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
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