The Director of Sponsorship is responsible for coordinating team communications with corporate partners and project leads, primarily for the purpose of securing sponsorship and co-ops for members.
Responsibilities:
Build new & maintain current relationships with companies and alumni:
Corporate Sponsorship
Job Opportunities
- alumni relations
- Works with Project lead to target specific companies related to the projects at hand.
- Projects lead provides technical knowledge and can specify equipment and resources needed,
- Director of sponsorship communicates/convinces the company to sponsor project/team
- For sponsorships that are developed with a Projects lead, that sponsorship resources is strictly allocated to that project
- Director of Sponsorship works with treasurer to get sponsorship into account/register properly
- Treasurer makes sure sponsorship goes directly back to the project team
Secure funding for the team:
Work in collaboration with University Advancement office
Work with the treasurer to support the team’s financial requirements
- Ensure companies who sponsor RIT Launch receive the benefits specified in our most recent Sponsorship Packet
- Keep an organized and easily accessible list of current sponsors & corporate partners
Requirements:
Email-writing and communications skills
- Must have been on Launch Initiative for at least 2 semesters
- This is an elected position
Other Things to Know:
- Important Contacts:
- Venessa Mitchell - Director of ECCO & Student Programs Coordinator
- She manages our financial accounts & should be kept in the loop for any new gifts/sponsorships
- Email: vmmeme@rit.edu
- ADD UA CONTACT
- Venessa Mitchell - Director of ECCO & Student Programs Coordinator