Manager, Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships at Jhpiego

OverviewThe Manager Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships is a creative relationship-driven fundraiser responsible for generating meaningful unrestricted revenue through corporate and brand partnerships and activations. This position identifies cultivates solicits and stewards a portfolio of corporate and individual donors to advance Jhpiegos mission and meet annual fundraising goals.The Manager leads all corporate fundraising sponsorship and brand activation efforts securing unrestricted five- and six-figure gifts and partnerships in support of Jhpiegos programs and signature events including the Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala. The role builds and grows corporate engagement and philanthropy through sponsorships cause-marketing campaigns employee giving programs and VIP donor experiences.This position partners closely with colleagues across GECO to align fundraising goals with marketing and communications priorities ensuring that all partnerships deliver measurable impact and revenue growth. This is a highly collaborative outward-facing role with significant visibility across the organization to shape a growing brand partnerships programs.ResponsibilitiesCorporate Fundraising & Portfolio ManagementManage a portfolio of unrestricted corporate and individual donors in the corporate sector.Lead solicitation strategy set revenue targets and ensure achievement of annual fundraising goals.Identify and pursue new business opportunities partnerships and sponsorships.Report on pipeline development revenue progress and ROI.Event Fundraising & SponsorshipsLead corporate fundraising strategy for Jhpiegos Gala and other signature events (without managing event logistics).Secure and renew corporate sponsorships and underwriting support.Collaborate on major gift asks and corporate proposals.Develop compelling cases for support and partnership packages.Corporate Engagement & Donor ExperiencesDesign and execute engagement strategies that strengthen relationships and drive unrestricted giving.Oversee employee engagement initiatives and VIP donor experiences.Develop follow-up and stewardship plans to ensure donor retention.Advisory Board & High-Profile Partnership EngagementManage corporate fundraising relationships with Advisory Board members and celebrity advocates.Support board and committee fundraising initiatives and events.Coordinate cultivation and recognition activities with senior leadership.Proposal Development & StewardshipDraft and deliver corporate partnership proposals agreements and stewardship reports.Track donor engagement metrics and provide actionable insights.Ensure compliance with recognition commitments and donor intent.Collaboration & Team SupportSupervise and mentor Associate Partnerships & Events.Foster collaboration across GECO to align fundraising marketing and communications goals.Contribute to shared revenue planning and donor engagement initiatives.Required QualificationsBachelors Degree in Communications Marketing Nonprofit Management or a related field5 7 years in corporate partnerships fundraising or nonprofit engagementProven record of cultivating and securing corporate support CSRor brand partnerships.Experience managing corporate donor portfolios and securing five- and six-figure corporate gifts or sponsorshipsAdvanced knowledge of corporate fundraising CSR sponsorships and cause-marketing.Expertise in moves management solicitation planning and donor engagement strategy.Experience designing and managing corporate donor journeys employee engagement programs and high-level cultivation experiences.Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills; proven ability to engage corporate decision-makers.Strong data management and reporting skills; proficiency in donor CRMs (Raisers Edge preferred).Collaborative team player with strong organizational and analytical skillsAbility to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally including evenings/weekends for cultivation events Preferred QualificationsMasters degree in the related field. The salary range for this role is expected to be: $87076 - $109538.Total RewardsThe referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins Universitys good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location work experience market conditions education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees health life career and retirement. More information can be found here: and Experience EquivalencyPlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins accordance with applicable law the university will review on an individual basis the date of a candidates conviction the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework theJHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.EEO is the Law InformationIf you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at. 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Please be advised:Recruiters will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.All active jobs are advertised directly on our careers page.Official Jhpiego emails will always arrive from a @ email address.Please report any suspicious communications to #LI-TT1Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Digital Marketing,Marketing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,Market Research,Project Management,Product Management,P&L Management,Product Development,Branding Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 87076 - 109538