Manager of Corporate Relations and Business Development

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is a multi-disciplinary arts center located in Brooklyn, New York. For more than 150 years, BAM has been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.

The Manager of Corporate Relations and Business Development will oversee BAM Corporate Membership, the in-kind program, and a portfolio of corporate sponsorships and grants.  They will develop relationships with companies to maximize contributed and earned revenue opportunities and engage corporate members with our year-long programming calendar. This role will also work closely with Marketing and the larger Advancement team. They will be responsible for executing a corporate engagement strategy, building out a prospect pipeline, crafting proposals, joining pitch meetings, and managing benefit fulfillment, as envisioned by the Director of Corporate Strategy. They will also support the development of new and existing earned revenue business verticals within the Corporate Relations department. 

The ideal candidate implements initiatives to maximize partnerships and scale corporate revenue over time.  Cultivate a strong portfolio of ongoing sponsorships that maximize campus activation and increase investment in the BAM brand over time. Develop a robust pipeline of prospective supporters, which includes lapsed supporters of BAM and new corporate partners.  Liaise with internal stakeholders to align proposals and partnership activations with upcoming program offerings. Support the reactivation of BAM’s corporate membership program to align BAM’s offerings with current corporate social responsibility and retention strategies. Support the business development of additional earned revenue verticals within the Corporate Relations department including but not limited to: Advertising sales, Merchandise and licensing opportunities, Media and content partnerships, and Rentals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Manage and solicit corporate funding to meet or exceed annual revenue goals 
• Collaborate with Director of Corporate Strategy and Senior Manager, Rentals to build 360 corporate partnerships
• Support the creation of proposals, renewals, reports, and contract agreements for corporate donors in a reasonable timeframe, working with Creative and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver exciting partnership opportunities.
• Maintain benefit fulfillment for corporate members and sponsors
• Cultivate current sponsors and maintain long-lead sponsorship prospects
• Manage current gifts, prospects, and contact data in BAM’s CRM, Tessitura
• Manage the corporate membership program
• Primary point of contact for the general sponsorship inbox 
• Implement and manage an in-kind program
• Partner cross-functionally to support corporate participation in special events by soliciting in-kind support, sponsorship, or other forms of revenue like merchandise, ad sales, table and ticket sales
• Manage corporate communications calendar to keep partners engaged and informed
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship and/or sales, performing arts experience a plus 
• Ability to support the development of sponsorship and sales requests 
• Exemplary proposal writing and editing skills—both sponsorship requests and grants
• Demonstrated track record of pitching and closing new corporate partnerships 
• Ability to maintain effective relations with donors, clients,and prospects 
• Experience with Tessitura is preferred
• Commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment
• Highly organized and analytical, with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work remotely and in person
• other duties assigned

Compensation: The salary for this role is $68-$75K.  This role is represented by Local 2110 and will be paid in accordance with the BAM/UAW Local 2110 Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is full-time, exempt, and eligible for benefits. BAM provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan opportunities including both 401(k) and pension plans, as well as BAM-related benefits including access to BAM's fantastic programming. 

Working conditions: Administrative Work (Category 1):

• The employee sits most of the time yet may occasionally move around the office, uses fingers and hands, engages in frequent oral communication, and has close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer and preparation of data and figures.
• Hybrid Schedule

Application Instructions: Must complete an online application through BAM's website  - no phone calls, emails or walk-ins, please. 

Internal Applicants must apply through BAM's website 

Employees must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an interview: 

• Completed at least 1 year of continuous, active service in current position. (Positions excluded include, but are not limited to, temporary assignments, and probationary employees) 
• Meet the experience and skills requirements as outlined in the job post 
• Be employed in the current position for at least one year 
• Performed in a satisfactory manner without any corrective actions in the last 12 months 

Brooklyn Academy of Music is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BAM recognizes that historic institutional practices lead to a non-inclusive environment and is working to address diversity and inclusion in all forms. Individuals in BAM are experiencing their own pace during this process, which is not uncommon when addressing power and privilege. The Advancement division supports and continues to take part in this process.