Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Events
2 days ago
Orlando
Job Description:\n\n TITLE: Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Events PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Management Professional DEPARTMENT: Development REPORTS TO: Chief Development Officer (CDO) FLSA Status: Exempt WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time EMPLOYMENT FUNCTION: Management POSITION SUMMARY: POSITION SUMMARY The Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Events is a senior development leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive strategy to grow and steward corporate revenue, cultivate high-impact partnerships, and deliver exceptional fundraising and stewardship events that advance the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role oversees the Corporate Partnerships, Events, and Volunteer Engagement teams, ensuring an integrated approach to sponsorships, cause marketing, employee engagement, volunteerism, and signature events that strengthen BGCCF’s brand, deepen community relationships, and drive sustainable revenue. The Vice President serves as a key external ambassador with corporate partners, board members, and community leaders while also acting as a strategic internal collaborator with Resource Development, Marketing & Communications, Finance, and Club Operations. This leader is accountable for setting and achieving ambitious revenue and engagement goals for corporate philanthropy and events, building a robust pipeline of institutional partners, and creating best-in-class experiences for donors, volunteers, and stakeholders that reflect BGCCF’s Core Values and commitment to youth development. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight:Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy for corporate partnerships, events, and volunteer engagement that aligns with BGCCF’s organizational priorities and revenue goals.Serve as a member of the Resource Development leadership team, providing strategic thought partnership to the CDO and senior leaders to ensure corporate partnership and events strategies are integrated across all fundraising channels.Oversee, coach, and develop a high-performing team responsible for sponsorship sales, corporate engagement, event planning, and volunteer coordination, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Develop and manage the annual Corporate Partnerships & Events budget, including revenue forecasts and expense projections, ensuring strong return on investment, effective resource allocation, and accurate reporting. Corporate Partnership Strategy & Portfolio Management: Design and lead a strategic approach to corporate fundraising that includes corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, cause marketing, corporate workplace giving, and employee engagement opportunities.Manage a personal portfolio of high-value corporate partners and prospects, including corporations, corporate foundations, and other institutional funders, with clear annual revenue and engagement targets.Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate prospects by researching, identifying, and qualifying companies whose priorities align with BGCCF’s mission and strategic initiatives.Partner closely with the CDO, CEO, senior department Leaders, and board leaders to engage C-suite executives and senior decision-makers in long-term, holistic partnerships that may include sponsorship, volunteerism, in-kind support, and strategic collaborations.Ensure that all corporate relationships are actively stewarded through timely reporting, impact storytelling, site visits, and tailored engagement opportunities. Sponsorships, Events, and Donor ExperiencesProvide strategic leadership for BGCCF’s portfolio of signature fundraising and stewardship events, including setting revenue goals, sponsorship strategies, and guest experience standards.Oversee the development and execution of sponsorship packages, cause marketing campaigns, and corporate engagement benefits for events, ensuring compelling value propositions and strong alignment with partner objectives.Partner with Marketing & Communications to ensure consistent, mission-driven messaging, branding, and recognition for corporate sponsors and event partners across digital, print, and on-site channels.Ensure that events are planned and implemented with excellence, including budgeting, logistics, program flow, vendor management, volunteer coordination, and post-event evaluation tied to both revenue and relationship goals.Collaborate with Club Operations and program staff to design engaging, mission-centric experiences (e.g., club tours, volunteer projects, impact showcases) that deepen corporate understanding of and commitment to BGCCF’s work. Volunteer & Employee EngagementOversee strategy and operations for volunteer engagement related to corporate partners, working with the Volunteer team to design high-impact service opportunities that meet both partner interests and Club needs.Collaborate with corporate partners to build corporate employee engagement programs, including volunteer days, skills-based projects, and employee giving campaigns that strengthen relationships and expand support.Ensure volunteer-driven activities are well-coordinated with Club staff, adhere to youth safety standards, and reinforce BGCCF’s Core Values and culture.Track and report on volunteer engagement metrics associated with corporate partnerships, demonstrating value and impact to both internal and external stakeholders. Collaboration, Data, and ReportingWork closely with Campaign Director and CRM staff to ensure accurate, timely entry of corporate and event data, including sponsorships, pledges, gifts, and volunteer engagement.Use data, dashboards, and pipeline reports to monitor progress toward revenue and engagement goals, identify trends, and refine strategies for corporate and event growth.Prepare regular reports and presentations for the CDO, CEO, Board Resource Development Committee, and other stakeholders on corporate revenue, sponsorship results, event performance, and volunteer engagement.Partner with Finance to ensure appropriate reconciliation of event and corporate revenue, accurate forecasting, and adherence to organizational policies and audit requirements. External Partnerships and Community EngagementBuild and sustain partnerships with foundations, corporations, government entities, civic organizations, and other youth-serving nonprofits to expand investment in the BGCCF’s mission.Represent the organization as an ambassador and thought leader at community, civic, and philanthropic events, raising visibility and cultivating new networks of support. Department and Talent ManagementLead, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of development professionals, building capacity through coaching, clear goals, and professional development opportunities.Foster cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring alignment between development, grants, programs, operations, finance, and communications.Ensure efficient operations through documented and regularly maintained best-in-class fundraising systems, policies, procedures, and performance benchmarks. