Partnership Engagement Manager, Conferences and Events

Partnership Engagement Manager, Conferences and Events

100% Remote within California; must reside in California.

We are seeking a Partner Engagement Manager to join the Foundation in its mission of benefit ting, supporting, and enhancing the California Community Colleges—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Conferences and Events team provides comprehensive event planning and logistical support for in‑person, virtual, and hybrid events, supporting a wide range of convenings, meetings, conferences, and special events that advance engagement and system‑wide priorities.

• Own the sponsor relationship end‑to‑end, serving as the primary client‑facing point of contact for sponsors and the Chancellor’s Office throughout all phases of sponsorship engagement—from identification and cultivation through commitment, execution, and post‑event stewardship.
• Design, write, and submit high‑quality event sponsorship proposals that support comprehensive strategies aligned with event goals and organizational priorities.
• Manage the sponsorship pipeline, including prospective sponsors, active conversations, confirmed commitments, renewals, and opportunities for expanded engagement across multiple events annually.
• Oversee the fulfillment of all sponsor deliverables at in‑person and virtual events, ensuring commitments are met—including branding, activations, speaking opportunities, recognition, and other agreed‑upon benefits—while maintaining high sponsor satisfaction.
• Serve as an internal connector, identifying when sponsor relationships are ready to evolve beyond events and actively facilitating introductions to the appropriate FoundationCCC teams, including Corporate Philanthropy and College Buys & Strategic Partnerships, to support long‑term partnership pathways.
• Work cross‑functionally with internal teams and external partners—especially FoundationCCC’s Resource Development Department and Communications and Marketing Department—to drive event revenue, amplify the brand, and support strategic philanthropic partnerships and long‑term growth.
• Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of sponsorship processes, templates, timelines, and workflows to create clear structure, consistent execution, and shared accountability across events.

• Minimum 3–5 years of related client‑facing experience in end‑to‑end event planning, sponsorship activation, conference services, and logistics.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience managing programs, projects, or stakeholder relationships with demonstrated success in cross‑functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in using CRM systems; direct experience with Salesforce highly preferred.
• Experience working within or supporting educational institutions or nonprofit organizations strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of sponsorship value, audience engagement strategies, sponsor stewardship, and current trends in event sponsorship.
• Strong client management skills, including the ability to serve as a trusted point of contact, understand client priorities, manage expectations, navigate competing needs, and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, clients, and internal partners.
• Proven skills in relationship management, negotiation, sales, client service, and sponsor communications.

• Competitive compensation and a generous PTO and holiday package.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans;
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Health Savings Accounts;
  Employee Assistance Program; and wellness offerings.
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range: $90,000.00 – $. Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, but the Foundation offers remote opportunities throughout the entire state. The position requires residency in California.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. The Foundation reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts, focusing on student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, it has delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services.