Partnerships & Engagement Manager

Position Overview

UIDP seeks a dynamic and relationship‑oriented Partnerships & Engagement Manager to support the growth and engagement of our membership community. The role secures sponsor ships, cultivates strategic partnerships, and increases participation in UIDP events, programs, and initiatives.

The Manager serves as a key ambassador, building relationships with industry, university, government, and nonprofit stakeholders while helping organizations identify opportunities to engage with and support UIDP. The successful candidate combines business development, relationship management, and engagement strategies to drive sponsorship revenue and expand participation across the UIDP community.

This mid‑level executive‑level position reports directly to the Chief Partnerships Officer and operates with a high degree of independence while collaborating closely with colleagues across the organization.

Partnership Development & Sponsor ships

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward sponsors for UIDP conferences, workshops, webinars, publications, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop compelling sponsorship packages and value propositions that align organizational goals with sponsor interests.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective sponsors and strategic partners.
• Conduct outreach, presentations, and meetings with prospective sponsors and partner organizations.
• Manage sponsorship agreements and ensure fulfillment of sponsor benefits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and develop new sponsorship opportunities.
• Support sponsor retention efforts and cultivate long‑term relationships that lead to renewals and expanded engagement.
• Track sponsorship activity, pipeline development, and revenue performance.

Engagement & Participation Growth

• Develop and implement strategies to increase attendance and participation in UIDP events, programs, webinars, and networking opportunities.
• Partner with marketing and communications staff to execute outreach campaigns that drive registrations and engagement.
• Conduct direct outreach to prospective attendees, member organizations, and stakeholder groups.
• Monitor participation trends and recommend strategies to increase audience engagement and event attendance.
• Identify opportunities to engage new audiences and expand UIDP’s visibility across sectors.

Relationship Management & Stewardship

• Serve as a point of contact for sponsors, partners, prospects, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and professional communication throughout the sponsorship and engagement lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions, sponsorship commitments, and partnership activities within AMS systems.
• Gather stakeholder feedback to enhance the participant and sponsor experience.

Strategic Partnerships & Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues across UIDP to align partnership and engagement efforts with organizational priorities.
• Contribute to annual sponsorship, engagement, and partnership growth strategies.
• Research and identify emerging opportunities for collaboration and sponsorship.
• Monitor trends and stakeholder interests to inform engagement strategies.
• Represent UIDP at conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Support special initiatives that advance UIDP’s strategic goals and member value.

Travel

Occasional travel is required to support UIDP conferences, workshops, member engagement activities, sponsor meetings, and other organizational events.

Other Duties

May include additional tasks such as general administrative functions, clerical support, document preparation, data entry, scheduling assistance, meeting coordination, filing, supply management, and other office‑related activities. Responsibilities may evolve based on organizational needs and require flexibility and a collaborative approach.

A relationship‑driven professional with a strong business development mindset who can generate revenue through sponsor ships, partnerships, and strategic engagement opportunities. Effective communicator who crafts compelling messages, presents ideas confidently, and tailors approach to meet the needs of sponsors, members, and partners. Highly collaborative, thrives…