Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Development Consultant

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and growing relationships with corporate partners to secure financial support, in-kind donations, and strategic collaborations that advance the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Outreach & Prospecting

• Manage and develop a provided pipeline of target companies and decision-makers
• Independently identify, research, and add new prospective corporate partners beyond the provided list
• Conduct outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings to generate new sponsorship leads
• Represent SOAR Outreach professionally and compellingly across all touchpoints

Sponsorship Sales & Deal Closing

• Present SOAR Outreach sponsorship and partnership opportunities to corporate prospects
• Negotiate and close sponsorship agreements aligned with defined package tiers
• Meet or exceed revenue goal within the 6–8 month engagement window
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of outreach activities, pipeline status, and deal progress

Event Sponsorship

• Secure event sponsors across a range of investment levels, from presenting sponsors to community supporters
• Coordinate with the SOAR Outreach team on sponsor recognition, activation logistics, and deliverables (all marketing assets will be provided)

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in corporate sponsorship sales, partnership development, or business development
• Strong skills in CRM/Donor& Partner Management Systems/Prospect Research & Corporate Intelligence Tools/Proposal & Presentation Software/Communication & Outreach Tools/Project Management & Collaboration Tools/Financial & Reporting Tools/Event & Sponsorship Management Tools
• Demonstrated track record of closing sponsorship or partnership deals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling pitches
• Existing network of corporate decision-makers, CSR/DEI leads, or marketing executives is a strong plus
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a pipeline independently
• Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial, mission-driven environment
• Preferred experience securing sponsorships for events, educational organizations, or nonprofit/social impact initiatives