Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Events

The New York Opportunity Network • New York, NY

8d • $70,433 - $77,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Corporate Partnerships and Events is a key member of The Opportunity Network’s Strategic Advancement team, reporting to the Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships and Events. The role drives collaborative projects that balance fundraising and programmatic goals and manages a portfolio of corporate supporters, including employee engagement opportunities and bespoke sponsorship events. The manager serves as the primary contact for Night of Opportunity Gala donors, providing high-touch support through clear communication and management of sponsorship benefits and participation.

The position combines corporate partnership management, Gala donor and sponsor communications, event coordination, and organizational learning. The manager develops proposals and partner documentation, creates sponsorship and employee engagement opportunities with the Director and program teams, supports in-person events, maintains team systems and records, and collaborates with the cross-functional Gala team. The role requires strong communication, organization, attention to detail, project management, initiative, resourcefulness, professionalism, discretion, and creative thinking.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of successful experience in development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and 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, and attention to detail and deadlines, together with the ability to think strategically and translate strategy into goals and actions.
• Commitment to OppNet’s mission, vision, and values.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption has been approved.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in corporate partner management and events-based fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate funders and prospects throughout the prospect-to-donor cycle, including identification, research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop tailored proposals, agreement letters, invoices, reports, engagement updates, and other documents for corporate partners and prospects.
• Partner with the Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships and Events and OppNet 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 as needed, including preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and facilitating activities.
• Maintain team files, systems, and processes; take ownership of existing systems and partner in developing and maintaining new ones.
• Oversee the Night of Opportunity Gala’s central, high-volume inbox and manage donor and sponsor communications, including giving levels, preferred listing names, benefits, and RSVPs.
• Create and maintain accurate records of Gala donors and sponsors, tracking and updating giving and benefit details.
• Partner with Development Operations and Donor Engagement to process Gala credit-card revenue and secure necessary gift information from team members.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional Gala team on 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including health, dental, and vision.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Family leave with up to 100% coverage for twelve weeks.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement benefits, including access for full-time employees to a 403(b) retirement benefit program.
• Generous time off through vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed