Multihouse: Development and Partnership Manager

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Role Overview:

The Development & Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in our business development strategy, spearheading efforts to secure donors for Multihouse’s non-profit clients and sponsors for high-profile Multihouse projects, including but not limited to MultiCon and original podcasts. Additionally, you will be tasked with securing clients for our extensive work with non-profits and impact partners, as well as managing strategic partnerships that enhance our portfolio. This hands-on, results-driven role requires a natural ability to connect people and ideas to opportunities, with a focus on cultivating long-term relationships and delivering impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development initiatives, targeting sponsors for major Multihouse projects across film, television, podcasts, and digital media.

• Cultivate and secure new partnerships with both for-profit and non-profit organizations, focusing on cross-industry collaborations and impactful projects.

• Coordinating fundraising and capital campaigns for clients.

• Develop and manage relationships with donors and impact partners, ensuring alignment with Multihouse’s mission and goals.

• Manage a pipeline and CRM of leads, creating a clear strategy for client outreach and partner engagement.

• Manage a pipeline and CRM of donors and potential donors for our nonprofit clients, conducting consistent donor outreach on behalf of our clients.

• Provide support and coordinate client fundraisers and events.

• Represent Multihouse at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to expand our reach and strengthen our presence across industries.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure business development efforts align with the company’s creative vision and strategic objectives.

• Leverage your network and expertise to create opportunities that bridge the gap between the entertainment, digital, and social impact sectors.

• Ensure all partnerships, whether with sponsors or impact partners, are strategically aligned with Multihouse’s values and long-term vision.

Qualities & Experience:

• At least 6 years of experience in sales, fundraising, or business development, ideally within entertainment, non-profits, or a related industry.

• Proven success in developing strategic partnerships and securing high-value sponsors/donors.

• A natural "people-person" with excellent relationship-building and networking skills.

• Confident on the phone and in person, with a proactive, hands-on approach to closing deals and securing partnerships.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage clients, partners, and donors effectively.

• A results-oriented mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with non-profit or social impact-driven partnerships is a plus.

• Comfortable working across industries, including entertainment, non-profits, and digital media.

• Must be willing to become a CFRE.

• Experience using fundraising and CRM software is required (Classy/GoFundMePro, RaiseDonors, CyberGrants, Virtuous, etc).

• Experience using task management software such as Monday.com and basic design software (Canva) is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead business development in a fast-growing, cross-industry creative agency.

• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of entertainment, social impact, and innovative storytelling.

• Competitive base salary with a generous commission structure and extensive benefits.

• Comprehensive healthcare (medical, vision, dental), 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, and more.

• A dynamic and supportive work culture with room for professional growth and impact.