Director of Sponsorship

The Director of Sponsorship is a volunteer leadership role at Pickleball for PINK, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fighting breast cancer through community-driven pickleball tournaments. This is a real position with real responsibility. You will work directly with our founding team to identify, pursue, and secure sponsorship partnerships that support our mission and fuel our growth.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential sponsors from local businesses, regional companies, and national brands
• Draft compelling outreach emails and sponsorship proposals on behalf of Pickleball for PINK
• Manage a sponsorship pipeline and track the status of all active outreach
• Follow up with prospects and maintain consistent communication throughout the sponsorship cycle
• Maintain records of confirmed sponsors, sponsorship tiers, and outstanding commitments
• Communicate directly with co-founders on pipeline progress and strategy
• Help identify new sponsorship opportunities as the organization expands nationally

Qualifications

• Current high school student with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Personable, persistent, and not afraid to make an ask
• Genuine interest in nonprofit work, sales, fundraising, or social impact
• Prior experience in sales, leadership, or community outreach is a plus but not required

Additional Details

• This is a fully remote, volunteer position
• Time commitment is flexible and can be worked around a school schedule
• You will carry the title of Director of Sponsorship at a registered 501(c)(3) organization, which carries real weight on college applications and resumes
• You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, corporate outreach, and organizational strategy working directly alongside the founding team