conversations, and closed deals
• Develop 60- and 90-day revenue projections
• Provide weekly reporting on revenue activity and goals

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, sponsorship sales, or business development
• Proven track record of closing sponsorships or securing corporate funding
• Experience managing revenue goals and active sales pipelines
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills
• Confidence negotiating sponsorship agreements
• Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment

Preferred:

• Background in nonprofit fundraising, CSR, or agency-based partnership development
• Existing LA-based business or philanthropic network
• Experience working on events with 200+ attendees or multi-sponsor activations

Compensation

Part-Time Base: $3,000–$4,000 per month (based on experience)

Commission: 5–10% on closed sponsorship and partnership revenue

This role includes a structured opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and revenue growth within the first 4–6 months.

Growth Path

This role is positioned to grow into:

Head of Revenue / Director of Partnerships

As TSIF scales, this position will expand in leadership scope, revenue responsibility, and compensation.

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following to [e-mail]:

• Your resume
• A brief summary of measurable outcomes from your past fundraising, sponsorship, or partnership roles (please include specific revenue amounts raised or closed)
• An optional example of a sponsorship proposal or partnership deck you have led

Subject line: Fundraising & Events Revenue Manager Application