Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Strategist (Arts Nonprofit | Baltimore → Rotterdam Exchange)

I'm the Founder & Executive Director of a Baltimore-based arts nonprofit focused on creating economic opportunities for artists through public art, community programming, and international cultural exchange. This fall, I'll be traveling to Rotterdam to establish long-term partnerships that will connect artists in Baltimore and Rotterdam through future public art projects, artist exchanges, and cultural programming. I'm looking for an experienced nonprofit sponsorship strategist to help transform our mission and vision into a compelling sponsorship package that resonates with corporate partners, local businesses, and philanthropic organizations. This is **not** simply a graphic design project. I need someone who understands how to position an organization in a way that makes companies want to invest. --- The Project Working from our existing materials (mission, project descriptions, website, grant language, presentations, etc.), you'll help create a professional sponsorship strategy and package that I can confidently use in meetings with potential sponsors. Potential sponsors may include: * Baltimore businesses * Developers & real estate companies * Architecture, engineering & construction firms * Financial institutions * Hospitality & tourism companies * Shipping, logistics & maritime-related businesses * Companies with international ties between Baltimore and Europe * Corporate foundations I'm very familiar with Baltimore's nonprofit and business landscape, so company recommendations should be collaborative and approved with me. --- Deliverables 1. Corporate Sponsorship Strategy Help determine: * Who our ideal sponsors are * Why they would invest * How to position our organization * Key messaging for different sponsor types * Sponsorship opportunities beyond event sponsorships --- 2. Sponsorship Package Develop a professional sponsorship packet that includes: * Organization overview * Mission & vision * Why Baltimore * Why Rotterdam * The long-term vision * Current projects * Community impact * Partnership opportunities * Sponsorship levels * Benefits * Call to action --- 3. Sponsorship Deck Create a concise presentation (approximately 10–15 slides) that can be used during meetings with prospective sponsors. --- 4. Messaging Develop compelling messaging explaining: * Why this international exchange matters * Why corporations should support it * Why Baltimore benefits * Why Rotterdam is strategically important * Why now The messaging should inspire confidence while remaining authentic and community-centered. --- 5. Sponsorship Prospect Recommendations Suggest industries and companies that appear to align well with our mission. Please note that I already have relationships within Baltimore's arts, architecture, development, and nonprofit communities, so recommendations should complement—not replace—existing relationships. --- Ideal Experience Please apply if you have experience with one or more of the following: * Corporate sponsorship development * Nonprofit fundraising * Business development * Partnership strategy * Arts organizations * Museums * Festivals * Public art * Community development * Placemaking * International cultural organizations * Economic development Bonus if you've created sponsorship packages that successfully secured corporate funding. --- What I'll Provide * Website * Existing grant narratives * Mission & vision * Current project information * Photos * Branding * Existing sponsorship ideas * Strategic goals * Feedback throughout the project --- Please Include With Your Proposal 1. Examples of sponsorship packages you've created. 2. Examples of organizations you've helped secure sponsors for. 3. Your approach to building a sponsorship strategy. 4. Why you think companies choose to sponsor nonprofits. I'm looking for someone who can think strategically—not just design attractive documents. My goal is to leave this project with a sponsorship package that clearly communicates our value, tells a compelling story, and helps build lasting corporate partnerships.