: Manager – Sponsorships & Fundraising

Location: Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru

Role Summary:

The Events & Corporate Sponsorships manager Lead end-to-end planning and execution for major university events (academic conclaves, cultural/tech fests, convocations) while actively securing corporate sponsorships and brand partnerships to offset event budgets.

Key Responsibilities:
Pitch, negotiate, and close corporate sponsorships, stall bookings, and brand tie-ups; create tiered sponsorship decks and ensure 100% fulfillment of sponsor deliverables. plans.
Manage end-to-end event logistics—stage setup, AV/lighting, catering, security, crowd control, and local permissions.
Drive the campus event calendar; supervise production schedules, run-sheets, and artist/speaker management.
Draft RFPs, negotiate vendor contracts, track event expenditures within sanctioned limits,



and manage post-event settlements.
Partner with academic departments, student committees, IT, and campus marketing teams for cohesive execution.

Candidate Requirements:
5–10 years of experience in corporate sponsorship sales and large-scale event management (higher education or event agency background preferred). Solid corporate network and proven closure record.
Solid corporate pitching, contract negotiation, vendor management, and crisis handling.
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Marketing, Mass Communication, Event Management, or related fields.
Robust multi-event handling and on-ground execution capabilities.

Pay range and compensation package- Salary: ₹80,000 – ₹1,20,000 per month

📌 Sponsorship & Fundraising Manager Bengaluru
🏢 Dayananda Sagar University
📍 Bengaluru