Sponsorship Development Partner - Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board

Minnesota City Jobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking a Sponsorship Development Partner to lead corporate sponsorships and partnerships that support parks, programs, events, and facilities in Minneapolis. You will identify, negotiate, and steward sponsorships throughout their lifecycle, aligning with the board's mission and brand standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in business-related fields and at least five years of sponsorship, fundraising, or partnership experience, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the listed fields.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in corporate sponsorships, business development, fundraising, or partnership management.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Partnership development

Negotiation

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Public Admin, Nonprofit Management or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sponsorship Development Partner leads the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's corporate sponsorship and partnership program by developing strategic relationships that generate financial and in-kind support for parks, programs, events, and facilities. The position identifies, negotiates, administers, and stewards sponsorships throughout their lifecycle while ensuring partnerships advance the park and recreation needs of diverse communities; promote racial equity, gender inclusion, and universal access; and align with the MPRB's mission, strategic priorities, policies, and brand standards.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Recreation Administration, or a closely related field.
• Increasingly responsible experience in corporate sponsorships, business development, fundraising, partnership management, sales, marketing, or a related field: five (5) years