Corporate Partnerships & Events Associate

ICA is seeking a Corporate Partnerships & Events Associate to cultivate and secure corporate sponsorships for A Night of Broadway — our annual black-tie benefit gala featuring Broadway headliners and a full orchestra — and other ICA fundraising events throughout the year. This is a part-time, hybrid role built for an experienced nonprofit development professional who knows how to move a corporate relationship from introduction to signed commitment. You will be the primary point of contact for corporate sponsors: identifying prospects, initiating outreach, building relationships, presenting sponsorship opportunities, and closing support. A Night of Broadway 2027 is scheduled for February 20 at Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre in Naperville. This is an active, immediate need — we are looking for someone who can begin cultivating prospects now. You will have intern support for research, prospect list development, and administrative follow-through. The work of cultivation and solicitation is yours.

What You'll Do

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate sponsors for A Night of Broadway and other ICA fundraising events
• Build and manage an active prospect pipeline, moving relationships from first contact through commitment
• Represent ICA at community events, networking functions, and business meetings across DuPage County and the surrounding region
• Present tailored sponsorship packages to corporate decision-makers and community foundation contacts
• Secure event underwriting, table sponsorships, and in-kind support aligned with ICA's sponsorship tiers
• Maintain relationships with existing corporate partners and steward them toward renewed or increased investment
• Collaborate with ICA leadership on prospect strategy, proposals, and donor acknowledgment

Who We're Looking For

• Required: 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, corporate partnerships, or fundraising — with a focus on event sponsorship or major gifts; A track record of personally soliciting and closing corporate commitments, not just supporting someone else's portfolio; Existing relationships with corporate contacts, community leaders, or philanthropic decision-makers in DuPage County or the broader Chicagoland area; Comfort initiating outreach, making direct asks, and following up persistently and professionally; Ability to attend in-person meetings and community events locally in Naperville and surrounding areas
• Preferred: Experience securing gala or benefit event sponsorships for a nonprofit organization; Familiarity with corporate social responsibility (CSR) budgets, community investment programs, or charitable sponsorship frameworks; Relationships with Chicagoland-area foundations or national corporate giving programs; Background in arts, education, or youth-serving nonprofits

Compensation This is a part-time contract role with a flexible schedule. Compensation is commensurate with experience and structured as a fee-for-service or monthly retainer arrangement in the range of $30 per hour for up to 20 hours per week.