Event and Sponsorship Manager

• Location 87 Oliphant Ln,Middletown, RI, 02842,United States
• Base Pay $58,000.00 - $80,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Administration
• Employee Type Exempt Salary

The Event and Sponsorship Manager leads The Potter League’s events portfolio, fundraiser stewardship, and sponsorship programs. This role is responsible for building and managing a revenue-generating sponsorship portfolio, delivering exceptional donor and sponsor experiences, and leveraging data and strategy to increase retention, engagement, and philanthropic investment.

Pay rate between $58,000 and $80,000 strongly dependent on directly applicable professional experience. Full benefits package includes:

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision through United Healthcare
• Retirement plan with 3% match
• Pet-related discounts and perks

Events Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
• Develop event timelines and logistics plans
• Manage event vendors, venues, and day-day event staff
• Collaboration with Volunteer Manager on volunteer needs for all events
• Oversee event registration, tracking, and post-event follow-up
• Evaluate event outcomes, and prepare summary reports
• Directly supervise & provide committee oversight for events and development support and ensure efficient execution of three signature events annually and other special events including 3rd party and community events

Strategic Events & Sponsorship

• Manage a comprehensive portfolio of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
• Develop and execute an integrated sponsorship strategy across events and organizational initiatives
• Lead sponsor cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and renewal efforts
• Manage sponsorship forecasting, revenue goals, and ROI analysis
• Manage a portfolio of corporate sponsors
• Develop customized stewardship and engagement plans for sponsors – partner with Marketing team
• Serve as a primary relationship manager for assigned partners
• Collaborate with leadership on cross-sell and upgrade strategies

Donor Stewardship

• Support donor recognition programs including annual giving levels and society membership, naming opportunities, and impact reporting
• Coordinate timely and meaningful donor acknowledgements in partnership with philanthropy staff
• Support donor engagement efforts such as tours, special mailings, and impact communications
• Maintain accurate stewardship and event data in the donor database
• Ensure personalized stewardship for leadership and event-related donors

Data, Reporting & Systems

• Track sponsorship, events, and stewardship activity in the donor database
• Analyze engagement, retention, and revenue metrics
• Prepare reports for leadership to inform fundraising strategy
• Track Expense Budgets including in-kind opportunities

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with development, marketing, and program teams to align messaging and donor experience
• Support fundraising campaigns by integrating stewardship touchpoints
• Partner with marketing on sponsor visibility, branding, and communications
• Collaborate with finance on revenue and expense tracking and reconciliation
• Partner with Animal Care Teams and Community Navigator that stewards the Mission.
• Represent The Potter League with corporate partners and at community events
• Adheres to all Policies, Procedures, and Code of Conduct Standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

The person who will thrive in this role:

• Clearly communicates with a variety of stakeholders, adapting their tone and style for different audiences.
• Works effectively in a faced-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Keeps track of deadlines, budgets, and deliverables across projects.
• Maintains focus on hitting revenue, retention, and engagement targets.
• Maintain strict data privacy and confidential standards.
• Values meaningful work and their positive impact on themselves, their colleagues, and the people and pets the Potter League serves.
• Embraces their own uniqueness and individuality as well as that of others.
• Maintains a professional and friendly manner at all times.
• Experience planning and executing events in the Newport, RI area strongly preferred.