Organization Overview
The Potter League for Animals is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, and advancing the well-being of Rhode Island’s companion animals. As the state’s most comprehensive animal welfare organization, we impact more than 10,000 companion animals annually. For more than 95 years, we have been committed to serving animals and the people who love them throughout Rhode Island and New England as a 4-star Charity Navigator-rated nonprofit, ranking in the top 1% nationally.
Position Details
Classification: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Animal Care & Adoption Center – Middletown, RI
Reports To: Director of Philanthropy
Job Purpose
The Event and Sponsorship Manager leads The Potter League’s events portfolio, fundraiser stewardship, and sponsorship programs. This role builds and manages a revenue-generating sponsorship portfolio, delivers exceptional donor and sponsor experiences, and uses data and strategy to increase retention, engagement, and philanthropic investment.
Accountabilities
Events Management
Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
Develop event timelines and logistics plans
Manage event vendors, venues, and day-to-day event staff
Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager on volunteer needs for all events
Oversee event registration, tracking, and post-event follow-up
Evaluate event outcomes and prepare summary reports
Directly supervise & provide committee oversight for events and development support, and ensure efficient execution of three signature events annually and other special events, including third-party and community events
Strategic Events & Sponsorship
Manage a comprehensive portfolio of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
Develop and execute an integrated sponsorship strategy across events and organizational initiatives
Create long-term partnership opportunities
Lead sponsor cultivation, solicitation, negotiation, and renewal efforts
Manage sponsorship forecasting, revenue goals, and ROI analysis
Portfolio & Relationship Management
Manage a portfolio of corporate sponsors
Develop customized stewardship and engagement plans for sponsors – partner with the Marketing team
Serve as a primary relationship manager for assigned partners
Collaborate with leadership on cross-sell and upgrade strategies
Donor Stewardship
Support donor recognition programs including annual giving levels and society membership, naming opportunities, and impact reporting
Coordinate timely and meaningful donor acknowledgements in partnership with philanthropy staff
Support donor engagement efforts such as tours, special mailings, and impact communications
Maintain accurate stewardship and event data in the donor database
Ensure personalized stewardship for leadership and event-related donors
Data, Reporting & Systems
Track sponsorship, events, and stewardship activity in the donor database
Analyze engagement, retention, and revenue metrics
Prepare reports for leadership to inform fundraising strategy
Track Expense Budgets, including in-kind opportunities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with development, marketing, and program teams to align messaging and donor experience
Support fundraising campaigns by integrating stewardship touchpoints
Partner with marketing on sponsor visibility, branding, and communications
Collaborate with finance on revenue and expense tracking and reconciliation
Partner with Animal Care Teams and the Community Navigator who stewards the Mission.
Represent The Potter League with corporate partners and at community events
Adheres to all Policies, Procedures, and Code of Conduct Standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Success Factors
The ideal candidate:
Clearly communicates with a variety of stakeholders, adapting their tone and style for different audiences.
Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative environment.
Tracks deadlines, budgets, and deliverables across projects.
Maintains…