Manager, Corporate Sponsorship & Development

About the role

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ convenes and leads our community to strengthen Jewish life, care for those in need, and support Israel. We serve Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union, and parts of Somerset County, connecting people to resources and meaningful opportunities to engage.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Sponsorship Program Leadership
• Design, build, and manage a comprehensive corporate sponsorship strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new corporate sponsors and partners
• Strengthen relationships with existing corporate sponsors to increase retention and revenue
• Develop sponsorship packages, proposals, and recognition opportunities
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sponsorship opportunities with events, programs, and initiatives
• Track and analyze sponsorship performance, pipeline, and revenue growth
• Annual Campaign & Development Support
• Serve as an active member of the development team supporting the annual campaign
• Manage a portfolio of corporate and/or individual donors as part of campaign efforts
• Auxiliary donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Partner with leadership and volunteer solicitors to advance campaign goals
• Support campaign events, communications, and engagement strategies
• Relationship Management & External Engagement
• Represent the organization in the community, building visibility and relationships with business leaders
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including board members and volunteers
• Attend and support organizational events, sponsorship activations, and donor engagements
• Program Development & Operations
• Establish processes and structure for a sponsorship program that currently needs expansion and focus
• Maintain accurate records of sponsor engagement and pipeline activity in CRM systems
• Prepare reports on sponsorship revenue, trends, and opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, or related field
• Proven success in securing sponsorships, partnerships, or revenue-generating relationships
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising and annual campaigns preferred

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Relationship management and influence
• Revenue growth mindset
• Collaboration across teams
• Initiative and ability to build structure where it doesn’t yet exist

Measures of Success

• Growth in corporate sponsorship revenue
• Number and quality of new corporate partnerships established
• Retention and expansion of existing sponsors
• Contribution to annual campaign goals
• Increased visibility and engagement of corporate partners