Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Events

The New York Opportunity Network•New York, NY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Events is a key member of The Opportunity Network’s Strategic Advancement team, managing collaborative projects that balance fundraising and programmatic goals. Reporting to the Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships and Events, the Manager oversees a portfolio of corporate supporters, executes employee engagement opportunities and bespoke sponsorship events, and serves as the primary point of contact for Night of Opportunity Gala donors. The role provides high-touch donor and sponsor support through clear communication and careful management of sponsorship benefits and participation. The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid in-person arrangement. It is full-time and exempt, with an ASAP start date. The role requires strong communication, organization, attention to detail, project management, initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, discretion, and creative thinking. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption has been approved. The Opportunity Network (OppNet) works to provide students, regardless of background, with resources and connections to achieve college and career goals. Its programs include a Fellows program serving New York City students, Career Fluency® Partnerships, and Opportunity Ignited, which supports employers with intern matching and training. The hiring salary range is $70,433–$77,250, commensurate with experience. Eligible employees receive medical coverage, an HRA, a Flexible Spending Account, family leave, life insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off through vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Full-time employees can participate in the 403(b) retirement benefit program.

Requirements

3–5 years of successful experience in development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate compellingly with donors, corporate partners, volunteers, Board members, staff, students, and alumni.
Strong organization and the ability to manage, follow through on, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivation, resourcefulness, attention to detail and deadlines, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate strategy into goals and actions.
Commitment to OppNet’s mission, vision, and values.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption has been approved.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in corporate partner management and events-based fundraising is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of corporate funders and prospects through identification, research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Develop tailored proposals, agreement letters, invoices, reports, engagement updates, and other documentation for corporate partners and prospects.
Partner with the Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships and Events and program teams to create and execute sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities aligned with OppNet’s vision, programming, and impact goals.
Provide live support for in-person employee engagement events, including materials preparation, logistics, and activity facilitation.
Maintain team files, systems, and processes; take ownership of designated existing systems and collaborate on developing and maintaining new systems and processes.
Manage the Night of Opportunity Gala’s central inbox and donor and sponsor communications, including giving levels, preferred listing names, benefits, and RSVPs.
Create and maintain accurate records of Gala donors and sponsors, tracking gifts and benefit details.
Work with Development Operations and Donor Engagement to process Gala revenue received by credit card and obtain necessary gift information from team members.
Support the cross-functional Gala team with guest seating, revenue and outreach tracking, and creating and reviewing external event materials.
Participate in organization-wide learning sessions, working groups, and optional affinity groups.
Attend weekly team meetings, All Hands meetings, All Staff meetings, team retreats, and the annual institution-wide retreat.