The Greater Boston Food
Sr. Manager of Cause Marketing & Sponsorships
The Greater Boston Food, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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GBFB
is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Since its founding in 1981, it has been clear about its mission: To create a hunger-free Eastern Massachusetts for the 190 communities it serves, from Boston to the Cape to Worcester. We are committed to increasing our food distribution to provide three meals a day to every person in need in Eastern Massachusetts while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities. Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and volunteers, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here through food acquisition and distribution and advocacy for local and national policies that work to curb and eradicate hunger. Approaching fifty years old, the GBFB has continuously grown and expanded its efforts.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Senior Manager of Cause Marketing and Sponsorships plays a crucial role in advancing The Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB) mission by developing and strengthening corporate philanthropy and deepening partnerships with individual supporters through cause marketing activities, peer-to-peer fundraising, and sponsorship programs. The Senior Manager of Cause Marketing and Sponsorships serves as the subject matter expert for cause marketing initiatives involving businesses and individuals, maintaining and growing the program over time, achieving program growth metrics aligned with the Advancement Team's annual Key Performance Indicators and specific portfolio goals.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Role and Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, develop and implement cause marketing and sponsorship approaches, including building relationships with regional and national corporations and organizations.
Manage a portfolio of recurring current and potential donors engaged in cause marketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, and sponsorship activities.
Conduct research and lead prospecting efforts to expand the pool of corporate prospects for cause marketing and sponsorship.
Serve as an internal account liaison with other GBFB departments for partnership updates and activation details.
Provide exceptional support to fundraisers, helping them with tools, resources, and strategies to meet their fundraising goals.
Lead negotiation/renewal agreements for assigned partners, including terms of program structure, marketing deliverables and guaranteed minimum donations.
Lead planning for partner activation, collaborating with GBFB Marketing and Communications.
Work cooperatively with the Directors of Special Events and Donor Relations to determine sponsorship levels and benefits.
Assist with regular financial forecasting and reporting for cause marketing and sponsorship performance.
Serve as a member of the Corporate and Foundation Relations team, providing stewardship support for current and lapsed corporate donors.
Work with the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to develop and manage the corporate budget, annual work plan, and forecasting.
Consistently maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce for cause marketing and sponsorships.
Ideal Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate donors and partnerships.
Genuine appreciation of GBFB’s mission and the ability to communicate it.
Demonstrated success in relationship management and achievement of fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships and revenue opportunities with corporations.
Project management, ability to take an opportunity from concept to completion.
Proven ability to work within a matrix organization emphasizing teamwork and excellence.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written communication, and public speaking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to travel regionally and occasionally within the U.S.
Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role follows a hybrid schedule working in accordance with GBFB’s hybrid work policy. Our in-office time is used primarily for team meetings and collaboration necessary to foster and support a positive work culture.
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www.byalasearch.com
GBFB
is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. Since its founding in 1981, it has been clear about its mission: To create a hunger-free Eastern Massachusetts for the 190 communities it serves, from Boston to the Cape to Worcester. We are committed to increasing our food distribution to provide three meals a day to every person in need in Eastern Massachusetts while supporting healthy lives and healthy communities. Through the compassion and commitment of our supporters, staff, partners and volunteers, The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) takes a bold, innovative and multi-pronged approach to achieve our mission to end hunger here through food acquisition and distribution and advocacy for local and national policies that work to curb and eradicate hunger. Approaching fifty years old, the GBFB has continuously grown and expanded its efforts.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Senior Manager of Cause Marketing and Sponsorships plays a crucial role in advancing The Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB) mission by developing and strengthening corporate philanthropy and deepening partnerships with individual supporters through cause marketing activities, peer-to-peer fundraising, and sponsorship programs. The Senior Manager of Cause Marketing and Sponsorships serves as the subject matter expert for cause marketing initiatives involving businesses and individuals, maintaining and growing the program over time, achieving program growth metrics aligned with the Advancement Team's annual Key Performance Indicators and specific portfolio goals.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Role and Responsibilities:
In partnership with the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, develop and implement cause marketing and sponsorship approaches, including building relationships with regional and national corporations and organizations.
Manage a portfolio of recurring current and potential donors engaged in cause marketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, and sponsorship activities.
Conduct research and lead prospecting efforts to expand the pool of corporate prospects for cause marketing and sponsorship.
Serve as an internal account liaison with other GBFB departments for partnership updates and activation details.
Provide exceptional support to fundraisers, helping them with tools, resources, and strategies to meet their fundraising goals.
Lead negotiation/renewal agreements for assigned partners, including terms of program structure, marketing deliverables and guaranteed minimum donations.
Lead planning for partner activation, collaborating with GBFB Marketing and Communications.
Work cooperatively with the Directors of Special Events and Donor Relations to determine sponsorship levels and benefits.
Assist with regular financial forecasting and reporting for cause marketing and sponsorship performance.
Serve as a member of the Corporate and Foundation Relations team, providing stewardship support for current and lapsed corporate donors.
Work with the Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to develop and manage the corporate budget, annual work plan, and forecasting.
Consistently maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce for cause marketing and sponsorships.
Ideal Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate donors and partnerships.
Genuine appreciation of GBFB’s mission and the ability to communicate it.
Demonstrated success in relationship management and achievement of fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in developing partnerships and revenue opportunities with corporations.
Project management, ability to take an opportunity from concept to completion.
Proven ability to work within a matrix organization emphasizing teamwork and excellence.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written communication, and public speaking skills.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability and willingness to travel regionally and occasionally within the U.S.
Demonstrates the required digital competencies that result in the effective usage of the full range of digital technologies at GBFB.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role follows a hybrid schedule working in accordance with GBFB’s hybrid work policy. Our in-office time is used primarily for team meetings and collaboration necessary to foster and support a positive work culture.
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