Strategic Corporate Sponsorship Lead

Nwcenter; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

EAP

Mental Wellness Program

ORCA Pass

Mentorship Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Student Loan Contribution

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Center is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to advance our sponsorship program within the Development team. You will be the primary contact for corporate sponsors, cultivating relationships to drive revenue and support events and the organization’s mission.

The role requires 5+ years in sponsorship sales or related fields, experience with Salesforce, and a proven ability to meet fundraising goals. Seattle-based with a hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or business development.
• Demonstrated success building corporate relationships and meeting revenue goals.
• Experience with Salesforce; Nonprofit Salesforce experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with corporate sponsors to support fundraising goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure sponsorships for events and initiatives.
• Develop sponsorship proposals and packages aligned with sponsor objectives and impact.
• Grow sponsorship revenue and pipeline to meet annual fundraising targets.
• Coordinate with Marketing to ensure sponsor recognition and benefits fulfillment.
• Maintain sponsorship records, pipeline activity, and revenue tracking in Salesforce.
• Coordinate invoicing and billing related to sponsorship agreements.
• Support fundraising events and collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator.
• Represent Northwest Center as an ambassador for inclusion.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Corporate partnerships

Business development

Strong communication

Relationship management

Independent work

Multitasking

Major gifts fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Salesforce for Nonprofits

Job description

Northwest Center is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to advance our sponsorship program within the Development team. You will be the primary contact for corporate sponsors, cultivating relationships to drive revenue and support events and the organization’s mission.

The role requires 5+ years in sponsorship sales or related fields, experience with Salesforce, and a proven ability to meet fundraising goals. Seattle-based with a hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor partners.