Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager

POSITION: Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Philanthropy Officer

SALARY: $74,000 - $78,000

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

HOURS: Full Time - 40 Hours Weekly

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position with administrative offices located at 3875 South 66th Street Suite 101, Tacoma WA 98409.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound (BGCSPS) is a non-profit organization that CHANGES LIVES through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable, and fun environment. BGCSPS’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We have been providing a safe, fun, and positive environment at our sites with trained and dedicated professional staff for more than 80 years. Members are involved in age-appropriate activities based upon our three priority outcomes of Academic Success, Character Development, and Healthy Lifestyles.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Corporate Partnerships & Events Manager is a leadership role within the Philanthropy team, responsible for driving over $1.1 million in annual revenue through a combined portfolio of corporate partnerships and fundraising events. This position manages all aspects of our corporate sponsorship and engagement strategy, including cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and volunteer integration; and leads the planning and performance of BGCSPS’s signature fundraising events. The Manager directly supervises the Events Coordinator and works closely with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to align events and partnerships with the organization’s mission and financial goals.

We are seeking a strategic thinker and relationship-builder—someone who can connect day-to-day execution with long-term growth, and who brings both creativity and accountability to their work. The ideal candidate thrives in a cross-functional environment, is energized by donor engagement, and brings a learning mindset and collaborative leadership style to their team.

While this role is focused on philanthropic revenue, it operates within a strong values-driven culture. The Manager will represent BGCSPS at community and civic events, ensuring that our partnerships and public presence reflect the needs and aspirations of the youth and communities we serve. This position collaborates closely with Marketing & Communications, Operations, and Executive leadership, and works directly with Board members and volunteer leadership on sponsorships, event strategy, and donor engagement, to deliver cohesive, mission-aligned fundraising and engagement experiences.

FUNCTION/TASKS

1. Corporate Giving & Sponsorship Management
   • Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 corporate partners and prospects, generating $450,000+ in annual revenue through sponsorships and philanthropic investments.
   • Personally engage partners through prospecting, strategic proposals, and long-term stewardship that aligns corporate goals with BGCSPS’s mission.
2. Event Leadership & Revenue Accountability
   • Supervise the Events Coordinator and lead all aspects of event strategy, planning, and execution.
   • With the Events Coordinator, manage and grow $750K+ in annual event revenue, including forecasting, expense management, and budget accountability.
   • Set and track performance metrics such as attendance, donor and sponsor retention, and net revenue to evaluate and improve event performance.
   • Collaborate with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, Individual Giving Manager, Board members, and other organizational leaders to develop event audiences and deepen donor engagement.
3. Community Integration & Corporate Engagement
   • Design and implement corporate engagement strategies that are rooted in community context and meaningful to both partners and Club youth.
   • Coordinate corporate volunteer opportunities and service projects in partnership with the Volunteer Coordinator, ensuring meaningful engagement that supports Club needs and deepens partner relationships.
4. Brand Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration
   • Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Communications to align messaging, sponsorship materials, and public-facing content.
   • Work closely with the Operations team to ensure seamless event execution and alignment with Club logistics, staffing, and youth engagement.
   • Represent BGCSPS in business and civic communities, ensuring that events and partnerships reflect the values of the organization and the communities we serve.
5. Data, Reporting & Administrative Excellence
   • Maintain accurate donor and sponsorship records in Blackbaud NXT; manage invoicing, tracking, and pledge fulfillment.
   • Deliver clear, timely impact reports and digital assets to demonstrate the return on investment for corporate partners.
6. Leadership, Culture & Values
   • Build an inspiring corporate engagement and event fundraising program grounded in BGCSPS’s mission, vision, and organizational values.
   • Engage with Board members as partners in fundraising and sponsorship, including collaboration on event strategy, donor introductions, and committee involvement.
   • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture, bringing a mindset of integrity, learning, and shared success.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age; possess a high school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate giving, sponsorship, fundraising events, or a related development role.
• Demonstrated success managing a revenue portfolio and meeting financial goals, including event income and expense forecasting.
• Experience leading the strategy and execution of fundraising events, including sponsorship fulfillment and post-event evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with external stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, connect dots across functions, and contribute to long-term relationship-building and donor pipeline development.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and cross-functional collaboration.
• A collaborative, coachable, and learning-oriented mindset; eagerness to grow within the role and contribute to a values-driven, team-oriented culture.
• Proficient in donor databases (preferably Blackbaud NXT), Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for signature events and cultivation activities.
• Personal alignment with the mission and values of BGCSPS and commitment to youth development and community impact.
• Driving
  • Must have reliable personal vehicle for business related travel.
  • Valid WA State driver’s license with acceptable 3 year MVR - driving record.
  • Verification of Tier 2 Insurance standards.
  • Willingness to travel within designated region for community partnership visits and business meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and/or leading cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of the Puget Sound philanthropic or business community.
• Experience working with Board members and/or volunteer committees in a fundraising context.
• Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

To keep our staff safe we adhere to the CDC safety guidelines and remain in close communication with local health departments, program partners, and local School Districts to work together to serve our youth in the safest way we can.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities at all times displaying tact, maturity and flexibility; good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Skills essential for successful communications include speaking and writing. Physical requirements include sight, hearing, being active and on your feet for a minimum of four hours; adapt to changes in a highly energetic work environment; other duties as assigned.

Environment of the position: both indoors and outdoors; possibility of adverse weather conditions; noise, dust, pollen and insects; including contact with the public. Possible contact with dissatisfied and/or abusive individuals.

NOTE: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not intended to contain, or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

BENEFITS

• Paid Sick Leave - 56 hours of paid sick time off annually (prorated on date of hire).
• 401(K) Automatic Enrollment of 1%, with up to a 4% match, after one year of employment.
• Paid Vacation Accrues per pay period, totaling two (2) weeks annually.
• Personal All In Day - One (1) personal All In day (8 hours) annually after 3 months of employment.
• Paid Holidays - Eleven (11) Paid holidays per year.
• Insurance You are eligible to participate in company sponsored insurance programs which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BGCSPS is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We strive to hire the best available persons for every job. BGCSPS policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identification, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful.