ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 
The 16 Tech Innovation District is a growing destination for innovation and entrepreneurship and a driver 
of the tech enablement of the life-sciences and advanced manufacturing industries key to Indiana&rsquo;s 
economy. Connected to diverse neighborhoods in downtown Indianapolis and intentionally resourced 
with facilities and programs to foster innovation, 16 Tech is home today to three buildings with 200+ 
innovation related entities that employ more than 800 people. Over the next ten years, 16 Tech is 
projected to grow to 13 mixed-use buildings and create 3,000+ jobs. 
 
The nonprofit 16 Tech Community Corporation is responsible for the physical and programmatic 
development of the 16 Tech Innovation District. 16 Tech Community Corporation&rsquo;s mission is to create an 
inclusive innovation community for Indianapolis, and its role as an entrepreneurial service organization 
and workforce partner contribute directly to the value proposition of the district. 16 Tech seeks team 
members who are motivated by and embody its values: 
 
&bull; Innovation and entrepreneurship: We believe innovation is vital. 
&bull; Personal Connection: We believe places bring people together. 
&bull; Inclusivity: We believe everyone can be an innovator. 
&bull; Collaboration: We believe collaboration is a winning strategy. 
&bull; Community: We believe it&rsquo;s important to be good neighbors. 
 
16 Tech Community Corporation is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive 
work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our community. People 
of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and 
identities are encouraged to apply. 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW 
 
The Director of Corporate Giving &amp; Sponsorship is responsible for expanding 16 Tech&rsquo;s donor base and 
grow philanthropic revenue by cultivating corporate donors and developing one-of-a kind onsite branding 
and naming opportunities. This position will work under the direction of the VP of Brand Strategy, with 
regular interaction with the CEO, to identify, solicit and maintain sponsor and donor relationships, as well 
as craft and execute related projects. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Sponsorship Development &amp; Management 
 
&bull; Build out and execute annual sponsorship programs for 16 Tech leveraging its unique programs 
and spaces to create meaningful donor opportunities. 
&bull; Identify and manage donor recognition benefits, including inventory of onsite branding 
opportunities including naming of conference rooms, etc. 
&bull; Responsible for corporate lead generation and qualification including identification and 
solicitation of potential sponsors outside of the Indianapolis market (statewide, regional and 
national brands). 
&bull; Manage full life-cycle of sponsor relations including cultivation, follow-up (written and verbal), 
proposal writing, gift acknowledgement and donor engagement and retention. 
&bull; Understand market and specific donor needs, developing benefit packages that align with donor 
interest. 
&bull; Manage internal processes, working with 16 Tech marketing, programming, and events 
departments to identify sponsorship opportunities and deliver sponsorship benefits. 
&bull; Create and manage sponsorship renewals including meetings, outreach, etc. 
&bull; Serve as project manager for key 16 Tech partner opportunities and sponsorships, helping to 
coordinate and facilitate benefits for 16 Tech brand (ie tickets, speaking engagements, etc). 
 
Funds Development Strategy &amp; Philanthropic Reporting 
 
&bull; Assist CEO&rsquo;s broader fundraising efforts, including identification, research and coordination of 
philanthropic donors and potential grant opportunities. 
&bull; Build infrastructure for expansion of 16 Tech&rsquo;s philanthropic efforts, including processes and tools 
to track, manage and report key sponsorship and philanthropic metrics and data including 
pipeline and progress towards goals. 
&bull; Track and manage sponsor/grant reporting deadlines working with 16 Tech&rsquo;s internal team and 
external partners as needed. 
&bull; Assist in reporting and tracking 16 Tech in-kind donations ($1M annually) to support community 
partners. 
&bull; Support grant writing and grant reporting efforts as needed. 
Other 
&bull; Coordinate with Director of Events for special events and fundraising activities. 
&bull; Champion a culture of philanthropy across the organization and seek creative ways to leverage 16 
Tech&rsquo;s physical spaces to create awareness of funding needs. 
&bull; Other duties as assigned. 
 
SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE 
 
&bull; Proven track record of fundraising success especially soliciting and managing corporate donors and 
sponsorships in nonprofit or for-profit settings. 
&bull; Strong relationship builder, comfortable convening small and large groups. 
&bull; Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
&bull; Proactive problem solver and critical thinker with excellent planning, coordination, and organizational 
skills. 
&bull; Ability to adjust to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EDUCATION 
 
&bull; Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred, specifically in sponsorship development, 
fundraising, and/or donor management. 
&bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree preferred, or equivalent of education, training and experience.

**ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW**  
The 16 Tech Innovation District is a growing destination for innovation and
entrepreneurship and a driver  
of the tech enablement of the life-sciences and advanced manufacturing
industries key to Indiana's  
economy. Connected to diverse neighborhoods in downtown Indianapolis and
intentionally resourced  
with facilities and programs to foster innovation, 16 Tech is home today to
three buildings with 200+  
innovation related entities that employ more than 800 people. Over the next
ten years, 16 Tech is  
projected to grow to 13 mixed-use buildings and create 3,000+ jobs.  
  
The nonprofit 16 Tech Community Corporation is responsible for the physical
and programmatic  
development of the 16 Tech Innovation District. 16 Tech Community
Corporation's mission is to create an  
inclusive innovation community for Indianapolis, and its role as an
entrepreneurial service organization  
and workforce partner contribute directly to the value proposition of the
district. 16 Tech seeks team  
members who are motivated by and embody its values:  
  
• Innovation and entrepreneurship: We believe innovation is vital.  
• Personal Connection: We believe places bring people together.  
• Inclusivity: We believe everyone can be an innovator.  
• Collaboration: We believe collaboration is a winning strategy.  
• Community: We believe it's important to be good neighbors.  
  
16 Tech Community Corporation is a proud equal opportunity employer committed
to an inclusive  
work environment and to building a team that reflects the rich diversity of
our community. People  
of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations,
gender expressions, and  
identities are encouraged to apply.  
  
**POSITION OVERVIEW**  
  
The Director of Corporate Giving & Sponsorship is responsible for expanding 16
Tech's donor base and  
grow philanthropic revenue by cultivating corporate donors and developing one-
of-a kind onsite branding  
and naming opportunities. This position will work under the direction of the
VP of Brand Strategy, with  
regular interaction with the CEO, to identify, solicit and maintain sponsor
and donor relationships, as well  
as craft and execute related projects.  
  
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**  
**Sponsorship Development & Management**  
  
• Build out and execute annual sponsorship programs for 16 Tech leveraging its
unique programs  
and spaces to create meaningful donor opportunities.  
• Identify and manage donor recognition benefits, including inventory of
onsite branding  
opportunities including naming of conference rooms, etc.  
• Responsible for corporate lead generation and qualification including
identification and  
solicitation of potential sponsors outside of the Indianapolis market
(statewide, regional and  
national brands).  
• Manage full life-cycle of sponsor relations including cultivation, follow-up
(written and verbal),  
proposal writing, gift acknowledgement and donor engagement and retention.  
• Understand market and specific donor needs, developing benefit packages that
align with donor  
interest.  
• Manage internal processes, working with 16 Tech marketing, programming, and
events  
departments to identify sponsorship opportunities and deliver sponsorship
benefits.  
• Create and manage sponsorship renewals including meetings, outreach, etc.  
• Serve as project manager for key 16 Tech partner opportunities and
sponsorships, helping to  
coordinate and facilitate benefits for 16 Tech brand (ie tickets, speaking
engagements, etc).  
  
**Funds Development Strategy & Philanthropic Reporting**  
  
• Assist CEO's broader fundraising efforts, including identification, research
and coordination of  
philanthropic donors and potential grant opportunities.  
• Build infrastructure for expansion of 16 Tech's philanthropic efforts,
including processes and tools  
to track, manage and report key sponsorship and philanthropic metrics and data
including  
pipeline and progress towards goals.  
• Track and manage sponsor/grant reporting deadlines working with 16 Tech's
internal team and  
external partners as needed.  
• Assist in reporting and tracking 16 Tech in-kind donations ($1M annually) to
support community  
partners.  
• Support grant writing and grant reporting efforts as needed.  
Other  
• Coordinate with Director of Events for special events and fundraising
activities.  
• Champion a culture of philanthropy across the organization and seek creative
ways to leverage 16  
Tech's physical spaces to create awareness of funding needs.  
• Other duties as assigned.  
  
**SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**  
  
• Proven track record of fundraising success especially soliciting and
managing corporate donors and  
sponsorships in nonprofit or for-profit settings.  
• Strong relationship builder, comfortable convening small and large groups.  
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.  
• Proactive problem solver and critical thinker with excellent planning,
coordination, and organizational  
skills.  
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.  
  
**QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION**  
  
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred, specifically in
sponsorship development,  
fundraising, and/or donor management.  
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent of education, training and
experience.

