Sponsorship Coordinator volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Fundraising Team. This is a fully remote role.
Sponsorship Coordinator: remote volunteer opportunity
Build mission-aligned sponsorship relationships for iLevelUP. Research prospects, prepare proposals, and coordinate clear expectations and follow-up with the team.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
Sponsorship Coordinator role overview
As an iLevelUP Sponsorship Coordinator, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Build mission-aligned sponsorship relationships for iLevelUP. Research prospects, prepare proposals, and coordinate clear expectations and follow-up with the team.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
Sponsorship Coordinator responsibilities
- Research and identify prospective sponsors, including corporations, community organizations, and other potential partners that align with iLevelUP’s mission.
- Initiate and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors through personalized outreach, meetings, and presentations.
- Create compelling sponsorship proposals, clearly outlining the benefits of partnership with iLevelUP and the impact of their contributions.
- Oversee the fulfillment of sponsorship agreements, ensuring that sponsors receive appropriate recognition and benefits as outlined in their agreements.
- Collaborate with the fundraising and event teams to integrate sponsorship opportunities into key events and campaigns.
- Provide sponsors with regular updates on the impact of their support and ensure ongoing communication to maintain and deepen relationships.
- Work closely with the marketing and communications teams to align sponsorship strategies with broader fundraising and organizational goals.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current fundraising/vc outreach work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
Sponsorship Coordinator required qualifications
- Proven experience in sponsorship coordination, corporate partnerships, or fundraising roles.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire potential sponsors.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple sponsorships, deadlines, and details.
- Experience in creating and presenting sponsorship proposals, with a focus on aligning sponsor goals with the mission of iLevelUP.
- Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and experience managing sponsor information and agreements.
- A passion for education and a commitment to supporting young learners.
Sponsorship Coordinator helpful experience
- Experience in nonprofit sponsorship management, corporate fundraising, or event sponsorships.
- Familiarity with sponsorship trends and best practices in nonprofit and corporate partnerships.
- Experience working in a remote, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of data analytics tools to track sponsorship performance and provide detailed reporting to sponsors.
How we work
Work with Fundraising Team through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the Sponsorship Coordinator opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: Sponsorship Coordinator
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Fundraising Team
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 784
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.