Manager, Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships

The Manager, Sponsor ships & 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 Jhpiego's 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 Jhpiego's programs and signature events, including the Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala. The role builds and grows corporate engagement and philanthropy through sponsor ships, 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.

• Manage 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 sponsor ships.
• Report on pipeline development, revenue progress, and ROI.

• Lead corporate fundraising strategy for Jhpiego's Gala and other signature events (without managing event logistics).
• Secure and renew corporate sponsor ships and underwriting support.
• Collaborate on major gift asks and corporate proposals.
• Develop compelling cases for support and partnership packages.

• Design 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 Engagement.
• Manage 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.

• Draft 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.

• Supervise 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.

• Proven record of cultivating and securing corporate support, CSR or brand partnerships.
• Experience managing corporate donor portfolios and securing five- and six-figure corporate gifts or sponsor ships.
• Advanced knowledge of corporate fundraising, CSR, sponsor ships, 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 (Raiser's Edge preferred).
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years professional related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally, including evenings/weekends for cultivation events.

• 5 + years in corporate partnerships, fundraising, or nonprofit engagement.

Classified

Title:

Annual Giving Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Manager, Sponsor ships & Brand Partnerships

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE

Starting Salary Range: $87,076 - $109,538 Commentsurate with Experience

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Jhpiego

Department name:

-Global Engagement GECO

Personnel area:
Academic and Business Centers