Hybrid Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager

The Opportunity Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HRA

Flexible Spending Account

Family leave (up to 12 weeks)

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Opportunity Network in New York, NY seeks a Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Events to lead a portfolio of corporate supporters and sponsor events, including the Night of Opportunity Gala. This role requires strong writing, organization, and event management skills to balance fundraising and program goals and to cultivate high-impact partnerships.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, tailor proposals, manage sponsorship benefits, and support live events with meticulous

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in development, with direct corporate partner management and events fundraising preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage donors, partners, volunteers, Board and staff.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects, follow-through, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, and capable of strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate funders and prospects through the full donor cycle: identification, research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Develop tailored proposals, letters, invoices, reports, engagement updates and other partner documentation.
• Create and execute sponsorships and employee engagement opportunities aligned with OppNet's mission and impact.
• Provide live support for in-person engagement events, including materials and logistics.
• Maintain team files, systems, and processes; lead system improvements as needed.
• Oversee Night of Opportunity Gala donor and sponsor communications, RSVPs and benefits.
• Maintain donor/sponsor records and track giving and benefits; process Gala revenue in collaboration with operations.
• Assist with guest seating, revenue/outreach tracking, and external event materials.

Skills

Corporate partnerships

Event planning

Fundraising

Communication

Project management

Organization

Job description

The Opportunity Network in New York, NY seeks a Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Events to lead a portfolio of corporate supporters and sponsor events, including the Night of Opportunity Gala. This role requires strong writing, organization, and event management skills to balance fundraising and program goals and to cultivate high-impact partnerships.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, tailor proposals, manage sponsorship benefits, and support live events with meticulous