
Director of Partnerships
What you will do:
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Draft clear, persuasive email templates and sponsorship proposals tailored to each potential partner after thorough background research on sponsor goals and market trends to propose “win-win” activations.
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Collaborate with marketing to refine tone, messaging, and brand voice across all partnership materials, while showcasing TEDxUTSC’s mission and impact.
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Design and build polished slide decks (e.g., Canva/PowerPoint/Google Slides) for sponsor pitches, mid-negotiation check-ins, and final deliverables.
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Visualize key metrics, event highlights, and ROI projections to demonstrate value through work with the Marketing and Brand Strategy team.
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Brainstorm innovative sponsorship packages that go beyond logo placement (e.g., co-branded workshops, social media collaborations, speaker meet-and-greet opportunities).
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Contribute to brainstorming sessions (with Finance, Marketing, Co-Chairs) to ensure packages align with budget constraints and brand guidelines.
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Assist the Lead of Partnerships in tracking outreach progress, following up on pending conversations, and maintaining organized records (e.g., CRM updates or shared spreadsheets).
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Act as a point of contact for assigned sponsors when delegated, ensuring timely responses and consistent communication.
What we are looking for
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Strong Copywriting Ability: Experience drafting persuasive essays, proposals, or long-form content; familiarity with storytelling techniques that drives action (e.g., “Why sponsor TEDxUTSC?”).
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Presentation & Design Proficiency: Create compelling slide decks from scratch with engaging content and visually appealing design that incorporates TED branding.
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Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: Demonstrate ability to generate fresh sponsorship ideas that align with both TEDx values and partner KPIs, while keeping in mind Finances and Team collaboration.
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Essay Writing & Research: Capacity to research sponsor backgrounds, industry trends, and competitive landscapes to strengthen proposals, while presenting them in a well-organized writing style.
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Interpersonal & Team Collaboration: Must coordinate with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Finance, Co-Chairs), and mentor any junior volunteers, while adhering to deadlines.
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(Optional) Prior experience in event sponsorship, development, marketing, or a similar role—either in a student club or professional setting.
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(Optional) Familiarity with TEDx brand guidelines and digital tools (e.g., Canva, Google Slides, basic photo editing).
What's in it for you
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Communication Experience with Real-World Sponsors: You’ll learn the end-to-end process of crafting proposals, pitching to real sponsors, and negotiating partnership terms.
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Refined Writing & Design Skills: By drafting essays, decks, and sponsorship packages, you’ll sharpen your ability to persuade and inform.
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Creative & Strategic Growth: You’ll think critically about brand alignment, ROI, and event impact as you ideate innovative activation concepts.
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Leadership Exposure: Collaborate with co-chairs, Finance, and Marketing to see how cross-functional teams align for a high-impact event.
*All TEDx positions are voluntary and officially recognized with CCR by the University of Toronto.
Questions? Reach out to us on our Instagram @tedxuoftscarborough