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Independence Blue Cross, LLC Senior Corporate Relations & Events Specialist - 240909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Senior Corporate Relations & Events Specialist - 240909
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Sr. Corporate Relations & Events Specialist
This position will be accountable for managing and tracking corporate contribution requests. Responsibilities include oversight of nonprofit partner relationships, project management, corporate sponsorship fulfillment, activities, and select programs. These activities are directed at but not limited to, nonprofit organizations, community and civic based organizations, government agencies and customer/potential customers. They will provide strategic and operational support to the Corporate Relations Executive.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Corporate Giving: * Manage and track corporate contribution requests from proposal receipt through closure. * Oversee corporate contributions annual budget. * Review corporate contribution requests and evaluate value to Independence and alignment with corporate giving focus areas and strategy: Civic & Community Leadership, Healthcare, Wellness, Social & Health Equity. * Support and provide recommendations for the Corporate Relations Executive's evaluation of each contribution request by providing relevant background, history, and value to Independence and the community. * Understands business relationships relating to key stakeholders, Independence board members, providers, and customers to assess requests and make informed decisions. * Proposes and develops new ideas for nonprofit partnerships. * Serves as a project manager for fundraising efforts for Company sponsored programs and events. * Represents Independence Corporate Relations team on internal and external workgroup/committees.
Sponsorship Fulfillment * Oversee sponsorship benefits and deliverables for each contribution request, including advertisements, speaking engagements, social media engagement, attendance. * Serves as the main point of contact for nonprofit partners and organizations for sponsorship coordination. * Work collaboratively with Public and Community Affairs, Corporate Communications, Sales, Creative and Marketing departments to fulfill sponsor opportunities. Communicate deliverables and timelines to ensure deadlines are successfully met. * Offer recommendations on sponsorship messaging and engagement. * Coordinate speaking engagement opportunities to ensure executive presence and exposure at corporate sponsored programs and events. * Works across business areas and all levels of leadership to increase sponsor engagement.
Event Coordination & Outreach: * Develops and maintains upcoming events calendar for approximately 500+ annual events detailing event information, ticket assignments, honoree(s), safety & health protocols, advertisement requests, speaking requests, and auction/giveaway items. * Strategically solicit and coordinate attendance for company-sponsored events to Officers, Directors, Sales and internal Associate Resource Groups to ensure Independence has proper representation at community events and capitalizes on business development, networking, and branding opportunities. * Circulate invitations to events, keep track of responses, and send emails confirming attendees in a timely fashion for corporate sponsored events. * Plan, coordinate and manage the implementation of IBC-sponsored internal and external social and business entertainment functions at various venues and company signature events as needed. Facilitate and oversee event logistics as needed. * Responsible to manage and execute select programs that support the company's vision.
Community Engagement: * Act as a good will ambassador for Independence and represent Independence well professionally internally and externally. * Develops and maintain strong working relationships with Independence colleagues, local community and civic groups, nonprofit partners, funding recipients, political officials/organizations to enhance the compa y's reputation.
Advertisements & Marketing Collateral: * Facilitate advertisements and event collateral in conjunction with internal creative service teams and external stakeholders to assure brand integrity for nonprofit partner events and customer events. * Coordinate marketing materials & invitations for special events (i.e. signage, invitations, gift tags, etc.)
Reporting: * Maintain historical record of Independence corporate contributions activity and requests by accurately entering and maintaining required information in the grants reporting tracking system and active internal budgeting records. * Maintains Grants Connect database to ensure accurate and up-to-date information by reviewing and approving all requests, track funding decisions, and analyze data patterns. * Produce ad hoc reports as needed, including corporate giving budget & analysis and monthly status update for CEO. * Evaluates budget monthly to ensure distribution to four corporate giving focus areas. * Produce ad hoc reports as needed.
Minimum Requirements * Bachelor's degree required or equivalent * Minimum of 5-7+ years in progressive experience in managing corporate events and other public affairs matters for a large-scale corporation preferred. * Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate within and outside the organization. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with contacts at all levels, including corporate leaders, vendors, and suppliers in a flexible and professional manner. * Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail and complete accuracy. * Must have sound judgment, high energy, and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, be extremely organized, manage time effectively and identify resources for projects. * Job requires in office presence on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and other times as needed
Independence has implemented a "Hybrid" model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the "Hybrid" model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania
Independence Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.
