Corporate Partnerships Coordinator

Fort Wayne Zoo

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to join the Fort Wayne Zoo team.
This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Team Member Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs.

Final date to receive applications:
February 15, 2026

The Corporate Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for managing and growing the Zoo’s corporate sponsorship program. This includes securing new sponsor ships, renewing existing partnerships, fulfilling sponsor benefits, ensuring strong relationships with corporate partners, and growing unrestricted support for the Zoo’s mission. This position works a flexible schedule to support evening and weekend donor events as required. This position also strives to embody the Zoo’s values at all times, contributes to positive guest experiences, and performs other duties as required.

• Develops and maintains an annual sponsorship plan, including revenue goals, stewardship touchpoints, and timelines.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits corporate sponsors for Zoo programs and events.
• Prepares sponsorship proposals, agreements, and benefit packages.
• Ensures fulfillment of sponsor benefits, including signage, recognition, and event activations.
• Tracks campaign performance, analyzes results, and prepares reports to measure success and inform strategy.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Communications to deliver sponsor visibility across print, digital, and on-site channels.
• Maintains donor records in the Zoo’s CRM systems, ensuring accuracy of contact information, gift history, and engagement notes.
• Coordinates sponsor involvement in Zoo events and experiences.
• Assists with gift processing and acknowledgement letters to ensure timely and accurate stewardship.
• Stays informed and knowledgeable of current giving trends and best practices to enhance program effectiveness.
• Supports donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including occasional tours or experiences.
• Performs general office functions and assists with department reception coverage as needed.
• Works cross-functionally with Marketing and Communications and Guest Experience teams to ensure integrated partner engagement strategies.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning to support the role, the organization, and maintain industry best practices.
• Supports the Zoo’s commitment to continued growth of diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging for team members, volunteers, guests, and supporters. Embraces these fundamentals in leadership practices.
• Assists with special projects and helps other team members as needed.
• Actively contributes to positive guest experiences.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Three years of fundraising, sponsorship, corporate relations, or related work experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems (Blackbaud Altru preferred), email marketing platforms, and data analysis tools is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Must have transportation to attend meetings or perform other off-site work-related duties.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Familiarity with corporate fundraising strategies, proposal creation, sponsorship agreements, and compliance considerations.
• Comfort in building and maintaining…