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Director of Corporate Sponsorship

Date Posted: Oct 18, 2025

Requisition ID: 465929

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to ignite wonder, inspire curiosity, reveal stories, and create connections through relevant and engaging experiences that are fueld by our collection, sites, and stories. We are a catalyst for lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. We believe learning is for everyone, everywhere, and all the time.

Role Overview:

The Director of Corporate Sponsorship is responsible for cultivating corporate relationships, soliciting donations and executing revenue-generating sponsorships for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS).

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $87,550.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

•Identify and cultivate relationships with corporations throughout the state and nation that are potential donors/sponsors to Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites and execute successful revenue-generating sponsorships.

•Develop sponsorship packages, pitches and catalog outlining benefits and mission-focused narratives.

•Research corporate donations and match appropriate opportunities: donations, sponsorships, grants, etc.

•Solicit corporations to donate toward county sculptures, special exhibits, etc.,

•Supervise gift acknowledgement letters and reports generated from gift entry.

•Manage on-site and off-site sponsor activations to steward corporate sponsors.

•Raise corporate funds to support school field trips.

•Develop brand activation events with programming to generate attendance and sponsor contributions.

•Assist with solicitation of corporations for future capital campaigns and building naming opportunities.

•Monitor, manage and ensure ISMHS fulfills sponsorship packages and ensure all sponsorship benefits are met within the required timeframe per each sponsor agreement.

•Collaborate with the marketing agency and Chief Marketing Officer to continually pursue contemporary approaches to gaining new sponsors. Lead the creation of sponsorship support materials and advertising collateral in cooperation with marketing agency, internal creative team and Chief Marketing Officer.

•Report results and metrics to sponsors and continually cultivate, steward and measure corporate relationships in the institutional database along with VP of Development, Chief Marketing Officer and the President and CEO.

What You'll Need for Success:

+ Bachelors degree in marketing, public relations, fundraising or related field.

+ Existing relationships with Indiana corporations and businessses is essential.

+ A high level of diplomacy, communication and project management skills are a neccessary.

+ A minimum of 7-10 years of client-focused sales, sponsorship or fundraising experience including a demonstrated record of obtaining and managing corporate sponsorships.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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