Fractional Corporate Partnerships & Fundraising Lead (Contract)

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Journey To Lead (JOURNEY) is seeking a seasoned, entrepreneurial fundraising professional to support and accelerate our corporate partnerships and sponsorship efforts. This is a senior‑level, fractional contractor role that will work closely with our leadership team to cultivate, secure, and steward high‑impact corporate partnerships that advance women’s leadership.

About Us

Journey To Lead (JOURNEY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of women who are changing the world. Each year, JOURNEY selects a cohort of exceptional Fellows—accomplished startup CEOs and senior corporate executives—who are tackling some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Through a year‑long Fellowship, JOURNEY’s team and its Champions—renowned women leaders—provide coaching, strategic guidance, and access to powerful networks through in‑person experiences, virtual programming, and one‑on‑one engagement. Upon completing the Fellowship, Fellows become members of JOURNEY’s lifelong community of support.

Founded in 2021, JOURNEY is a fully remote organization entering an exciting phase of growth. We are scaling our impact and seeking mission‑driven professionals eager to help shape the organization during its next chapter.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead JOURNEY’s sponsorship strategy and solicitation for fundraising events and programs.
• Source, pitch, and advance corporate sponsorships and strategic partnerships from prospect through close.
• Develop compelling sponsorship decks, proposals, and customized partnership opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing corporate partner relationships, with a focus on renewals, multi‑year commitments, and expanded engagement.
• Collaborate with JOURNEY leadership, board members, and champions to unlock new partnership opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Significant senior‑level experience (15+ years) in corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and/or nonprofit fundraising.
• Demonstrated success securing six‑ and seven‑figure corporate sponsorships or partnerships.
• Deep expertise in sponsorship strategy, proposal development, and making the ask.
• Strong experience with event‑based fundraising and corporate sponsorship models.
• An entrepreneurial mindset — strategic, proactive, and comfortable operating independently in a fast‑moving, growth‑oriented organization.
• A passion for JOURNEY’s mission to advance women’s leadership.
• Excellent knowledge of Google, MS SharePoint/Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Time Commitment: Estimated 10–20 hours per week, with flexibility based on partnership activity and campaign needs.
• Compensation: Monthly retainer, commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. JOURNEY is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

JOURNEY is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.