Sponsorship Program Lead

Job Summary

This position manages the Children's Wisconsin Foundation's sponsorship program across our fundraising events portfolio. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Engagement & Philanthropy, the role collaborates closely with Event Leads responsible for logistics and overall fundraising along with Communications team and the Corporate Engagement and Development teams- whose donors may also serve as event sponsors. The role drives the design and execution of a high-performing sponsorship program that increases revenue, establishes and upholds standards for sponsorship benefit delivery, and ensures a consistently high level of donor stewardship and relationship management. Additionally, it carries responsibility for securing more than $1 million in annual sponsorship revenue.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required or relevant experience.
• 5+ years fundraising and/or sales experience required.
• Consistent demonstration of portfolio management with a record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals required.
• Strong network and relationships within the Wisconsin professional community.

Skills and Abilities

• Skills and abilities to make new contacts and build relationships to develop and nurture support/commitment for the hospital through sponsorships.
• Goal oriented and creative self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Requires strong organizational and project management skills to lead and evaluate sponsorship solicitation and fulfillment, while effectively collaborating across teams.
• Personal sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to support cross-team training and resource sharing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker.
• Drives for results.
• Willingness to accept and provide feedback.

Qualifications

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.