SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a motivated Sponsorship Coordinator to assist the Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer in building relationships and organization support with local businesses. You will conduct market analysis, initiate contact with prospects, generate leads and sales, maintain relationships with existing clients and address their needs, and complete a range of administrative duties.
To excel in this role, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, have excellent people skills, and be comfortable pitching and presenting to customers regularly.
• Assess the company’s need for grant or sponsorship needs.
• Develop proposals in order to send to different organizations in order to solicit sponsorships.
• Draft contracts and research corporate projects through different media channels.
• Create and implement plans to attain sponsorships from different grant providers.
• Meet clients and explain to them the need for grants and their eventual benefits.
• Implement sponsorship strategies in order to maximize revenues.
• Ensure appropriate delivery of sponsorship programs at every level of the project.
• Seek new sponsors by taking referrals and searching for different avenues such as the web.
• Handle negotiations with sponsors and ensure that the agreement that has been reached is the closest to the objective of the plan.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement events to bring together possible sponsors.
• Act as a liaison between sponsors and the company.
• Assist managers in order to ensure the efficacy of existing sponsorship programs.
• Ensure that are marketing activities aimed at acquiring and using grants are coordinated properly and are in sync with the program’s directives.
• Ensure that sponsors are integrated into as many aspects of promotional campaigns as possible.
• Ensure the delivery of agreed sponsor benefits successfully.
• Write and file sponsorship reports for the benefit of documentation and review.
• Open fundraising events and ensure coordination of aspects such as ticketing and hospitality.
• Coordinate event guest lists, catering, and entertainment requirements.
• Seek in-kind support from different corporations and foundations.
• Develop appropriate correspondence such as proposals, thank you letters, and program outcome information.
Responsibilities:
To excel in this role, you will enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, have excellent people skills, and be comfortable pitching and presenting to customers regularly.
• Assess the company’s need for grant or sponsorship needs.
• Develop proposals in order to send to different organizations in order to solicit sponsorships.
• Draft contracts and research corporate projects through different media channels.
• Create and implement plans to attain sponsorships from different grant providers.
• Meet clients and explain to them the need for grants and their eventual benefits.
• Implement sponsorship strategies in order to maximize revenues.
• Ensure appropriate delivery of sponsorship programs at every level of the project.
• Seek new sponsors by taking referrals and searching for different avenues such as the web.
• Handle negotiations with sponsors and ensure that the agreement that has been reached is the closest to the objective of the plan.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement events to bring together possible sponsors.
• Act as a liaison between sponsors and the company.
• Assist managers in order to ensure the efficacy of existing sponsorship programs.
• Ensure that are marketing activities aimed at acquiring and using grants are coordinated properly and are in sync with the program’s directives.
• Ensure that sponsors are integrated into as many aspects of promotional campaigns as possible.
• Ensure the delivery of agreed sponsor benefits successfully.
• Write and file sponsorship reports for the benefit of documentation and review.
• Open fundraising events and ensure coordination of aspects such as ticketing and hospitality.
• Coordinate event guest lists, catering, and entertainment requirements.
• Seek in-kind support from different corporations and foundations.
• Develop appropriate correspondence such as proposals, thank you letters, and program outcome information.
Responsibilities:
- Creating and identifying new markets to enter.
- Conducting market research to identify new business development opportunities.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers via email, phone, and in-person.
- Coordinating and arranging client events, meetings, appointments, and conferences.
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations and pitches for prospective clients.
- Writing and distributing agendas, proposals, cost estimates, and briefing documents for internal and external meetings.
- Creating and maintaining client databases and mail lists.
- Providing effective administrative support.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- 2 - 4 years of professional experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong networking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Flexible schedule
- Commission-based