Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager

Must have non profit experience to be considered

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:

• 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.

Corporate Partnerships Strategy & Development:

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Additional Information:

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.

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