Partnerships Director

Partnerships Director

Full-Time Partnerships Director at Clay County Fair & Events Center

Available Openings: 1

Posted Date: May 27, 2025

Apply By: June 13, 2025

Industry: Sponsorships/Partnerships, Fundraising/Development, Donor Relations

Pay Type: Salary

Compensation: DOE

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Clay County Fair & Events Center

-Positive attitude with the ability to be a team player. -Knowledge and appreciation of the Fair & Events Center with an ability to further articulate the purpose, mission, and needs of the Fair & Events Center.

Responsibilities

Responsible for securing sponsorships and developing partnerships for all activities at the Clay County Fair & Events Center; responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising program (annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, legacy giving, and other giving programs) for the Clay County Fair Charitable Trust.

Qualifications

-A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of fundraising experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. -Excellent skills in customer relations, oral and written communication, and problem solving. -Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office programs required; experience with various donor management and sponsorship tracking software preferred. -Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Documents

Partnerships Director Job Description

Clay County Fair & Events Center

Contact: Jason Brockshus

Phone 712-580-3000

Email info@claycountyfair.com

800 West 18th Street
Spencer, Clay, Iowa 51301
US

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US Senate
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Doll Distributing
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Cannon Moss Brygger Architects

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— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Spencer City Council

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