Sponsorship Program Lead - REMOTE

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Sponsorship Program Lead - Virtual

Making Dallas a No-Kill city is a big job and as a volunteer-based organization, we need a lot of great volunteers to do it. As Corporate Sponsorship Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for packaging, marketing, securing, fulfilling, and tracking Dallas Pets Alive’s corporate marketing and program sponsorships.

• About Dallas Pets Alive : https://dallaspetsalive.org

**TO BE CONSIDERED, please complete our Official Volunteer Application at

https://dallaspetsalive.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/

TEAM: Development

REPORTS TO: Development Director

WORKS WITH: Executive Director, Development Director, Fundraising Director, Marketing and Technology Teams

PRE-LAUNCH RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Development Director, Executive Director and Marketing Dept., assist in development and implementation of the various sponsorship strategies based on existing DPA goals
• Assist in development of packaging and incentives for various sponsorships
• Assist in developing the content and flow of sponsorship pages on the website
• Assist in development of sponsorship deck and promotional materials
• Work with Development Director in creating follow up tactics and tasks each program

POST-LAUNCH RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with the Development and Sponsorship teams to identify, solicit and secure sponsors and in-kind donations for Programs, Events and Animals
• Assist in developing a pipeline of new prospects through outbound solicitations
• Assist with pre-meeting preparation, including pitch, presentations, and proposals
• Assist sponsorship team in implementing "follow-through" plan to ensure that sponsor benefits are fulfilled
• Maintain communication with sponsors to keep them current on value-added opportunities and to acknowledge their payments or contributions
• Assist in tracking and providing results to sponsors based on their agreement
• Review sponsorship and cause-marketing trends and identify opportunities to incorporate these trends in DPA sponsorship programs
• Create a program of meaningful opportunities and interactions with DPA for sponsors and employees of corporate funders.
• Maintain a solid understanding of Dallas Pets Alive!, its programs and initiatives, history and goals.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• B.A./B.S. - Bachelor's degree
• Strong negotiation and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sponsorship and promotion experience
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate other volunteers
• Ability to build rapport with donors, volunteers, and the public with diplomacy, discretion, and customer-service orientation
• Be organized and exhibit "follow-through" on tasks and goals
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, and common sense
• Must be local within the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex
• Must not have conflicting associations with similar non-profit organizations or business(es) related to animal welfare

DALLAS PETS ALIVE! MUSTS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to maintain professional level correspondence at all times
• A motivational, can-do attitude to represent Dallas Pets Alive! in a positive manner to our supporters and the general public
• A problem-solving mindset to handle and diffuse challenging situations in a professional manner
• A love for animals and dedication to the cause of animal welfare

TIME REQUIREMENT: 5-7 hours per week year-round average, but more involvement leading up to event dates