Manager of Events and Strategic Impact

Manager of Events and Strategic Impact About Unleashing Potential

Unleashing Potential is a 501 (c)(3) that works to close the opportunity gap for children and youth by building on their strengths. We create educational and empowering experiences through out-of-school programs, youth development and enrichment camps, and family engagement events.

The Manager of Events and Strategic Impact leads the planning, execution, and evaluation of events that advance organizational goals and strengthen stakeholder engagement. This role develops event strategies aligned with the organization’s mission, manages cross-functional collaboration, oversees budgets and logistics, and measures outcomes to maximize impact. The position also identifies opportunities to enhance partnerships, improve processes, and leverage data to drive continuous improvement and long-term strategic initiatives.

Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

• Serve as the primary liaison for the Young Professionals Alumni Group, fostering engagement, volunteer participation, and philanthropic support
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all fundraising events, overseeing logistics, vendor management, budgets, timelines, and event evaluation
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with donors, funders, community organizations, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders to expand organizational impact
• Develop, manage, and execute a comprehensive annual calendar of in-person, virtual, cause-related, point of sale and hybrid events that support organizational goals and community engagement
• Oversee and maintain accurate records of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, participant engagement, and performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness and identify growth opportunities
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop integrated promotional strategies that increase event attendance, fundraising success, and community awareness
• Participates in Institutional Advancement planning and strategy meetings, contributing to fundraising initiatives, organizational priorities, and the development and support of the committee
• Build and strengthen partnerships with external organizations, businesses, and community leaders to create collaborative programs, sponsorship opportunities, and shared initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate event performance and fundraising outcomes, using data and feedback to recommend improvements and measure strategic impact
• Ensure all events reflect the organization’s mission, brand standards, and commitment to exceptional stakeholder experiences
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, customer service, and fiscal responsibility
• Identify new opportunities for community engagement, donor cultivation, sponsorship development, and strategic partnerships that advance the organization’s mission

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required
• Three years of progressive experience in event management, strategic planning, community engagement, or organizational development
• Experience developing and managing budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and event logistics
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to evaluate event performance and organizational impact
• Strong relationship-building skills with sponsors, donors, community partners, board members, and executive leadership
• Experience managing multiple projects…