Business Development & Strategic Sponsorships Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic partnerships and sponsorship roadmap, including timelines and priority targets
• Identify, cultivate, and secure corporate and season sponsors, advertising partnerships, grants, and other funding sources
• Build relationships with mission-aligned corporations, foundations, and funding partners in the social impact space
• Support the development of sponsorship packages, partner value propositions, and impact-aligned deliverables
• Explore and pursue ecosystem partnerships with major technology platforms and companies (e.g., Meta, Amazon, Microsoft) and seek inclusion in relevant social impact initiatives and programs
• Collaborate closely with Community, Serve Us leadership to align revenue strategy with platform values, content, and community priorities
• Track partnership progress and provide regular updates on pipeline development and milestones

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business development, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, or fundraising within social impact, media, technology, or adjacent fields
• Strong existing relationships with corporate, foundation, or ecosystem partners preferred
• Proven ability to develop partnership strategies and move relationships from introduction to commitment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, mission-driven approach
• Comfort working in an early-stage, fast-evolving environment