Event Managment - Sponsorship Lead Needed

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The American Cancer Society is looking for a dedicated volunteer interested in gaining experience in event planning and fundraising. We are in the process of developing a new event in conjunction with the Indiana Lation Expo in the Indianapolis area. We are seeking passionate, organized and committed people who can help us get the event up and running. Roles that will be available can entail sponsorship, marketing/publicity, social media and event management. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or another language is a plus, but not required.

SPONSORSHIP LEAD

LEAD ROLE:
The primary responsibility of the sponsorship lead is to secure financial, in-kind, and mission
support from new and returning Relay For Life event sponsors and to ensure that all sponsors
are appropriately recognized and thanked for their support.
Individuals in this role are comfortable representing the American Cancer Society and the Relay
For Life program within the community and in the identification and recruitment of additional
fundraising and sponsorship for the event.

SPECIFIC TASKS CAN INCLUDE:
* Develop relationships with event-level cash sponsors, team-level cash sponsors, and in-kind
sponsors.
* Develop and cultivate relationships with new event-level cash sponsors, team-level cash
sponsor, and in-kind sponsors.
* Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with National Corporate Team Partner program
members as appropriate.
* Ensure Event Leadership Team includes and considers sponsor involvement in their plans.
* Track contact information, contribution details, and recognition for donors.
* Partner with recognition lead to determine and plan appropriate recognition for event
sponsors.
* Review sponsorship benchmarks on a monthly or bi-monthly basis with fund the cure lead
and Relay For Life specialist to ensure goals are being met.