Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager

Denver Botanic Gardens; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision Plan

Life Insurance Plan

FSA/HSA options

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Denver Botanic Gardens seeks a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the annual partnerships strategy, cultivate sponsor relationships, and drive revenue across events and exhibitions. You will coordinate with multiple teams to deliver sponsor benefits and ensure successful activations.

The role requires five years in nonprofit development, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and the ability to manage a busy partnership portfolio with high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant nonprofit development experience.
• Experience managing corporate relationships, sponsorships, or partnerships.
• Ability to influence decision-makers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages an annual corporate partnerships strategy to meet revenue goals.
• Maintains an active portfolio and pipeline of corporate prospects and partners.
• Secures sponsorships for Gardens events at York Street and Chatfield Farms.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospective corporate partners.
• Develops proposals, negotiates agreements, and coordinates with staff to advance opportunities.
• Oversees sponsorship activation, recognition, and post-event reporting.

Skills

Fundraising

Sponsorships

Consultative sales

Relationship management

Budgeting & goals

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Influencing decision-makers

Flexible scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

Denver Botanic Gardens seeks a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the annual partnerships strategy, cultivate sponsor relationships, and drive revenue across events and exhibitions. You will coordinate with multiple teams to deliver sponsor benefits and ensure successful activations.

The role requires five years in nonprofit development, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and the ability to manage a busy partnership portfolio with high professional standards.