
Business Development Associate: Corporate Partnership (Sponsorship)
- This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
- Associates are expected to contribute a minimum of 5 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 48 hours.
- STW™ welcomes volunteers who are seeking skill-based volunteering opportunity. STW™ shall provide "letter of recommendation" professionals who demonstrate outstanding contribution for professional references.
SUMMARY:
Corporate Partnerships Associate will help with the day-to-day corporate engagement activities, develop and maintain positive relations with existing partners, and work towards growth and expansion of partnership resources and leads.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Development and acquisition of corporate partners, memberships and innovation services, and other revenue generating activities.
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Manage and grow relationships with an existing portfolio of strategic partners using a proactive and service-oriented approach; increase sponsorship opportunities.
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Analyze and report on trends regarding fundraising efforts.
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Research, identify, and solicit partnerships with new external organizations and corporations.
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Work with leadership to identify new opportunities for new programming or initiatives; assist in the execution of programming innovations as appropriate
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Attend Bi-weekly, one-on-one, monthly meetings as required
EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
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Fundraising experience or education preferred.
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Associates degree or equivalent experience (6 months to 1-year full time paid corporate/non - profit work experience
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Demonstrated success managing portfolios of major corporate prospects/accounts through the process of identification, cultivation, solicitation and closure.
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Self-directed team member with the ability to coordinate many varied programs and projects simultaneously.
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Excellent communicator and presenter with superior attention to detail.
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Collaborative colleague with the ability to work with diverse volunteers, donors and staff across many disciplines and with varied perspectives.
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Superior written communication skills.