POSITION: Sponsorship Coordinator LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTACT: Barlow Flores Open: CLOSING: Until Filled Salary
POSITION: Sponsorship Coordinator LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTACT: Barlow Flores Open: CLOSING: Until Filled Salary
POSITION: Sponsorship Coordinator LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTACT: Barlow Flores Open: CLOSING: Until Filled Salary
OPEN:
LOCATION: Washington, DC
CLOSING:
Until filled
SALARY:
Commensurate with
experience
BACKGROUND
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)the largest national Hispanic civil rights and
advocacy organization in the United Statesworks to improve opportunities for Hispanic
Americans. Through its network of nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations, NCLR
reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia.
To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy,
providing a Latino perspective in five key areasassets/investments, civil rights/immigration,
education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacitybuilding assistance to its Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities
for individuals and families.
Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization
headquartered in Washington, DC, serving all Hispanic subgroups in all regions of the country. It
has state and regional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, and San
Antonio.
SUMMARY
NCLR seeks a Sponsorship Coordinator for its Washington, DC, office. This position is housed
in the Integrated Marketing and Events (IME) Department as part of the Sponsorship team. It is
under the direct supervision of the NCLRs Director of Sponsorship and Corporate Relations.
This team member will help implement the fundraising strategy developed in collaboration with
IME Management team. The coordinator will build relationships with key corporate,
government, and nonprofit partners; develop and engage new client categories; and analyze and
trend reporting related to fundraising in the nonprofit sector. The coordinator is responsible for
meeting fundraising goals for the year, for each event, as well as personal/professional
development goals. The coordinator should be an innovative thinker motivated by productivity,
efficiency, and increased fundraising potential. The coordinator should also be able to guide and
motivate members of the Sponsorship Team in particular the Sponsorship Associate(s) as well as
share experiences with other teams in IME and with other NCLR components, particularly the
Resource Development and Finance staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in generating unrestricted revenue for NCLR through the sale of sponsorships,
advertising, exhibit fees, table sales, tickets, etc.; reach and exceed sales goals determined
by the Director of Sponsorship team and Deputy Vice President.
Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to reach sales
goals; manage, sustain, and nurture existing relationships; engage new clients; and pursue
new fundraising/business opportunities.
Provide event recaps of fundraising efforts; identify new opportunities, challenges, and
trends; report on statistical history; and provide data reports related to fundraising efforts.
Share experiences, offer guidance, and motivate Sponsorships Team members, in
collaboration and with the support of the Director of Sponsorships, including training and
suggestions for team member development.
Respond to general inquiries regarding NCLR and IME events, answer phones, send
faxes and email, and other routine office functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
NCLR fosters a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where priorities are adjusted as needed to
meet the mission. Critical attributes of the successful candidate include an ability to
communicate and work effectively with all levels of staff, a persistent can-do nature, and
resourcefulness. The candidate must be willing to travel as needed to build and expand NCLRs
foundation and corporate relationships,
SEND COVER LETTER, RSUM, AND
SALARY HISTORY TO:
National Council of La Raza
Raul Yzaguirre Building
1126 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: [email protected]
Fax: (202) 776-1796
No phone calls, please!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities,
political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.