– Identify and target potential sponsors and partners, including local businesses, corporations, and industry-related organizations.

– Develop and maintain a comprehensive sponsorship package that outlines the benefits and opportunities available to sponsors.

– Work alongside the Festival Director Lead in pitching, negotiating, and closing sponsorship deals.

– Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing sponsors and partners, ensuring their continued support.

– Identify potential brand partnerships that align with the festival’s mission and audience.

– Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to create engaging, mutually beneficial brand partnerships.

– Negotiate and manage brand partnership agreements to ensure they meet the needs of both parties.

– Work closely with the marketing team to integrate sponsors and brand partners into the festival’s promotional materials and campaigns.

– Coordinate marketing efforts to showcase sponsors’ products or services.

– Enhance the festival’s brand recognition and visibility through partnerships and collaborations.

– Develop and manage the sponsorship and brand partnership budget, tracking income and expenses.

– Regularly report on revenue generation, providing updates to festival leadership.

– Ensure compliance with all contractual agreements with sponsors and brand partners

 – Generate reports on the return on investment (ROI) for sponsors and partners.