Location: Remote. International and interstate volunteers are encouraged to apply Training: Looking for a self-starter in this role. All relevant information to support Sponsorship will be provided. Relationships: This position reports to the Head of Fundraising and collaborates with grants, partnerships, fundraising, finance, and marketing teams Availability: Self-directed work, volunteers must work to meet deadlines. (5-15 hrs pw)

About the role

The Sponsorship Officer will join a newly created team under the direction of the Head of Fundraising. The Sponsorship Officer role is shared amongst a team of volunteers up to 5 at any time to maintain that work/life balance. To thrive in this team you must have experience or training in sponsorship, acquisition, partnerships, fundraising, marketing, sales, or similar. Depending on your skill level, you may perform one or more of the duties listed below during your time with us.

Job Description

Sponsorship

• Identify and define opportunities for sponsorship and promotional opportunities in localities of Corethics presence
• Opportunities may include: Corethics events, Partner events, activations, Partnership Promotional opportunities, online or social media activations
• Responsible for negotiating, liaising, and assisting sponsors
• Manage and maintain sponsorship pipeline record, database, and reporting
• Contribute to team discussion, planning, and implementation of program, budgets, and targets
• Deliver after event care of sponsors
• Manage and deliver program of post-event sponsor follow-up
• Exceed expectations and encourage sponsors to sponsor again and recommend Corethics
• Explore grant income opportunities and refer to Grants Team for execution
• Work collaboratively across entire Corethics team

Membership

• Contact and liaise with members
• Remind of annual fees
• Design and update member packs in collaboration with Marketing team
• Liaise with email marketing team to ensure member packs are delivered according to schedule
• Work with Treasurer to ensure membership fees are up to date
• Ensure any incentives or member benefits are delivered according to schedule

Events

• Assist and support Corethics events where sponsorship is required or possible
• Support partnership or major events such as Gala, and any ad-hoc or regular Corethics hosted activities

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Sponsorship, acquisition, or sales education &/or experience
• Ability to build strategic working relationships with a diverse range of people
• High level of computer literacy including Google Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills including welcoming demeanor and ability to effectively and sensitively relate to people from various backgrounds
• Work independently and collaboratively to manage multiple tasks and meet timelines in efficient manner
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communicator with high standard of spelling and grammar

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Event management or Supervisor experience
• Qualifications in sponsorship, events, publications, communications or similar
• Project management experience
• Knowledge and experience working in an NGO
• Knowledge or experience with environmental and social issues in developing country

Benefits

• Have a direct influence on the success of our Program, attracting funding, and increase moral
• Gain Not for Profit experience for your portfolio
• Make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate
• Collaborate across the whole organisation
• Exposure to Board Governance for the right candidate