Manager of Events & Corporate Sponsorships

CASCADE AIDS PROJECT•Portland, OR

3d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CAP Northwest (Cascade AIDS Project) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP Northwest, Prism Health and Our House. CAP Northwest is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Manager of Events & Corporate Sponsorships. As the Manager of Events & Corporate Sponsorships (MECS) for CAP Northwest, you will plan, manage, and execute a diverse range of revenue-generating events designed to engage donors and promote awareness of our mission: to advance compassionate, whole-person care for LGBTQ+ people and those impacted by HIV. The primary events in FY27 are the CAP Art Auction, AIDS Walk Northwest, and Dining Out for Life, among other community engagement touchpoints. The MECS is part of the CAP Northwest Advancement Team, which focuses on community engagement, events, and donor investment, and includes the Senior Director of Advancement, Individual Giving Manager, Advancement Systems Manager, and Community Engagement Manager. As a member of the leadership team, this role plays a pivotal part in our collective fundraising efforts, contributing to the organization's combined event fundraising goal exceeding $1.35 million for FY27. This is a full-time position based at our Davis St. location in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood. While the primary work location will be Davis St., this role will also require regular travel throughout the Portland Metro area.

Requirements

Five or more years’ experience in each of the following areas:
Proven leadership in the planning and execution of events grossing $500,000 or more.
Executing a wide variety of event modalities including galas, outdoor events, small fundraisers, etc.
Soliciting corporate sponsorships and managing partner benefits
Leading the creation and rigorous management of event budgets
Planning an Events Model for a Non-Profit Agency to ensure service to the full community.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Experience managing projects in a management tool like Asana.
Excellent relationship-building skills with both external partners and internal colleagues.
Demonstrated success working with populations across multi-dimensional diversity (race, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, and other protected groups)
Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of CAP Northwest’s signature fundraising events, managing event strategy, timelines, logistics, internal coordination, vendors, and implementation from concept through completion.
Develop and manage corporate sponsorship strategies and relationships for agency events and organizational priorities, including prospecting, solicitation, proposal development, negotiation, fulfillment, stewardship, renewal, and growth of corporate support.
Establish and manage event revenue goals, budgets, and financial performance in partnership with Advancement leadership, including forecasting, expense management, reconciliation, and strategies to maximize net fundraising revenue.
Serve as the primary project manager for major events, developing comprehensive workplans, coordinating stakeholders and deliverables, leading planning meetings, and ensuring projects remain on schedule, within scope, and within budget.
Guide the ongoing vision and evolution of CAP Northwest’s fundraising event portfolio, ensuring events remain relevant, inclusive, mission-aligned, and responsive to diverse communities and audiences while identifying new event concepts, partnerships, and opportunities to diversify and grow revenue.
Manage external event relationships and production partners, including venues, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other partners; oversee contracting, service delivery, and fulfillment of organizational commitments.