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Education, Experience & Skills)Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field required, or combination of relevant education and experience. Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in development, corporate partnerships, or institutional giving, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.Demonstrated success securing and managing six- and seven-figure corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and cause marketing campaigns, preferably in a nonprofit or youth-serving environment.Proven experience leading fundraising or partnership teams, including supervision, coaching, performance management, and talent development.Track record of planning and executing high-impact fundraising or stewardship events that meet or exceed revenue and engagement goals.Experience collaborating across departments (e.g., programs, finance, marketing, operations) to align partnership and event strategies with organizational priorities.Strong knowledge of corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, cause marketing, and employee engagement trends and best practices.Excellent relationship-building, networking, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage senior corporate leaders and articulate mutual value.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including proposal development, presentation skills, and ability to adapt style to different audiences.High level of strategic thinking with strong project management skills, including planning, prioritizing, problem-solving, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Expert Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) and donor CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) required; experience with event and marketing platforms preferred.Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida.Ability to collaborate effectively with board members, volunteers, staff, and community partners, maintaining a positive, professional, and solutions-oriented approach. KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES: Strategic Vision and Enterprise Mindset: Anticipates trends in corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, and events, and translates them into multi-year strategies that advance BGCCF’s priorities and strengthen overall organizational impact.Thinks beyond individual events or accounts to align corporate partnerships, volunteer engagement, and signature events with enterprise-wide goals, creating clarity and optimism about the long-term vision. Builds Relationships and Communicates with Impact: Cultivates, stewards, and elevates relationships with corporate leaders, board members, volunteers, and community partners through transparent, mission-focused communication about youth impact and funding needs.Tailors messages and presentations to diverse audiences, listens actively to partner priorities, and builds trust that leads to sustained, holistic partnerships and renewed commitments. Leads Self, and Teams with Accountability: Sets clear goals and performance expectations for Corporate Partnerships, Events, and Volunteer teams, tracks progress, and holds self and others accountable for revenue, engagement, and execution outcomes.Provides coaching, feedback, and recognition that support professional growth, promote collaboration, and sustain a high-performing, mission-driven team culture. Operational and Analytical Excellence: Uses data, CRM insights, event metrics, and pipeline reporting to guide decisions, refine strategies, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate partnership and event operations.Builds and continuously improves systems, processes, and cross-functional workflows that enhance sponsor fulfillment, volunteer coordination, budgeting, and reporting. Ethical Practice:Instills Trust: Acts with integrity and transparency, ensuring that ethical practices are upheld with all donors, financial, and business operations. ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise, hire, train, manage, and mentor staff. RelationshipsInternal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/ instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. External: Maintains contact with members, families, alumni, community leaders, youth-serving professionals, other Clubs, media contacts, donors, volunteers, board members, vendors, consultants, organizations, firms, financial institutions, and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information, and resolve problems. ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS:Normal professional office environment with frequent visits to Club sites, corporate offices, and event venues.The position requires working in both indoor and outdoor environments of an office or club setting, which may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals.Required to operate a motor vehicle. Work in environments frequented by children and families, requiring adherence to safety and conduct standards that ensure a child-friendly and family-oriented atmosphere.Must be adaptable to a dynamic work schedule, including evenings to support club activities and events.Weekly travel to events, meetings, and clubs within the Orlando Metro area. Occasionally out of town as needed. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Physically capable of performing management, programming, in-person activities, and club duties on-site, including lifting to 30 pounds, standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods, bending, and reaching.Operates a computer and other office productivity equipment such as a copy machine, phone, printer, and tablet frequently. Requires the ability to work on a computer for extended periods (8+ hours), including performing tasks that involve repetitive motion, visual focus, and fine motor skillsVisual and auditory acuity to monitor the environment and ensure safety standards are maintained.Mental resilience and the ability to stay focused and effective in a busy, sometimes noisy environment.Capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with children, family members, and other staff.Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, uneven surfaces, and stairs.Consistently demonstrates capacity to synthesize and interpret complex information, policies, and contracts, and to translate them into clear implications, strategies, and recommendations for the organization.High-level analytical and critical thinking skills to collect, evaluate, and integrate quantitative and qualitative data, define root causes, and develop sound, timely decisions in ambiguous or high-stakes situations.Advanced intellectual agility to engage in nuanced, persuasive dialogue with executives, board members, and community leaders on complex, politically sensitive, or high-impact issues.Exceptional conceptual and verbal reasoning skills to structure ideas logically, frame strategic choices, and articulate clear, concise messages that create alignment across diverse stakeholders and teams. Pre-Employment and Ongoing Compliance Requirements:Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.Continued employment is contingent upon passing randomized drug screenings as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Disclaimer: The information presented in this job description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qua