Director of Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships

Director of Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships

Okanagan Science Centre

Location: Vernon, BC (Hybrid/In-Person)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Okanagan Science Centre

The Okanagan Science Centre (OSC) is a community-based, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and lifelong learning through hands-on science experiences. OSC is entering a transformative period, including a major capital campaign to relocate into a fully accessible facility that will serve as a regional hub for science education in the North Okanagan.

The Opportunity

The Director of Corporate Sponsorship & Partnerships plays a critical leadership role in advancing the Okanagan Science Centre’s fundraising and partnership strategy during a period of significant growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for securing, stewarding, and growing corporate sponsorships, partnerships, and revenue-generating collaborations to support both operating priorities and a multi-year capital campaign.

This position is ideal for a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser with a strong track record in corporate sponsorship, business development, and partnership activation.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Sponsorship & Revenue Generation

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate sponsorship strategy aligned with organizational priorities and capital campaign goals.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit, corporate partners across sponsorships, naming opportunities, program support, and events.
• Secure new sponsorships while growing and renewing existing corporate relationships.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective corporate partners and sponsors.
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements and ensure fulfillment of recognition and activation commitments
• Develop compelling sponsorship packages and proposals tied to exhibits, programs, spaces, and community impact.

Capital Campaign Support

• Play a lead role in securing corporate contributions toward OSC’s capital campaign.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, board members, and campaign volunteers on sponsorship strategy and solicitations.
• Develop compelling sponsorship packages and proposals tied to exhibits, programs, spaces, and community impact.

Stewardship, Recognition & Activation

• Ensure excellent stewardship of corporate partners through regular communication, impact reporting, and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications staff to deliver meaningful recognition and activation opportunities.
• Track sponsorship deliverables to ensure contractual obligations are met.

Strategy, Planning & Reporting

• Contribute to annual fundraising planning, revenue forecasting, and performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of sponsorship activity and revenue in CRM or tracking systems.
• Report regularly to the Executive Director on progress, pipeline, and performance metrics.

Collaboration & Representation

• Represent the Okanagan Science Centre at community, business, and networking events.
• Work collaboratively with board members, staff, and volunteers to advance partnership opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in corporate sponsorship, fundraising, or business development.
• Demonstrated success securing five- and six-figure corporate contributions or sponsorships.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with non-profits, cultural organizations, or capital campaigns is a strong asset.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and fundraising best practices.
• Post-secondary education in fundraising, business, marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Compensation: Base Salary $70,000 plus incentive opportunities based on revenue generation and partnership outcomes

Note: A clean Police Information Check including the vulnerable sector is a condition of employment for successful candidates. The check must be completed prior to commencement of work.

Position will be open until a suitable candidate is found. Email a resume and cover letter clearly outlining why you are a fit to the Executive Director, Dione Chambers d.chambers@okscience.ca