Sr. Brand Partnerships Officer, Athletes
$1,000,000–$1,000,000 year
RemoteWashington, United States
Job Summary
Represent IJM's mission through public speaking and media interviews at the highest levels across global sport and culture. Serve as a leader in the Team Freedom community, inspiring and mobilizing a movement of freedom. Present compelling fundraising opportunities to pro athlete groups and individuals via public speaking, proposals, and high-level meetings. Design trips to IJM's field offices to inspire prospective champions and retain current ones. Identify, cultivate, and solicit new pro athlete donors and sports partners for marketing campaign integration and platform activations. Build and manage a portfolio of 100+ pro athlete champions and prospects, raising $1M in revenue annually. Qualify leads to convert prospects to active donors giving $10k or more annually. Lead strategy for events hosted by pro athletes, collaborating with internal teams on format, programming, and fundraising tactics. Facilitate 1:1 meetings with athlete donors and prepare impact reports. Report portfolio activity and progress against KPIs to the Director of Brand Partnerships. Book travel logistics for portfolio-related travel. Participate in IJM's community of spiritual formation. This hybrid role is onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Washington, DC area or remote for non-local candidates, with up to 20% travel required.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of demonstrated success delivering results in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- 7+ years of direct experience working with professional athletes and their families
- 7+ years of experience in high-level marketing, sales, or major donor fundraising
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
- Proven track record of successfully activating professional athlete and influencer platforms
- Well-connected professional with experience in sports, influencer management, philanthropy, or partnership development
- Experience planning and executing events, conferences, or large-scale engagement opportunities
- Expertise in leveraging media and public relations to advance organizational objectives
- Strong marketing expertise with demonstrated success developing and executing campaigns
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Public speaking and presentation experience
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles' Creed
- Right to work in the US
Desired Qualifications
- Fundraising experience preferred
- Professional athlete experience preferred
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