Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Events

Job Title: Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Events

Employment Status: Full-Time, Salary | Exempt

Location: Omaha Children's Museum | On-site | In-Person

Department: Development

Reports To: Senior Vice President of Development

Who We Are: Omaha Children's Museum (OCM) is a mission-driven non-profit that has positively influenced the lives of children for 50 years. OCM recognizes that behind every great organization, there are great people. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share our vision, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission. OCM is a dynamic, interactive space designed to ignite the curiosity and creativity of children through engaging exhibits, workshops, and events. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, educational, and fun environment that supports the learning and growth of all children. Our mission extends beyond our walls as we strive to be a community hub for early childhood development, connecting with childcare providers, teens, young parents, and early childhood advocates.

Position Summary: The Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Events is responsible for leading the Museum’s corporate sponsorship program by designing and managing corporate sponsorship opportunities and deliverables and soliciting sponsorships. This position builds meaningful partnerships with businesses and community organizations that support the Museum’s mission through exhibit sponsorships, educational programming, family experiences, and special events. Additionally, this Director-level position oversees all aspects of the Museum’s fundraising events including sponsorship development, donor engagement, budgeting, volunteer management, logistics and post-event stewardship. The Director works collaboratively across departments to generate philanthropic support, elevate community engagement, and deliver exceptional experiences for donors, sponsors, volunteers and guests. The ideal candidate is a highly organized relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic fundraising with detailed event execution.

Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Development: Develop and manage a comprehensive corporate sponsorship program that supports the Museum's mission year-round.

Responsibilities Include: Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate sponsorship strategy to achieve annual revenue goals. Identify, cultivate, solicit, negotiate, and steward corporate sponsors and community partners. Build and manage relationships with current and prospective corporate donors through regular meetings, tours, and presentations. Develop customized sponsorship proposals, benefits packages, and partnership agreements. Secure sponsorship support for: Permanent exhibits Temporary exhibits Educational programs Community access initiatives Family events Museum-wide sponsorship opportunities Collaborate with Marketing to ensure sponsor recognition and fulfillment across print, digital, social media, signage, and on-site activations. Manage sponsorship benefit fulfillment, ensuring all contractual obligations are completed accurately and on schedule. Maintain accurate sponsorship records, agreements, and pipeline activity within the Museum's CRM. Monitor sponsorship revenue and prepare regular reports on pipeline activity, renewals, and annual performance. Identify opportunities to expand and enhance the Museum's sponsorship portfolio through innovative partnerships and new revenue opportunities. Fundraising Event Leadership Lead the planning and execution of the Museum's annual fundraising events, including but not limited to: For the Kids Benefit (annual fundraising gala) Pumpkins with a Purpose (annual family fundraising event) Other development and fundraising events, donor cultivation events, and stewardship activities as assigned Responsibilities Include: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, and event work plans. Create, monitor, and reconcile event budgets while meeting established fundraising goals. Develop and execute sponsorship strategies for fundraising events in collaboration with corporate partners. Coordinate all event logistics, including venue management, vendors, catering, entertainment, décor, rentals, audiovisual production, and event setup. Oversee auction procurement, packages, donor recognition, registration, ticketing, and guest experience. Manage all event-related activities within OneCause, including event setup, sponsorships, registration, auctions, reporting, and fundraising tools, while partnering with the Development Database Coordinator to ensure accurate donor data, gift processing, reconciliation, and CRM integration. Recruit, train, and manage volunteers and event committees. Collaborate with Marketing to develop invitations, promotional materials, event branding, signage, and communications. Work closely with Development staff to cultivate, solicit, and steward event sponsors and donors. Evaluate event performance through post-event reporting, financial analysis, and recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure exceptional donors, sponsors, volunteers, and guest experiences before, during, and after each event.

Additional Responsibilities: Support the development department’s overall fundraising initiatives. Assist with donor cultivation and stewardship events as needed. Maintain strong cross-departmental communication with Marketing, Education, Guest Services, Finance and Operations. Ensure all sponsorship benefits are fulfilled accurately and on schedule. Maintain vendor contracts and event documentation. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising, event management, corporate partnerships or related experience. Demonstrated success managing fundraising events and sponsorship programs. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Ability to build authentic relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners. Budget management experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM databases, event management platforms such as OneCause, and other fundraising systems.

Qualifications: Relationship Building Fundraising & Sponsorship Development Event Planning & Execution Project Management Strategic Thinking Financial Management Collaboration Communication Attention to Detail Problem Solving Customer & Donor Service Excellence Physical Qualifications Stand and walk for extended periods to engage with visitors and program participants Navigate different areas of the Museum to assist visitors and ensure a positive experience Bend, stoop, and reach to conduct inventory