Director of Development and Sponsorship

3 days ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States The Richmond Forum Full time
About The Richmond Forum

The Richmond Forum is a renowned nonprofit speaker series that has been a cherished institution in Richmond for nearly 40 years. Our mission is to present powerful voices that empower local communities and foster public discourse throughout the Richmond region.

With a rich history of hosting over 250 distinguished individuals, including notable figures like Obama, Bush, Clinton, and many more, we strive to make our community a better place for all its residents and a model for the nation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Development and Sponsor Events to join our small, highly effective team. This key role will be responsible for maintaining our strong relationships with the corporate community, executing sponsorship plans, and producing large-scale events that support our mission.

Key Responsibilities
  • Cultivate and solicit corporate sponsorships, relationships, and stewardship.
  • Organize and execute corporate patron events for approximately 350 attendees five times a year.
  • Coordinate speaker logistics and program night itineraries.
  • Develop and implement corporate communications for recognition, events, and promotion.
  • Collaborate with Richmond Forum Scholars and the Director of Student Programs to solicit support for the Richmond Forum Speech and Debate Initiative.
  • Assist the Executive Director and Board in forming new relationships with Forum constituencies and prospects for new sources of support.
  • Attend Board of Directors meetings and provide reports on activities.
  • Attend Richmond networking events to build relationships and prospect lists.
Work Environment

The Director of Development and Sponsor Events will work in a small office environment, maintaining an extensive network and connecting The Forum to the corporate community. This role requires work on 5 Saturdays a year and flexible arrangements are available.

Qualifications
  • Strong track record in nonprofit fundraising or closely related corporate sales experience.
  • Meticulous relationship building, sponsor relations, and stewardship skills.
  • Budgeting and financial acumen to manage events budget and make strategic decisions around sponsorship levels.
  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in nonprofit fundraising.
  • Proven ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of donor interactions and contributions.
  • Experience producing large-scale events.
  • Motivation to achieve sales-based sponsorship goals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • An established professional network with Richmond businesses and corporations.
  • Advanced degrees or certifications in a relevant field.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Creative flair in event production.
Compensation and Benefits

Salary from $115,000, highly competitive and awarded commensurate with experience. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, 5% fully-vested match contribution to our 401(K), among others.

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