What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager position at IndyHumane?
Position Summary
The Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive strategy that drives revenue, engagement, and long-term relationships through IndyHumane’s events and corporate partnerships program. This role oversees all fundraising and stewardship events and builds a robust corporate partnership program that includes event sponsorships and year-round collaborations.
This position plays a critical role in advancing IndyHumane’s animal welfare mission by fostering meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners and delivering high-quality events that deepen donor engagement and community support.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Events Strategy & Management:
IndyHumane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment, and IndyHumane may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
The Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive strategy that drives revenue, engagement, and long-term relationships through IndyHumane’s events and corporate partnerships program. This role oversees all fundraising and stewardship events and builds a robust corporate partnership program that includes event sponsorships and year-round collaborations.
This position plays a critical role in advancing IndyHumane’s animal welfare mission by fostering meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners and delivering high-quality events that deepen donor engagement and community support.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Events Strategy & Management:
- In collaboration with the Development team, create and implement an annual events strategy aligned with overall fundraising and organizational goals.
- Lead planning and execution for one to two signature fundraising events and additional donor stewardship events.
- Create and manage event timelines and budgets, ensuring activities are on schedule and within budget while meeting fundraising goals.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venues, vendors, volunteers, staffing, and run-of-show planning.
- Partner with Development and Communications teams to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and sponsorship recognition across events and collateral.
- Track, analyze, and report on event performance, including return on investment (ROI), donor engagement, and sponsorship outcomes.
- In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, develop and execute a comprehensive corporate partnerships strategy that meets fundraising goals.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate partners through event sponsorships, year-round partnerships, and corporate giving programs.
- Build and manage a corporate sponsorship pipeline, including prospect research, outreach, proposals, and stewardship activities.
- Develop tiered sponsorship opportunities and customized partnership packages aligned with corporate partner objectives.
- Oversee corporate matching gift and workplace giving initiatives.
- In collaboration with the Volunteer Manager, organize and manage corporate volunteer engagement opportunities.
- Steward corporate partners to encourage renewal, growth, and long-term commitment.
- Work closely with Development leadership to ensure events and corporate partnerships align with broader fundraising strategies.
- Collaborate with program and operations teams to create meaningful engagement opportunities for corporate partners.
- Ensure timely and consistent stewardship, recognition, and reporting for corporate sponsors and partners.
- Support donor and sponsor communications related to events and partnerships.
- Attend Development team and all-staff meetings.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, events management, and/or corporate partnerships.
- Demonstrated success securing corporate sponsorships and managing fundraising events.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience working with donor databases and CRM systems.
- Comfort with revenue goals, budgets, and performance tracking.
- Passion for animal welfare and commitment to IndyHumane’s mission.
IndyHumane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment, and IndyHumane may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.