What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead position at H.AAPI?
H.AAPI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Community, thrive through the implementation of networking, programs, resources, and tools. We aim to provide the AAPI community with affordable, accessible and high-quality networking events, as well as webinars and other services that will help the community and individuals thrive.
H.AAPI is a vessel for the growing needs of the AAPI community, especially students, young professionals, and working professionals. H.AAPI strives to organize accessible, affordable, and flexible networking events, workshops, and webinars uniquely tailored to the community. We hope to be a bridge for students across various stages of life, fields, interests, hobbies, and professional goals to engage, exchange information, and encourage collaboration, with a primary goal of each person walking away from our events having either learned something new or earned a new long-lasting connection.
Whether you’re seeking to expand your professional network, access valuable resources, or contribute to the empowerment of the AAPI community, we invite you to join us at H.AAPI. Let’s create a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
All roles are unpaid, volunteer roles; and require 10 - 15 hours per week. No person should exceed 8 hours unless they speak with a manager.
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Position Summary
The Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead develops and manages strategic relationships that expand the organization’s reach, strengthen community engagement, and generate financial and in-kind support. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding partnerships with sponsors, nonprofits, community groups, and local businesses in support of the organization’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
H.AAPI is a vessel for the growing needs of the AAPI community, especially students, young professionals, and working professionals. H.AAPI strives to organize accessible, affordable, and flexible networking events, workshops, and webinars uniquely tailored to the community. We hope to be a bridge for students across various stages of life, fields, interests, hobbies, and professional goals to engage, exchange information, and encourage collaboration, with a primary goal of each person walking away from our events having either learned something new or earned a new long-lasting connection.
Whether you’re seeking to expand your professional network, access valuable resources, or contribute to the empowerment of the AAPI community, we invite you to join us at H.AAPI. Let’s create a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
All roles are unpaid, volunteer roles; and require 10 - 15 hours per week. No person should exceed 8 hours unless they speak with a manager.
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Position Summary
The Partnerships & Sponsorships Lead develops and manages strategic relationships that expand the organization’s reach, strengthen community engagement, and generate financial and in-kind support. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and stewarding partnerships with sponsors, nonprofits, community groups, and local businesses in support of the organization’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations.
- Research and secure sponsorship opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission.
- Develop sponsorship packages and customized partnership proposals.
- Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors and partners.
- Maintain regular communication and track partnership commitments and renewals.
- Collaborate with Communications, Programs, and Leadership on partnership initiatives.
- Prepare reports on partnership activity, sponsorship revenue, and impact.
- Support volunteer recruitment through community partnerships when appropriate.
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, community engagement, or partnership management.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.
- Passion for community service and the organization’s mission.
- Experience with corporate sponsorships or nonprofit partnerships.
- Familiarity with CRM or donor management systems.
- Experience working with nonprofit or volunteer-led teams.
- Strategic Thinking
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Organization
- Professionalism