Corporate Partnerships Associate

URBAN LAND INSTITUTE•Washington, DC

1d•$65,822 - $71,581•Onsite

About The Position

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is seeking a Corporate Partnerships Associate to join its growing Partnership Services team. This new position will be the go-to contact for a set of corporate partners and will provide operational support for sponsorship delivery at ULI's largest meetings. The role emphasizes service and execution, with a clear growth path into managing a portfolio of corporate partner accounts. ULI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization with over 48,000 members worldwide, dedicated to shaping the future of the built environment.

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in account management, partnerships, client services, sponsorship fulfillment, or nonprofit development, ideally including responsibility for own accounts or client relationships.
Genuine comfort communicating with external contacts at every level, from executive assistants to CEOs and CMOs, with polish and confidence.
Strong Excel skills beyond the basics: ability to build, manipulate, and maintain spreadsheets and work comfortably with data daily.
Exceptional organization and prioritization skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional correspondence and reports without heavy editing.
A collaborative, positive, no-ego approach; ability to work well in a small team, take feedback, and pitch in wherever needed.
Grace under pressure and a customer service mindset.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an association, nonprofit, or membership organization.
Event or conference sponsorship experience.
Familiarity with email marketing platforms (Real Magnet or similar) and CRM or AMS systems (such as NetFORUM).
Interest in real estate, land use, and the built environment; curiosity and a willingness to learn ULI.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day contact for a portfolio of corporate partners, handling registration requests, member roster updates, access needs, and general problem-solving.
Deliver a high level of service to partners, including managing their registrations for major meetings.
Support partner renewals, working in advance of renewal dates, and eventually owning renewals for assigned accounts.
Handle ad hoc partner research and time-sensitive requests with speed and grace.
Support sponsorship delivery for the Spring and Fall Meetings, including tracking deliverables, invoicing sponsors, managing event registration requests, and supporting on-site activations.
Attend the Spring and Fall Meetings to work with the team on-site and build relationships with partners and members.
Pull and analyze partner data from ULI's CRM with the Operations team.
Prepare annual engagement reports detailing the value of each partner's relationship with ULI.
Produce post-meeting stewardship reports for sponsors.
Own the quarterly corporate partner newsletter, coordinating content and deployment.
Draft clear, professional partner-facing correspondence and materials.
Work with ULI's meetings, product council, and other teams to meet partner expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.