Corporate Sponsorship Outreach Lead

Human Health Project (HHP) is a holistic health literacy charity. Our mission is to improve the health of the underserved and vulnerable through holistic information, education and advocacy. Our objective is to empower people to manage their own health with improved outcomes and no medical errors. For more information, please visit our website including viewing our "Shared Patient Information" program page which includes 50 pages of reports on both our Migraine and Lupus and feedback received from people who reviewed the reports in the section, "What Our Members are Saying" - https://tinyurl.com/4c5y3mfa and our "Healthcare Access Program" which includes short video courses in our Learning Academy - https://tinyurl.com/4xwdz5wh , Patient Advocacy Workshops in Los Angeles, - https://tinyurl.com/mryave5x and in Northern Ireland - https://tinyurl.com/nhj6kp7p and our Online Peer to Peer Events - https://tinyurl.com/5ddmxuyn

The Corporate Sponsorship Outreach Lead plays a key role in driving our mission forward by securing strategic sponsorships from corporate partners. This role blends business development, relationship management, and storytelling to create win-win partnerships that support our programs and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying Ideal Sponsors: You will research and identify corporations whose values align with our organization's mission and whose interests align with our specific events or programs.
• Developing Outreach Strategies: You will create and implement plans to effectively engage potential sponsors, including crafting compelling proposals and presentations.
• Building and Maintaining Relationships: You will initiate and manage communication with prospective sponsors through various channels, nurturing these relationships and ensuring sponsors feel valued.
• Securing Sponsorships: You will present sponsorship opportunities, negotiate agreements, and finalize sponsorship contracts.
• Ensuring Sponsor Satisfaction: You will manage sponsor benefits, provide regular updates, and ensure sponsors receive the recognition and value they expect.
• Tracking and Reporting: You will maintain accurate records of all sponsorship activities, including contact information, progress, and financial details.
• Collaborating with Internal Teams: You will work closely with marketing, event planning, and other teams to create attractive sponsorship packages and promotional materials.

Skills and Competences:

• Sales and Business Development: Proven experience in sales, business development, or nonprofit fundraising and you have crucial experience in sales, business development, or fundraising for identifying, cultivating, and securing sponsorships.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for engaging with potential sponsors and presenting compelling proposals.
• Relationship Building: You have the vital ability to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with sponsors for long-term partnerships.
• Project Management: You demonstrate exceptional project management skills, needed to manage sponsorship outreach activities, track progress, and ensure deliverables are met.
• Negotiation Skills: You have the ability to negotiate sponsorship agreements and ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Analytical Skills: You can analyze data, identify trends, and develop effective outreach strategies.
• Organizational Skills: You possess excellent organizational skills, necessary to manage a database of sponsors, track progress, and manage budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of proven experience in sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or nonprofit fundraising.
• Strong network of corporate contacts and decision-makers across industries.
• Experience developing sponsorship packages for events, programs, or community initiatives.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, fundraising software, and data analytics tools.

Time Commitment:

• Full-time position with flexibility around major sponsorship campaigns and events.
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be required to attend sponsor-related events or meetings.

Remote/In-Person Status:

• Primarily remote with structured virtual meetings and regular progress reporting.
• Occasional in-person engagements for sponsor meetings, events, or key organizational activities.

Reports To:

• Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)