Corporate Relations & Events Manager

POSITION

Corporate Relations and Events Manager

CLASSIFICATION

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS

8:00 am - 4:30 pm | M - F | flexibility for donor meetings, events, and occasional evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Missouri Slope Foundation

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

The Corporate Relations and Event Manager builds lasting relationships with businesses and community partners that support Missouri Slope’s mission. Working with the Foundation Director, this position identifies prospective partners, learns their interests, develops sponsorship and giving opportunities, makes appropriate requests, and follows through with meaningful recognition and stewardship. The manager also leads the planning and execution of Foundation fundraising events, coordinating people, budgets, vendors, communications, and logistics from concept through evaluation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Corporate Relationships and Sponsorships

• Develop and manage a portfolio of corporate prospects and partners, with regular outreach, meetings, follow-up, and documented next steps.
• Learn each partner’s interests and goals; connect those interests with appropriate sponsorship, event, program, and other Foundation support opportunities.
• Prepare proposals and sponsorship materials, coordinate requests with the Foundation Director.
• Deliver promised sponsor benefits and recognition; thank partners promptly and cultivate relationships beyond a single event.
• Work with board members, leadership, and staff to identify introductions and strengthen community partnerships; represent the Foundation at business and civic activities.
• Develop and implement innovative fundraising annual giving strategies to surpass previous year’s financial achievements.

Event Planning and Management

• Lead planning and implementation of the annual Gala, Golf Tournament, Giving Hearts Day, Veterans Tribute, and other assigned Foundation events.
• Create an event plan for each activity that defines its purpose, audience, revenue and expense budget, sponsorship goals, timeline, responsibilities, and measures of success.
• Coordinate event committees and volunteers; set agendas, assign tasks, monitor progress, and communicate decisions and deadlines.
• Manage venue and vendor coordination, contracts, catering, registration, program flow, accessibility, materials, staffing, and on-site execution in collaboration with the appropriate Missouri Slope teams.
• Partner with the marketing on invitations, promotional materials, sponsor recognition, and event communications.
• Track event income and expenses, reconcile commitments and benefits with Foundation staff, and prepare post-event results and recommendations.
• Follow up with sponsors, guests, volunteers, and honorees after events to thank them and identify opportunities for ongoing engagement.
• Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, volunteer committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sponsorships and sustained giving support.
• Engage and steward volunteers and donors, prioritizing retention, recognition, and growth.
• Proactively utilize the donor database for recording donor details, pinpointing engagement prospects, assessing philanthropic potential, and generating various reports for the Foundation.
• Provide reports, updates, and briefings to the foundation director and President/CEO of Missouri Slope by request.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Work closely with the foundation director to ensure implementation of an integrated fund development plan.
• Develop, inspire, and engage Missouri Slope staff and board members and work collaboratively with the foundation team to nurture and strengthen a culture of philanthropy.
• Review opportunities to engage the Press to target various publics with news and information about Missouri Slope and its impact in the community and state.
• Grant writing assistance when requested.
• Sensitivity to needs and challenges of aging adults and their families
• Other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Two to five years of experience in fundraising, corporate relations, marketing, or event management, including planning events, managing budgets and timelines, coordinating vendors and volunteers, and evaluating results.
• Demonstrate ability to develop relationships, communicate effectively, make a clear request for support, and follow through on commitments
• Highly organized and demonstrates strong follow-up skills; capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility to address and resolve issues efficiently.
• Active, valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, proof of insurance, and the ability to use personal vehicle for travel based on operational needs.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check, including motor vehicle record (MVR), drug screening, and reference check.
• Successfully complete required training within the specified time frame; time requirements will vary based on assigned training.
• Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. Successful candidates must either get the vaccination (which is covered by the employer), provide proof of a current vaccination, or obtain an approved accommodation on their start date. This requirement is in place to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, patients/clients, and the community we serve, in alignment with state and federal health guidelines. Exemptions may be made for medical reasons (e.g., documented allergy or medical contraindication) or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Requests for such accommodations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, social media platforms, and other business applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; read, write, verbalize, understand, and apply written instructions in English.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to independently make ethical and professional decisions.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to balance multiple priority projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of marketing techniques, photo and video editing, event planning and coordination.
• Multimedia and social media experience. Ability to work with database and software programs.
• Understanding of fundraising, prospect research, and campaign planning and implementation.
• Work well with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow.
• Have the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to operate office equipment and technology, reach with hands and arms, communicate effectively, and hear conversations in person and by telephone. The position requires frequent movement between office, community, and client settings and the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, and occasionally crawl as needed.

The employee must be able to lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions-Environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. While carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee will be in various settings, including an office and community locations. Work shifts and locations may vary based on the agency's needs. The work environment may involve exposure to plants, animals, dust, and other allergens.

The employee must have reliable transportation and be able to travel to other destinations as needed. The setting includes two Missouri Slope campuses, one in north Bismarck (Washington campus) and one in central Bismarck (Hillview campus). In addition, this position will interface with donors, prospective donors, and the community outside Missouri Slope campuses (e.g., restaurants, country clubs, civic clubs, the state capitol). Must have the ability to work in a shared office environment.