Sponsorship Coordinator

Python Software Foundation•Beaverton, OR

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is seeking a full-time, fully remote (US-based) Sponsorship Coordinator to manage the systems and processes that ensure the success of its sponsorship program. This role involves regular professional communication with sponsors and prospects, and is crucial for the organization's revenue, as charitable corporate sponsorships are the core source of the PSF’s funding. The ideal candidate is self-directed, process- and detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable with frequent professional email communication. This position offers an opportunity to join a small, talented, and friendly team in a mission-oriented environment, with ample opportunities for learning and initiative. It's a great chance to build or develop nonprofit fundraising and operational experience within the vibrant open source technology sector.

Requirements

Excellent attention to process/recordkeeping detail.
Excellent information & process organization skills.
Strong ability to improve and design systems.
Strong communication skills, particularly “customer service” type skills such as communicating with groups of stakeholders like volunteers, clients, funders, etc.
Strong internal motivation/independent worker.
Flexibility and eagerness to jump in and support a scrappy team and receive that support in return.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Professional verbal and written English skills.
US-based & authorized to work in the US.
4+ years professional experience total.
3+ years experience in a role with significant responsibilities related to organization of tasks, information/data, or people (e.g., grant management, donor management, volunteer organizing, bookkeeping, inventory management, HR administration, etc.).
1+ years experience in a role requiring frequent and professional communication with a significant number of stakeholders (e.g., customers, internal clients, volunteers, community members, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience.
Nonprofit experience.
Open source/Python/tech experience.

Responsibilities

Sponsorship administration, including tracking sponsorship renewals, status, deadlines, and benefits.
Managing the sponsorship agreement process and maintaining agreement files.
Fulfilling sponsor benefits.
Providing sponsor customer support.
Managing and improving sponsorship-related processes, systems, and documentation.
Sponsorship prospecting, outreach, and relationship management.
Researching prospective sponsors.
Contacting prospects and existing sponsors regarding renewals.
Collecting and integrating sponsor feedback.
Sponsor relationship stewardship.
Updating sponsorship program materials, including the prospectus.
Creating guides and reference materials for sponsors.
Maintaining sponsor-facing resources on python.org and us.pycon.org websites.
Providing regular outreach to significant/recurring individual donors.
Supporting year-end fundraisers and other drives.
Occasional support on research related to grant opportunities and grant proposals.
Miscellaneous PyCon US support.