Sponsorship and Events Manager @ A Kid’s Place

Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit in Brandon, Florida seeks a Sponsorship & Events Manager to oversee fundraising initiatives. Responsibilities include planning events, securing sponsorships, and fostering donor relationships. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of related experience, and strong communication skills. Join us in making a tangible difference in the lives of children in need. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with a 6% employer match

Generous PTO based on tenure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or event management.
• Ability to pass background checks upon hire and annually.
• Proven success in meeting fundraising targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sponsorship strategies.
• Plan and execute special events.
• Cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors.

Skills

Fundraising skills

Event management

Donor relations

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Donor management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay – Sponsorship and Events Manager, Tampa, Florida. Full-time position based in Brandon, Florida (in-person).

Title: Sponsorship & Events Manager
Location: Brandon, Florida
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (some evenings/weekends for events)
Compensation: $60,000 annually | Full-time, Exempt
Reports to: Development Director

About A Kid’s Place

A Kid’s Place provides a safe, stable, and nurturing home for children who have been removed from their families due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Our team is united by compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to giving every child the chance to heal and thrive.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Sponsorship & Events Manager to lead the planning, execution, and growth of our fundraising and stewardship events. This role is key to strengthening donor relationships, securing sponsorships, and ensuring that every event reflects our mission and values.

What You’ll Do

Special Events/Fundraising

• Develop and implement sponsorship strategies to meet revenue goals.
• Identify, solicit, and steward event sponsors, monetary and in-kind donors. Secure $350K+ in sponsorships for events
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of special events.
• Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, catering, décor, program development, and on-site execution.
• Coordinate, recruit, train and maintain event planning committees and volunteers for assistance in planning, assistance during events, and setup/break down.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and post-event evaluations to ensure continual improvement.
  • Maintain event spreadsheets and reconcile with controller. (up to date revenues, expenses, auction solicitation, sponsorships received, comparison to previous years and reconcile to QuickBooks and CRM)
• Prepare sponsorship and auction proposals
• Prepare and process thank you/acknowledgement letters for donations, sponsorships, and participation.
• Collaborate with team for website and social media as needed
• Cultivate and steward relationships with potential and current donors, event attendees, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Assist in executing monthly group tours to help educate, cultivate and steward donors.

Administration/Marketing

• Update donor database with notes/details from meetings/calls with donors and volunteers
• Assist with content for an annual report, E-News and print newsletter, website, and marketing materials as needed.
• Assist in the creation/design of new collateral materials for special events, campaigns and general information of donors.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with community partnerships to help create awareness and raise monetary funds for organization.
• Represent A Kid’s Place by speaking to groups, inspiring engagement by sharing our mission, vision, and encouraging meaningful ways to get involved and support our work.
• Provide tours of the facility as
• Other duties assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or event management (nonprofit preferred).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to pass a Level 2 FDLE background screen, drug screen, and local background screen upon initial hire and annually thereafter.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and eligibility for acceptance by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Proven success in meeting fundraising targets.
• Demonstrated success developing outstanding relationships with individual and corporate donors.
• Experience with donor management systems.
• Strong event planning and project management skills.
• Reliable in arriving on time and ready to perform job duties, with flexibility to work all assigned shifts and hours.
• Maintain a professional demeanor to clients, staff, and external parties.
• Must be culturally sensitive and able to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of personnel and children.
• Strong time-management abilities with a demonstrated capacity to multitask efficiently.
• Exceptional organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with all employees while complying with EEOC rules and accepting constructive feedback from management in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking and climbing stairs
• Frequent stooping, kneeling and reaching
• Frequent use of hands and fingers
• The ability to hear and respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to communicate effectively with others
• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available first of the month following 30 days of hire)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a 6% employer match
• Generous amount of PTO based on tenure and paid holidays
• A mission-driven workplace where your work truly makes a difference

Our Core Values

At A Kid’s Place, our values guide everything we do:

• Be A Safe Haven – Foster safety and healing
• Give Grace – Lead with compassion
• Together We Can – Build strength through collaboration
• Be A Good Human – Act with integrity and accountability
• Keep Moving Forward – Embrace growth and resilience