Sponsor Growth Manager

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Complete the application form: https://forms.gle/yodJKZaotN8eTHr28
• Email a current resume/CV to patrick.irwin@selflesssolutions.org with the subject line "Sponsor Growth Manager Application - [Your Name]"

About Selfless Solutions

Selfless Solutions is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that every Tanzanian child has the chance to thrive. The Selfless Sponsor Program is one of our core pathways for accomplishing this goal. Unlike most sponsor programs, we provide our children with access to high-quality private schools, creating a direct and measurable pathway toward better futures.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Sponsor Growth Manager to lead sponsor acquisition efforts in the Pittsburgh region. This is a part-time, performance-driven role (approximately 20 hours per week expected) with flexibility based on results. The role focuses on building partnerships, delivering in-person presentations, and converting individuals into sponsors through high-trust, community-based engagement. Success in this role is measured by outcomes, not hours worked.

What You Will Do

Build Partnerships

• Develop relationships with churches, community organizations, companies and local networks
• Secure speaking opportunities and manage ongoing engagement with partner organizations

Deliver Presentations & Drive Sponsorships

• Present to groups and clearly communicate the sponsorship model
• Lead sponsorship asks and convert interested individuals
• Follow up with prospective sponsors to close commitments

Manage Pipeline & Follow-Up

• Track leads, conversations, and outcomes
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospective sponsors
• Build a simple, repeatable system for managing sponsor acquisition

Represent the Organization Locally

• Serve as a representative of Selfless Solutions in Pittsburgh and Western PA
• Build a strong local network and referral base
• Grow awareness and credibility within the community

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently closing 4+ new full sponsorships per month to start
• Building a growing network of active partner organizations
• Delivering regular presentations with strong conversion rates
• Creating a repeatable, sustainable sponsor acquisition pipeline
• Demonstrating ownership and ability to drive results independently

What We Are Looking For

• Strong communicator, comfortable speaking in front of groups
• Ability to build relationships and earn trust quickly
• Self-starter who can operate independently and manage their own pipeline
• Results-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability

Strong preference for candidates with experience in:

• Fundraising
• Sales or business development
• Partnership development or community outreach

Candidates with experience in roles that require direct outreach, relationship building, and closing commitments will be especially well suited for this position.

Location & Work Structure

• Must be based within a 45-minute driving distance of downtown Pittsburgh. Candidates located significantly outside this range will not be considered.
• Part-time role (~20 hours per week expected) with flexibility based on results
• Primarily remote, with regular in-person meetings, presentations, and events required

Compensation & Structure

• Part-time independent contractor (1099) role
• Starting compensation of approximately $24,000 annually
• Clear performance expectations tied to sponsor growth (target of 4+ new sponsors per month)
• Compensation expected to increase over time based on results and expanded responsibilities
• Reasonable travel expenses related to outreach, presentations, meetings, and other approved role-related activities may be reimbursed

Benefits

This is a contractor role and does not include traditional employee benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off). The role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to take ownership of a core growth function within the organization.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to building a repeatable sponsor acquisition model and establishing Pittsburgh as a core growth market. The individual in this position will play a key role in expanding the organization’s impact.

There are no benefits, this is a 1099 arrangement.

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