New York, NY

The Organization

GLSEN is the leading education organization dedicated to creating safe & inclusive K-12 schools for all students regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression.

ABOUT THE POSITION

GLSEN is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to fill the role of Events & Corporate Relations Manager to provide full-service support to our corporate partners. This person will be responsible for managing and enhancing a successful and growing event portfolio which includes two annual galas – the Respect Awards in New York and Los Angeles – as well as an annual Pride celebration in Los Angeles. They will also collaborate with corporate partners on co-marketing and proceeds benefiting campaigns, while engaging their employee affinity groups.

The Events & Corporate Relations Manager raises philanthropic support for GLSEN priorities and programs by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and maintaining relationships with corporate partners. They are responsible for forming mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships with companies in order to strengthen and increase the organizational ties to these important philanthropic partners.

This person will be part of a seven person team and will report to the Director of Development.

Position Overview

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Overall management of approximately $2.25 million of annual event income (60%)

• Prepare budgets for each event that will achieve a responsible ROI in-line with industry standards
• Prepare revenue projections with strategies for achieving goals
• Ensure that receivables are collected and payments are made in a timely manner
• Working with GLSEN events team and vendors, ensure all sponsor benefits are fulfilled
• Working with GLSEN events team, identify potential sponsors for events
• Develop effective stewardship strategies for event participants
• Supervise & manage vendors associated with event planning, production, and execution
• Oversee event timelines to ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate with GLSEN Communications team and other partners to prepare all event collateral and marketing material (invitations, program book, media releases, etc.)
• Recruit, assign, and train on-site volunteers for day-of event needs

– Management of cause marketing partnerships and proceeds benefit campaigns supporting GLSEN (25%)

• Collaborate with corporate partners on co-marketing campaigns with sale proceeds benefiting GLSEN
• Ensure proper agreement paperwork is prepared for each campaign
• Execute on all sponsor benefit commitments

– Management of Employee Resource Group programming with corporate partners (15%)

• Brief all corporate partners on engagement benefits associated with their sponsorship
• Keep employees and partner organizations informed about GLSEN’s work
• Coordinate with GLSEN Field Operations on activations in local communities

QUALIFICATIONS

– BA/BS and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience in a non-profit fundraising setting

– Excellent interpersonal (written & oral), and organizational skills

– Great attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and complex tasks in a fast-paced environment

– Willingness to travel occasionally and work some nights/weekends as needed

– Team player with the ability to take independent initiative

– Experience with fundraising databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge

– Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy

– Goal oriented and deadline driven

– Established record of strong funder stewardship

– Familiarity with, and passion for, LGBTQ issues in K-12 schools

– Dedication to GLSEN’s intersectional approach to achieving its mission