Corporate Giving & Events Manager

Upward Bound House•Santa Monica, CA

20h

About The Position

Upward Bound House (UBH) is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational family homelessness. We compassionately provide a continuum of services ranging from crisis housing to permanent housing and homelessness prevention. With over 30 years of experience in family homelessness, UBH is a leading services provider, contributing to and advocating for lasting solutions to end family homelessness. Our diverse team is passionate about our mission. UBH provides a fast-paced environment that values empowerment, collaboration, diversity, relationships, efficiency and communication. UBH provides a supportive, caring, and merit-based environment for team members and is committed to their growth and development. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Upward Bound House seeks a highly motivated development professional to support and grow corporate partnerships and fundraising events. This role is integral to expanding UBH’s philanthropic revenue by cultivating corporate relationships, managing sponsorships, and executing high-impact fundraising events. The Corporate Giving & Events Manager works cross-functionally with Development, Communications, and Leadership to strengthen donor engagement, elevate UBH’s brand visibility, and deliver meaningful experiences that inspire long-term investment in our mission. This position requires a proactive relationship builder, strong project manager, and results-driven fundraiser who understands both revenue strategy and donor stewardship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, marketing, business, or related field (preferred).
3–5 years of experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship sales, or event fundraising.
Demonstrated success in meeting fundraising or revenue targets.
Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
Experience managing fundraising events from concept to execution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for homelessness and commitment to UBH’s mission and programs.
Strong organizational skills - ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set and manage priorities, and meet deadlines and goals.
Proficiency with office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), appropriate web-based applications and donor databases, preferably Salesforce.
Ability to work productively with a variety of people; collaborative spirit.
Available for occasional work on weekends and
Employment eligibility verification.
Reliable transportation.
Successful background check.
Valid CA Driver’s License.
Proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a corporate fundraising strategy with annual revenue targets.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate sponsors and partners.
Secure sponsorships for signature events and organizational initiatives.
Develop customized sponsorship proposals and partnership packages.
Maintain a strong pipeline of prospective corporate donors.
Track corporate engagement and revenue in CRM.
Partner with leadership on high-level corporate solicitations.
Lead planning and execution of fundraising events (galas, community events, campaigns, corporate engagement events).
Establish event revenue goals and manage budgets.
Secure event sponsorships, auction items, and in-kind donations.
Oversee vendor management, timelines, run-of-show, and logistics.
Ensure strong donor cultivation and stewardship touch points before, during, and after events.
Conduct post-event analysis including ROI, revenue performance, and engagement metrics.
Meet or exceed annual corporate and event fundraising goals.
Develop quarterly revenue projections and pipeline reports.
Monitor cost-to-raise-a-dollar and event profitability.
Identify opportunities to improve event revenue efficiency and donor conversion.
Ensure timely follow-up, recognition, and reporting to corporate partners.
Coordinate corporate volunteer engagement opportunities.
Develop impact reports for corporate sponsors.
Maintain consistent communication and visibility with key stakeholders.
Work closely with Development, Finance, and Program teams.
Align sponsorship messaging with organizational priorities.
Support grant alignment where corporate partnerships intersect with program initiatives.
Collaborate with marketing to ensure strong brand presence at events.
Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times.
Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.
Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.
Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.
Work with average supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.