Corporate Sponsorship & Brand Partnership Strategist (Youth Sports Nonprofit)

We are a rapidly growing youth basketball nonprofit organization seeking an experienced **Corporate Sponsorship & Brand Partnership Strategist**. **Our primary objective is simple: secure corporate sponsorships.** Our success metric is not a sponsorship deck or strategy document. Success is generating qualified conversations with corporate decision-makers and helping secure sponsorship partnerships. We already have a sponsorship deck, partnership tiers, branding, and marketing assets in place. We're looking for someone who can audit our current materials, strengthen our sponsorship strategy where needed, identify qualified corporate partners, and most importantly, help us generate meaningful sponsorship opportunities. Our organization serves hundreds of athletes annually through regional and national travel teams, tournaments, camps, training programs, and community initiatives. Responsibilities: * Audit our existing sponsorship deck, partnership tiers, pricing, and overall sponsorship strategy. * Recommend improvements to strengthen our value proposition and appeal to corporate partners. * Identify and research qualified local, regional, and national sponsorship prospects. * Develop and execute a sponsorship outreach strategy. * Create introductions and generate qualified sponsorship conversations. * Advise on sponsorship activation ideas and long-term partnership opportunities. * Provide strategic guidance throughout the sponsorship process. Ideal Experience: We're looking for someone with demonstrated success in: * Corporate sponsorship sales * Brand partnerships * Sports marketing * Nonprofit fundraising * Business development Experience with youth sports organizations, nonprofit organizations, athletic events, or sports properties is highly preferred. Success Looks Like: Success in this role is not measured by presentations or strategy documents alone. It is measured by creating qualified sponsorship opportunities and helping our organization establish long-term corporate partnerships. When applying, please include: * Examples of sponsorships you've helped secure. * Organizations you've worked with. * Your typical approach to identifying and engaging sponsors. * Measurable results you've achieved. * References or case studies, if available. We're looking for a long-term strategic partner who understands how to build relationships, create value for sponsors, and most importantly, help organizations secure meaningful corporate sponsorships.