Corporate Sponsorship Manager

Northwest Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Center is hiring a Corporate Sponsorship Manager for its Development team. The role serves as the primary point of contact for corporate sponsors and grows the corporate sponsorship program by building relationships that generate revenue, advance fundraising efforts, and support the organization’s events and mission. The position is based in Seattle, Washington, with a hybrid schedule requiring two days on-site, Monday through Friday. The wage range is $32.91–$41.14 per hour. Northwest Center provides disability-inclusive services from cradle to career, including early supports for children from birth to age 3, inclusive early learning for children from birth to age 6, employment services for adults with disabilities, and training and consultation for businesses and educators. Its stated vision is equitable access to education for all children and an employment rate for people with disabilities equal to that of the general population. The organization describes its culture as one that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion, values curiosity and critical thinking, and aims to create more equitable practices, policies, and culture. Northwest Center is an equal opportunity employer, including with respect to disability and veterans’ status, and offers reasonable accommodations during hiring and employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of experience in sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or business development.
Demonstrated success building corporate relationships, meeting revenue goals, and managing sponsorship opportunities from prospecting through close.
Professional experience using Salesforce.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit or association experience.
Experience using Salesforce for Nonprofits.
Previous experience soliciting major gifts.
Experience using Greater Giving or similar fundraising event management platforms.

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and strengthen corporate sponsor relationships in support of Northwest Center’s fundraising goals and mission.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure corporate sponsorships for signature events and other fundraising initiatives.
Develop sponsorship proposals, packages, and partnership opportunities that align sponsor objectives with Northwest Center’s impact.
Create and implement strategies to grow sponsorship revenue, increase recurring sponsor support, and expand the corporate sponsorship pipeline to meet annual fundraising goals.
Partner with Marketing and internal stakeholders to ensure sponsor recognition, fulfillment of sponsorship benefits, and promotional opportunities.
Maintain accurate sponsorship records, pipeline activity, revenue tracking, and reporting in Salesforce.
Coordinate invoicing and billing processes related to sponsorship agreements.
Support fundraising events and collaborate with the Special Events Coordinator on event planning and execution.
Represent Northwest Center professionally in the community and serve as an ambassador for its mission of inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment.
17 accrued paid time off days annually.
7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday; 3 floating holiday days annually after one year.
Parental leave and paid compassion leave.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health.
Mental wellness program including six free therapy sessions per year.
Company-provided ORCA Pass with unlimited use or a transportation benefit of $50 per month.
Opportunity to become a mentor or mentee through the Mentorship Match program.
Wellness reimbursement program of $25 per month.
Student loan contribution program of $50 per month.
Pet insurance discount program.