Foundation for California Community Colleges

Foundation for California Community Colleges

Partnership Engagement Manager, Conferences and Events

California Remote

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$100kDetected 35 days ago
Brand StrategySalesforceCRMNegotiationLogisticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • This is a client management role at its core.
  • The Manager also serves as a connector within the organization by recognizing when sponsor relationships are ready to grow beyond events and facilitating introductions to the appropriate FoundationCCC teams.
  • Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California's State Capitol.

Responsibilities

  • The Manager, Partnership Engagement is responsible for developing, managing, and executing sponsorships that support the goals of FoundationCCC and our client(s).
  • This role leads sponsor relationship development by identifying aligned opportunities, creating customized sponsorship packages, overseeing logistics, and ensuring all deliverables are fulfilled to maximize satisfaction and engagement.
  • The Manager works cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, especially FoundationCCC's Resource Development Department and Communications and Marketing Department, to drive event revenue, amplify the brand, and support strategic philanthropic partnerships and long-term growth.
  • Own the sponsor relationship end-to-end, serving as the primary client-facing point of contact for sponsors and the Chancellor's Office throughout all phases of sponsorship engagement, from identification and cultivation through commitment, execution, and post-event stewardship.
  • Design, write, and submit high-quality event sponsorship proposals that support comprehensive strategies aligned with event goals and organizational priorities.
  • Serve as an internal connector, identifying when sponsor relationships are ready to evolve beyond events and actively facilitating introductions to the appropriate FoundationCCC teams, including Corporate Philanthropy and CollegeBuys & Strategic Partnerships, to support multi-faceted, long-term partnership pathways.
  • Lead the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of sponsorship processes, templates, timelines, and workflows to create clear structure, consistent execution, and shared accountability across events.
  • Strong client management skills, including the ability to serve as a trusted point of contact, understand client priorities, manage expectations, navigate competing needs, and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, clients, and internal partners.

Requirements

  • Minimum of two to three (2-3+) years of experience managing programs, projects, or stakeholder relationships with demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong understanding of sponsorship value, audience engagement strategies, sponsor stewardship, and current trends in event sponsorship.

Nice to have

  • direct experience with Salesforce is highly preferred.
  • Proficiency in using CRM systems to manage stakeholder and sponsor data

Compensation

  • $90,000.00 - $100,000.00
  • Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
  • Manage the sponsorship pipeline, including prospective sponsors, active conversations, confirmed commitments, renewals, and opportunities for expanded engagement across multiple events annually.
  • Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range:

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
  • CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.
  • Experience working within or supporting educational institutions or nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred.
  • We're recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people's lives for the better
  • FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency
  • Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more

Company info

  • The Manager, Partnership Engagement will be part of a dynamic nonprofit team focused on increasing resources, strengthening partnerships, and elevating event experiences.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Manager also serves as a connector within the organization by recognizing when sponsor relationships are ready to grow beyond events and facilitating introductions to the appropriate FoundationCCC teams.
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