National Director, Special Events Sponsorship & National Teams

Job Title

National Director, Special Events Sponsorship & National Teams

Department

Home Office | Development - Special Events

Classification

Grade 8: Salary starting from $84,000.00/yr

FLSA Status

Full Time | Exempt

Supervisor (title)

National VP, Special Events & Volunteer Engagement

Location

Remote

POSITION SUMMARY

*(Basic purpose or primary function of job)*

The National Director, Special Events Sponsorship & National Teams is responsible for developing and securing strategic national corporate partnerships that generate sponsorship revenue and support fundraising events across the organization. This role cultivates and manages relationships with corporate partners, identifies new business opportunities, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to maximize partnership value. The position also provides strategic guidance and operational support to national special event teams, coaches teams to achieve fundraising goals. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder with experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship sales, large peer-to-peer team fundraising, and cross-functional collaboration.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

(*Principal responsibilities or job duties)*

• Personally carry a portfolio and generate new revenue each year.
• Establish and achieve goals for renewal and new revenue that align with organizational strategy.
• Manage the pipeline, new and renewal sales process. Raise significant revenue and strengthen the Arthritis Foundation brand.
• In partnership with National Event Directors, identify new funding opportunities within the Walk to Cure Arthritis, Jingle Bell Run and Marquee events.
• Oversee fulfillment of assets and impact reports for partners.
• Identify, recruit and engage potential large multi-market teams for the Walk to Cure Arthritis and Jingle Bell Run.
• Work collaboratively with local and regional field staff and national staff