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Social Friday

Social Friday reinvents the end of the workweek by transforming unproductive Friday hours into a global tradition of purpose, teamwork, and impact—connecting businesses, nonprofits, and communities through hands-on engagement.

Fridays are the least productive time of the week. Work slows down, focus fades, and hours are lost. Social Friday isn’t just a project—it’s a movement. A global tradition in the making that transforms the least productive hours of the week into moments of connection, impact, and purpose, where doing good becomes a habit. Beyond one-time events, Social Friday is designed to scale into a lasting global movement, embedding social impact into work culture and everyday life.

How It Works

A scalable platform connects businesses, NGOs, and volunteers, transforming Fridays into a global force for change through engagement, collaboration, and gamification. By integrating leaderboards, challenges, badges, and rewards, Social Friday keeps participation exciting and fosters a culture where social impact becomes part of the routine.

This isn’t just about reducing disengagement. It is about transforming the way society, nonprofits, and businesses connect, creating a future where social impact is a shared responsibility, embedded into everyday life. Social Friday has the power to turn the least productive time of the week into the most meaningful, a global tradition, the Olympics of Giving Back.

Sponsorship Lead - Social Friday

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

MASTER OF CONNECTIONS, CHAMPION OF PURPOSE? TIME TO TURN VISION INTO PARTNERSHIPS.

If you’re the person who knows how to open doors, foster relationships, and connect the right people to the right mission, this is your arena.

At Social Friday, we’re not just changing how Fridays are spent. We’re redefining what Fridays stand for. We’re turning Friday afternoons into moments of connection, purpose, and impact. Think of it as the Olympics of Giving Back. We’re looking for someone who can bring the right sponsors on board to keep the flame burning.

As our Sponsor Care Lead, you’re more than just a connector. You’re the bridge between Social Friday and the partners who believe in our mission. You’ll work directly with the founder to craft sponsorship strategies, build meaningful relationships, and keep sponsors engaged, excited, and invested in the game-changing power of Fridays.

This isn’t about cold calls and contracts. It’s about creating connections, aligning visions, and making every partnership a win-win.

ABOUT THE MISSION Social Friday is here to transform the least productive time of the workweek into something extraordinary. We connect nonprofits, companies, and individuals in shared moments of purpose and social engagement, redefining how we spend our time and why it matters.

To amplify this mission, we need partners who get it, believe in it, and want to be a part of it. That’s where you come in.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement sponsorship strategies that align with Social Friday’s mission and impact goals

• Identify potential sponsors and initiate conversations that lead to lasting partnerships

• Craft compelling pitches that communicate Social Friday’s story and value proposition

• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors, managing communication, follow-ups, and relationship-building

• Collaborate with internal teams to align sponsor needs with Social Friday’s initiatives and storytelling

• Track sponsor engagement and ensure that each partnership delivers maximum value

• Maintain a sponsorship pipeline, from prospecting to securing deals and post-event follow-ups

• Organize and execute sponsor-related events, meetings, and presentations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in sponsorship, business development, or partnership management

• Strong communication and negotiation skills, the kind of person who can get a ‘yes’ where others might get a ‘maybe’

• Ability to craft compelling narratives that connect brands with purpose-driven initiatives

• Comfortable using CRM tools to manage leads and track progress

• A knack for building relationships that feel less transactional and more like teamwork

• Passion for purpose-driven work and a genuine interest in impact, connection, and positive change

• Bonus if you’ve worked in social enterprises, NGOs, or brand partnerships

JOIN THE MOVEMENT This is more than sponsorship. It’s about connecting companies to a purpose bigger than profit, aligning values, and making Fridays unforgettable.

This is the Olympics of Giving Back. You’re the one bringing the champions to the stage.

Ready to turn Fridays into something extraordinary? Let’s talk.

Weekly Time Commitment

7-9 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-4 weeks