The Development Director fosters a relationship of mutual benefit between AIGA Austin and representatives from allied fields who service the design community. This usually occurs in the form of cash or in-kind sponsorship for Chapter events. They work closely with the Programming Director in establishing a calendar and identifying potential sponsors for Chapter events and activities. They also work closely with community organizations to partner on events and other resources.
Responsibilities
identifying, contacting and nurturing relationships with potential sponsors;
submitting monthly development reports;
maintaining a database of sponsor contact information;
providing benefits information to sponsors and ensuring that sponsors receive promised benefits and paperwork, including sponsor thank-yous and acknowledgement in promised media (i.e., website, e-newsletter)
working directly with event chairs to help secure sponsorship for specific events, by supplying leads and then creating sponsor agreements and invoices, which are filed with the Chapter Manager;
assess the needs of the Chapter and coordinate with Board of Directors to evaluate budgets and sponsorship needs;
facilitate/oversee donation requests;
act as host and accommodate vendors at events;
creating annual and sponsorship structures that specify levels and benefits for in-kind and cash donations.
Maintain all AIGA Austin’s Google Drive and sponsor packets updates on:
Sponsor Levels
Sponsor List
Sponsorship Invoices
Sponsorship Thank Yous
Preview Packets
Follow-up Packets
Requirements
Show strong organization and management skills.
Consistent communication among board members, AIGA members and the greater design community.
Be an active AIGA Member
Fulfill a 2 year term
Propose and execute a succession plan
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