Development Manager

Development Manager – Community Engagement

Unity is seeking a dynamic and community-focused Development Manager – Community Engagement to lead events, sponsor ships, promotions, and external engagement efforts that strengthen community visibility, donor acquisition, and integrated revenue growth across philanthropy and the Unity Resale Shoppes.

Reporting to the Director of Development, this role serves as a key connector between fundraising, community engagement, and retail initiatives. The position is responsible for planning and executing fundraising and community events, developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities, coordinating promotional campaigns, and strengthening the connection between retail engagement and philanthropy.

This role plays a critical part in expanding Unity’s visibility throughout the community while helping build meaningful relationships with sponsors, volunteers, businesses, community groups, and new donors.

The ideal candidate is energetic, highly organized, externally focused, and passionate about community engagement, relationship-building, and mission-driven growth.

Location:
This is a hybrid position. Physical office will be at Unity Resale Shoppe - East | 1302 S Broadway, De Pere.

Schedule:
This is a full time, salaried position with flexibility in schedule between 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, with occasional flexibility for evenings or weekends.

Events & Revenue Activation

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising, stewardship, retail, and community engagement events.
• Develop event strategies that support donor acquisition, sponsorship growth, community visibility, and revenue goals.
• Coordinate event logistics, vendor relationships, timelines, volunteer engagement, and post-event follow-up.
• Evaluate event performance and identify opportunities for growth, improvement, and increased engagement.

Sponsor ships & Community Partnerships

• Develop and manage corporate sponsorship and community partnership opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with businesses, civic organizations, volunteer groups, and community partners.
• Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment, recognition, and stewardship activities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Unity’s visibility and community presence.

Promotions & Retail Integration

• Lead promotional and community engagement efforts that connect Unity Resale Shoppes and philanthropy initiatives.
• Coordinate shoppe promotions calendars, sales campaigns, and community-facing initiatives in collaboration with shop leadership.
• Support integrated messaging and brand visibility across events, promotions, and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate with shop leadership to implement campaigns, promotions, and customer engagement strategies.

Donor Acquisition & Engagement

• Support donor acquisition and engagement strategies through events, partnerships, promotions, and community outreach.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen retail-to-philanthropy donor conversion and engagement.
• Serve as a liaison for third-party fundraising and community-led initiatives benefiting Unity.
• Support volunteer and community group engagement connected to events and promotions.

Collaboration & Organizational Engagement

• Work collaboratively with Development, Retail, Volunteer Services, and Marketing partners to strengthen community engagement efforts.
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting related to sponsor ships, events, and engagement initiatives.
• Support consistent brand presentation and mission visibility across community-facing activities.
• Partner with the Development Manager – Philanthropy to support integrated donor engagement and stewardship strategies.

Every shift you work helps fund compassionate care and support services for patients and families in our community. This is more than a job - it's a chance to make a real, meaningful impact!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong event planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships and engage effectively with sponsors, volunteers, community partners, and staff at all…