Partnerships and Development Manager

Who We Are: 

Goodwill NCW is a nonprofit organization with 28 retail stores across north-central Wisconsin.  We are proud of the life-transforming impact we make in our communities and to our planet with the help of our donors and shoppers.  Together, we bring our values to life, power our mission of elevating people by eliminating barriers to employment and transform lives through skill building for sustained employment and improved financial stability. Our unwavering commitment to addressing the unique needs of our communities drives us to continuously evolve.  

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Designs and implements a diverse menu of engagement opportunities for partners to support and advance the organization’s mission. 
• Identifies and engages key stakeholders by planning and executing engagement efforts—including events, meetings, and fundraisers—that advance strategic conversations, foster long-term partnerships, and secure commitments. Serves as the primary ambassador of the mission, acting as a trusted liaison and connector to internal resources.  
• Serves as the primary point of contact for partners, building trust and aligning their interests with a diverse menu of engagement opportunities; leads stewardship efforts to deepen relationships, identify new opportunities, and foster long-term giving.
• Demonstrates confidence and professionalism in making strategic asks and closing partnership or funding opportunities.  
• Assesses partner needs and aligns them with the appropriate internal teams or program leads.  
• Provides internal teams with strategic context to support successful and sustained partnerships.  
• Partners with departments to prepare and review grants and other requests for funding prior to submission.  
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure delivery on partnership commitments and alignment with organizational goals.  
• Serves as the primary point of contact for partners, building trust and aligning their interests with a diverse menu of engagement opportunities; leads stewardship efforts to deepen relationships, identify new opportunities, and foster long-term giving. 
• Monitors partnership satisfaction and proactively address evolving needs or concerns.  
• Tracks and reports on partnership outcomes to highlight impact, value, and future potential; maintains CRM systems and engagement metrics to support data-driven decision-making; and collaborates on storytelling and recognition efforts to reinforce partner commitment and visibility. 
• Other duties as assigned.  

What We Need From You: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, Public Relations, Organizational Leadership or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.  
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.  
• Experience in strategic planning and execution.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.  
• Strong understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, and Marketing.  
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.  

Work Environment: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the key functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with extensive team member contact and frequent interruptions.   
• Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.   
• Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard.   
• Travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation.   
• Verbally communicate to exchange information.