Pancreatic Cancer Action Network- Sponsorship Chair - Oklahoma

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Sponsorship Chair


PurpleStride is the walk to end pancreatic cancer and is among the largest sources of funding for PanCAN while raising awareness and creating a community among those affected by this disease. The Sponsorship Chair plays a critical role in the financial success of PurpleStride. This position is focused on corporate engagement in the local community through sponsorship opportunities for PurpleStride.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Recruit and manage sponsorship committee members.
• Prospect, solicit and steward prospective and existing corporate and community partners.
• Cultivate relationships with local corporations and systems for sponsorship proposals.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of organizational messages to accurately represent the organization and affiliate to corporate and community partners
• Ensure all sponsors create a team for PurpleStride
• Keep prospects and relationships apprised of organizational news and ensure year-round stewardship
• Secure renewed pledges of past supporters.
• Ensure agreements are signed and submitted to PanCAN for benefit implementation.
• Work with other planning committee chairs to develop a list of needs for event day activities to ensure top notch customer service. For example:
  • Rental needs for sponsors
  • Appreciation and recognition for sponsors
• Maintain a prospect pipeline and track activity regularly
• Connect the dots on potential higher-level sponsor opportunities (Nationwide or outside of PurpleStride)

Qualifications/Skills

• Business savvy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with executives and leaders within the corporate or community setting
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Willingness to publicly speak or give presentations
• Strong leader, communicator and motivator
• A friendly, positive, solution-oriented, professional demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of community
• Strong time management
• Conflict management and resolution
• Commitment to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s mission