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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 Professional development assistance 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 Create long-term partnership opportunities Lead sponsor cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and renewal efforts Manage sponsorship forecasting, revenue goals, and ROI analysis Portfolio & Relationship Management 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.