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The Whistler Mountain Ski Club (WMSC) is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Sponsorship, Partnerships, Fundraising & Events Manager to lead and grow the Club’s revenue-generating initiatives and community engagement efforts.
This role is responsible for managing and expanding WMSC’s existing partnership portfolio (currently valued at approximately $250,000 annually), with a strategic goal of doubling sponsorship and fundraising revenue over time.
The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, relationship-focused, and highly organized, with proven experience in sponsorship sales, partnership development, fundraising, and event execution.
The Whistler Mountain Ski Club is one of North America’s leading ski racing clubs, and have been developing Olympians and Fine Human Beings since 1968. They are currently the number one producer of athletes to our National Team
About the Role, Benefits & Perks:
- Annual base salary of $40,000, plus commission on sponsorships and fundraising opportunities.
- Commission structure ranging from 7.5% to 15%, depending on whether the sponsorship or fundraising opportunity is from a new or existing client.
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
- Ski pass assistance.
- Extended health benefits (eligible after one year of employment).
- Fun, collaborative, and supportive company culture.
The Perfect Candidate:
- Proven experience in sponsorship sales, partnerships, or business development.
- Demonstrated success negotiating and closing partnership agreements.
- Experience in event planning and execution.
- Experience in fundraising and/or grant writing is an asset.
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
- Highly organized with strong project management capabilities.
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently.
- Passion for sport, youth development, and community engagement is highly valued.
Responsibilities Include:
Sponsorship & Partnerships:
- Manage and strengthen existing sponsorship and partnership agreements.
- Identify, develop, and secure new corporate partnerships aligned with WMSC’s brand
and values. - Lead all negotiations, contract development, and renewal processes.
- Deliver high-quality partner servicing, ensuring fulfillment of all sponsorship benefits.
- Develop customized partnership proposals and presentations.
- Track partnership performance and ROI for both WMSC and partners.
Fundraising:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy.
- Identify new revenue streams including corporate giving, individual donors, and community campaigns.
- Lead donor cultivation and stewardship efforts.
- Support and develop grant applications (experience in grant writing is considered a strongasset).
- Work closely with leadership to align fundraising with Club priorities and athlete development goals.
Events Management:
- Oversee the planning and execution of a minimum of six (6) major club and fundraising events annually, including:
- Race events and festivals
- Fundraising galas or campaigns
- Community and sponsor engagement events
- Ensure events are professionally delivered, on brand, and financially successful.
- Manage event budgets, logistics, vendors, volunteers, and stakeholder coordination.
- Leverage events as key platforms for sponsorship activation and fundraising.
Strategy & Reporting:
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team to set annual revenue targets.
- Develop and manage budgets related to sponsorship, fundraising, and events.
- Provide regular reporting on revenue performance, pipeline development, and partnership status.
- Maintain CRM or tracking systems for partners, donors, and prospects
Applying is Easy!
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- Create a Whistler Personnel Profile and upload your resume here (you only have to do this once): www.whistler-jobs.com/apply
- OR If you have already created a profile with us, please email your updated resume and cover letter to talent@whistler-jobs.com
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