Strategic Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Nashville Zoo; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to drive sponsorship revenue and partnerships. Reporting to the Associate VP of Marketing and Communications, you will develop and manage a comprehensive sponsorship program, coordinate sponsor deliverables, and serve as the primary contact for corporate partners.

The role requires strong grant writing, proposal development, and collaboration with Marketing, Events, and Development teams to align funding opportunities with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, PR, or related field.
• 3–5 years fundraising or sales experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and grant-writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward corporate and foundation prospects.
• Generate revenue by securing corporate funding and managing partnerships.
• Coordinate sponsor activation, deliverables, and reporting.
• Collaborate across departments to align funding opportunities.
• Maintain donor records and prepare post-event materials.

Skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Public speaking

Grant writing

Communication skills

MS Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Graphics software

Job description

Nashville Zoo in Nashville, TN is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Manager to drive sponsorship revenue and partnerships. Reporting to the Associate VP of Marketing and Communications, you will develop and manage a comprehensive sponsorship program, coordinate sponsor deliverables, and serve as the primary contact for corporate partners.

The role requires strong grant writing, proposal development, and collaboration with Marketing, Events, and Development teams to align funding opportunities with