Special Events and Partnerships Manager (Caldera)

Our Youth Program provides students from Portland and Central Oregon with long-term mentoring that nurtures individual creativity, beginning in sixth grade and continuing into young adulthood. To ensure our own accountability, we will 1) seek deeper relationships with and feedback from our larger community; 2) use our Equity Plan to guide ongoing work; and 3) apply our Equity Lens to decision-making. to the Development & Communications Director, this position will support Caldera’s community partnership efforts, building a strong portfolio of reliable partnerships in corporations and foundations alike and managing fundraising and community engagement events. Partnerships and Sponsorships – 45% Cultivate and steward a portfolio of corporate and foundation sponsors/grantors Research and develop new partnerships and opportunities to connect with the communities in which we work Manage corporate sponsorship solicitation and reporting, generate, submit, and track corporate sponsorship applications and reports, update and maintain sponsorship benefits packet, solicit and track in-kind contributions for events Partner on various community wide events, ensuring partnerships advance Caldera's programmatic work and racial equity Collaborating with Youth and Arts Center Program Directors on select community partnerships Grants reporting in collaboration with Director Work with the Director, Community Engagement and Outreach on other projects as assigned Required Qualifications 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a nonprofit organization Passion for Caldera’s mission, cultural and environmental justice, and racial equity Interest and enthusiasm for nonprofit fundraising through grassroots campaigns and storytelling Able to demonstrate strong proficiency in donor software program Exemplary verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage a project from inception to completion within strict timelines Able to demonstrate leadership as well as work collaboratively on teams High level of capability and comfort engaging with donors, board members, and the general public

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