About Burks Biz Development
We Build Sponsorship Systems That Deliver Results.
Our mission is to help event organizers and brands secure sustainable sponsorships through structured outreach, sales, and relationship management
Our Mission
At Burks Biz Dev, our mission is to bring structure, strategy, and professionalism to sponsorship sales, so that events can focus on growth while brands see measurable returns.
We believe sponsorship success is built on data, design, and trust.
Our Story
Why Burks Biz Dev Exists
After years of helping events and brands navigate sponsorship chaos, Malir Burks founded Burks Biz Dev to bring clarity and consistency to sponsorship sales. What began as a solo consultancy has grown into a trusted sponsorship partner for events and organizations nationwide. Our team bridges the gap between organizers and brands helping both sides achieve lasting value.
Our Values
Founder & CEO
Meet Malir Burks
Malir Burks is a sponsorship strategist and deal architect who helps events, festivals, and brands secure partnerships that go beyond exposure driving measurable ROI and cultural impact.
With over 17 years of experience in sponsorship sales and brand partnerships, Malir has helped organizations close multi-million-dollar deals with powerhouse brands like Visa, Netflix, Mastercard, Amazon, and PepsiCo. Her expertise lies in building sponsorship strategies that perform from first pitch to renewal helping both event organizers and brand marketers create partnerships that last.
Through her agency, Burks Biz Dev, she and her team help clients:
• Build sponsorship decks that convert interest into investment
• Price and package offers that attract top-tier brands
• Negotiate and close six-figure partnerships
• Design experiences that strengthen brand loyalty and community impact
Malir’s approach is hands-on, data-driven, and deeply human. She doesn’t believe in chasing sponsors she believes in creating meaningful, long-term relationships that make sense for both sides.
Whether you’re an event organizer ready to secure your next major partner or a brand looking to activate authentically through culture, Burks Biz Dev helps make sponsorship strategy simple, profitable, and repeatable.
Why we are different
Traditional Sponsorship Sales
- Random outreach
- Generic proposals
- One-time deals
- Poor communication
Burks Biz Dev
- Targeted sponsor lists
- Custom proposal decks
- Relationship-based renewals
- Transparent reporting