Manager - Sponsorship & Fundraising

Job Title: Manager - Sponsorship & Fundraising / Events Collaborations & Fundraising / Business Development Manager - Sponsorships Location: Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru Experience: 5-10 Years Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 per month Role Summary Dayananda Sagar University is seeking a highly driven Events Sponsorship & Fundraising Manager to lead all fundraising and sponsorship activities for university events-including fests, conferences, cultural programs, sports events, conclaves, and large scale student initiatives. This role requires a self reliant performer who can independently source sponsors, pitch, close deals, and execute sponsored events without internal operational support . Key Responsibilities Identify, pitch, and secure corporate sponsorships across industries for all major university events.

Create compelling proposal decks, sponsorship packages, and brand integration plans . Build and manage a strong pipeline of potential sponsors; maintain long term corporate relationships. Independently plan and execute sponsored events-vendor management, logistics, branding, schedules, on ground coordination.

Deliver all sponsor commitments (branding, activations, visibility, engagement metrics). Ensure timely closures of contracts, invoices, and documentation. Prepare post event reports and ROI summaries for sponsors.

Candidate Requirements 5-10 years of proven experience in sponsorship sales, fundraising, or corporate partnerships (events, colleges/universities, agencies, sports/cultural IPs preferred). Strong existing network with brands, corporates, and agencies . Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision; strong ownership and accountability.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Experience handling multiple large events simultaneously. Preferred Traits Entrepreneurial mindset, high energy, and relationship building skills.

Strong event execution background (campus events, festivals, summits, etc.). Ability to think creatively about brand integrations and sponsorship ROI. Date: 22-05-2026 Dr.

D. Premachandra Sagar Pro Chancellor, DSU