Program Manager, Sponsorships & Corporate Giving

Acrisure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-site work

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a Program Manager of Sponsorships & Corporate Giving to drive execution, governance, and performance of enterprise sponsorships, partnerships, naming rights, and charitable giving initiatives. You will partner across Marketing, Finance, Legal, HR, and business units to maximize value and impact.

Responsibilities include translating strategies into actionable plans, managing activation roadmaps, and delivering measurable business and community outcomes through cross-functional

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in sponsorship management, brand partnerships, sports marketing, corporate citizenship, marketing, communications, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing enterprise level sponsorship portfolios, naming rights agreements, sports partnerships, or large scale corporate giving programs.
• Experience developing business cases, negotiating partnerships, and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Translate approved enterprise sponsorship and corporate giving strategies into actionable plans, priorities, timelines, and workstreams.
• Develop and manage annual activation plans, partnership roadmaps, and program execution schedules.
• Coordinate implementation of sponsorship, naming rights, charitable giving, and community impact initiatives across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure approved sponsorship and corporate giving investments are executed effectively, on time, and in alignment with enterprise objectives.

Skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Sports Management, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Budgeting

Dashboards

Job description

Job Description

About Acrisure:

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services and more.

In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in 21 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Position Overview

The Program Manager, Sponsorships & Corporate Giving reports to the Director, Sponsorships & Corporate Giving and is responsible for managing the execution, activation, governance, and day-to-day performance of Acrisure’s enterprise sponsorships, strategic partnerships, naming rights agreements, charitable giving programs, and community impact initiatives.

Working under the direction of the Director, Sponsorships & Corporate Giving, this role translates approved enterprise strategies and priorities into actionable plans, workstreams, and programs that deliver measurable business, brand, employee, and community outcomes.

The Program Manager serves as a key partner across Marketing, Communications, Events, Sales Enablement, Finance, Procurement, Legal, CRM, Human Resources, and business units to coordinate execution, maintain strong governance, and maximize the value of Acrisure’s sponsorship and corporate giving investments. This position oversees partner relationships, activation planning, charitable giving operations, portfolio reporting, and cross-functional project management.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Planning & Execution

• Translate approved enterprise sponsorship and corporate giving strategies into actionable plans, priorities, timelines, and workstreams.
• Develop and manage annual activation plans, partnership roadmaps, and program execution schedules.
• Coordinate implementation of sponsorship, naming rights, charitable giving, and community impact initiatives across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure approved sponsorship and corporate giving investments are executed effectively, on time, and in alignment with enterprise objectives.

Partnership Management & Value Delivery

• Manage Acrisure’s enterprise sponsorships, naming rights agreements, strategic partnerships, and charitable partnerships.
• Serve as primary relationship manager for leagues, teams, venues, nonprofits, agencies, community organizations, and strategic partners.
• Manage contractual obligations, activation plans, asset utilization, hospitality programs, and partner performance.
• Support annual partnership reviews by gathering performance data, stakeholder feedback, utilization insights, and execution recommendations.
• Ensure Acrisure realizes the full value of sponsorship, hospitality, and partnership investments.

Corporate Giving & Community Impact

• Lead the execution of Acrisure’s corporate giving strategy and enterprise giving framework.
• Manage charitable giving programs, funding requests, nonprofit partnerships, and community investments against established giving pillars and governance standards.
• Administer charitable giving requests and support due diligence, stakeholder coordination, and recommendation development in alignment with established giving criteria and governance standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and charitable partners.
• Measure and communicate business, employee, brand, and community impact generated through charitable investments and community initiatives.

Governance, Measurement & Reporting

• Execute sponsorship and corporate giving governance processes, including intake, approvals, budgeting, contracting, and reporting.
• Execute and maintain established portfolio measurement frameworks, KPIs, and performance reporting processes.
• Support budget management, forecasting, spend visibility, and financial stewardship.
• Develop executive dashboards and reporting that demonstrate investment effectiveness and organizational impact.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, contractual obligations, financial controls, and approval requirements.

Cross-Functional & Operational Leadership

• Coordinate Marketing, Communications, CRM, Sales Enablement, Events, Finance, Procurement, Legal, business units, agencies, and external partners to drive execution.
• Serve as the central project manager and connector across stakeholders involved in sponsorships and corporate giving initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to support activation, utilization, and execution of partnership assets and charitable giving initiatives.
• Support the integration of sponsorship, hospitality, community impact, and business development objectives.
• Represent Acrisure at partner events, sponsorship activations, charitable engagements, and industry functions.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Sports Management, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in sponsorship management, brand partnerships, sports marketing, corporate citizenship, marketing, communications, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing enterprise level sponsorship portfolios, naming rights agreements, sports partnerships, or large scale corporate giving programs.
• Experience developing business cases, negotiating partnerships, and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Prior people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience working within a large, matrixed, global organization preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of sponsorship strategy, partnership activation, sponsorship valuation, and return on investment measurement.
• Knowledge of corporate philanthropy, charitable giving governance, and community engagement best practices.
• Exceptional relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive alignment across cross functional teams.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and investment performance.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail and operational excellence.

Pay Details:

The base compensation range for this position is $0 - $0. This range reflects Acrisure’s good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us:

At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.

• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.

• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.

• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

• … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting [e-mail].

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

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