Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager

Must have non profit experience to be considered.

The Events & Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing and executing a cohesive strategy that drives revenue, engagement and long‑term relationships through Indy Humane’s events and corporate partnerships program. This role oversees all fundraising and stewardship events and builds a robust corporate partnership program that includes event sponsor ships and year‑round collaborations.

This position plays a critical role in advancing Indy Humane’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.

• 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, 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 sponsor ships, 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 sponsor ships 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 Indy Humane’s mission.

Indy Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment, and Indy Humane may exercise employment‑at‑will rights at any time.