When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Columbus, Recreation And Parks Department. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Sponsorship sales and management firm with experience securing corporate, local business, and individual sponsors. Demonstrated ability to develop sponsorship packages and proposals at multiple funding levels. Strong relationship-building, presentation, negotiation, and follow-up capabilities. Experience managing sponsor agreements and delivering benefits for events, programs, or facilities. Capability to coordinate effectively with public agencies and multiple stakeholders.

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Overview

Marketing, Advertising & Social Media

Columbus, Ohio, United StatesPosted: September 29, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency seeks a vendor to identify and secure sponsorship opportunities, develop sponsorship packages, and engage prospective sponsors. The selected provider will also manage sponsorship agreements and coordinate delivery of sponsor benefits across agency programs and facilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified agency capable of soliciting sponsorships from local, regional, and national businesses
Must have experience in sponsorship solicitation and management
Must provide a sample sponsorship package/sale deck
Must provide references from at least 3 past clients
Must provide a detailed cost proposal including retainer fees and commission structures
Must provide information on the team working on the project including roles and qualifications
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Must have valid contract compliance certification if using subcontractors

TIMELINE

Questions due by October 22nd, 2026.

Answers to questions posted by October 27th, 2026.

Proposal submission due by October 30th, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 22, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Columbus, Recreation And Parks Department

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing agency is seeking a qualified vendor to provide sponsorship solicitation and management services for its events, programs, and activities. Services will include identifying appropriate sponsorship opportunities among individuals, national and local businesses and organizations, brand sponsors, and other relevant parties.

The selected vendor will develop sponsorship packages and proposals tailored to various sponsorship levels in coordination with the agency. The vendor will also engage prospective sponsors through meetings, presentations, and follow-up activities.

Sponsorship management responsibilities will include administering and fulfilling sponsorship agreements and ensuring that all sponsor benefits are delivered as promised before, during, and after each event, program, or activity. The vendor will coordinate with the agency and other stakeholders to integrate sponsorships into department programming and facility use.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 22, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Columbus, Recreation And Parks Department. The work is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Sponsorship sales and management firm with experience securing corporate, local business, and individual sponsors
Demonstrated ability to develop sponsorship packages and proposals at multiple funding levels
Strong relationship-building, presentation, negotiation, and follow-up capabilities
Experience managing sponsor agreements and delivering benefits for events, programs, or facilities
Capability to coordinate effectively with public agencies and multiple stakeholders

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