Sponsorship Program Lead

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

This position manages the Children’s Wisconsin Foundation's sponsorship program across our fundraising events portfolio. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Engagement & Philanthropy, the role collaborates closely with Event Leads responsible for logistics and overall fundraising along with Communications team and the Corporate Engagement and Development teams- whose donors may also serve as event sponsors. The role drives the design and execution of a high-performing sponsorship program that increases revenue, establishes and upholds standards for sponsorship benefit delivery, and ensures a consistently high level of donor stewardship and relationship management. Additionally, it carries responsibility for securing more than $1 million in annual sponsorship revenue.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required or relevant experience.
• 5+ years fundraising and/or sales experience required.
• Consistent demonstration of portfolio management with a record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals required.
• Strong network and relationships within the Wisconsin professional community.
• Skills and abilities to make new contacts and build relationships to develop and nurture support/commitment for the hospital through sponsorships.
• Goal oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to lead and evaluate sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment, while effectively collaborating across teams.
• Personal sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to support cross-team training and resource sharing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker.
• Drives for results.
• Willingness to accept and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Children's Wisconsin Foundation's sponsorship program across fundraising events.
• Drives the design and execution of a high-performing sponsorship program.
• Increases revenue through the sponsorship program.
• Establishes and upholds standards for sponsorship benefit delivery.
• Ensures a consistently high level of donor stewardship and relationship management.
• Secures more than $1 million in annual sponsorship revenue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level