Sponsorship Development Specialist

Strides in Recovery • Part-time • Remote (Rolling Hills Estates, California, United States) • $3k / month • 2m ago

Position Overview:

Strides in Recovery is seeking a results-driven and personable Sponsorship Development Specialist to lead outreach efforts for the Palos Verdes Trails 5K, a signature fundraising event supporting individuals in addiction recovery. This individual will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing event sponsors that align with our mission and values.

Hours/Timeframe:

A minimum of 10 hours/week from now through September 28, 2025

Key Responsibilities:

Prospect & Outreach

Identify potential sponsors aligned with health, wellness, community service, and recovery.
Research local and regional businesses with event sponsorship histories.
Initiate contact through calls, emails, networking events, and personal meetings
Clearly articulate sponsorship benefits (e.g., brand visibility, community impact, employee engagement opportunities)

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with the event planning team to align sponsor needs with event logistics.
Provide regular updates on sponsorship progress.

Administrative

Track all outreach, follow-ups, agreements, and deliverables.
Maintain accurate records in sponsorship CRM or tracking system.

Qualifications:

Proven success securing event sponsorships or fundraising partnerships.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable initiating contact and building relationships with new people.
Passion for wellness, recovery, or community-based events is a plus.
Prior experience in nonprofits, endurance events, or brand partnerships preferred.

Benefits:

Help grow a meaningful community event with a strong social impact.
Flexible hours and remote-friendly.
Opportunity to expand your portfolio in sponsorship development and event fundraising.

Pay:

This opportunity is 100% commission based. You would earn 15% of all sponsorship revenue or in kind support you bring in.

Application Process:

This application includes 2 custom questions. You must answer both in order to be considered for this position.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to $3,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Application Question(s):

In a few sentences, please tell us what approaches you used to secure sponsorships for an event that is similar to the Palos Verdes Trails 5K.
Approximately how many sponsors did you bring in for an event you were responsible for, and what was the approximate dollar value of those sponsorships?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90275

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