Impact Manager

Pcs-For-People; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCs for People is seeking an Impact Manager to advance our mission through community outreach, partnerships, and grant development. You will lead strategies to grow revenue, boost digital literacy, and expand access to affordable technology for underserved communities.

You’ll collaborate with marketing, foundations, and nonprofit allies to drive program visibility, manage grant writing, and oversee distribution partnerships, events, and volunteer engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years development experience in a nonprofit or related field.
• Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with exceptional critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Proactive, with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe applications.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for community service.
• Ability to travel as needed and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Represent PCs for People in marginalized communities and promote our mission.
• Collaborate with marketing to raise program visibility across media channels.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and events to educate audiences about programs.
• Cultivate relationships with partners and funders to boost distribution and usage.
• Oversee distribution partnerships for timely execution and high customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate volunteers and build advisory councils.
• Balance outreach with grant activities and development efforts.
• Maintain a database of impact partnerships and leads with regular updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Proactivity

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Adobe applications

Job description

About the Role

The Impact Manager will play a crucial role in advancing PCs for People’s mission by developing and implementing community outreach strategies. This role involves driving revenue growth, enhancing digital literacy, and fostering partnerships with nonprofit agencies to expand the reach and impact of affordable technology. Additionally, the Impact Manager will be responsible for identifying and supporting grant applications to support these initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Community Relations and Outreach

• Serve as the primary representative of PCs for People in marginalized communities, promoting our mission and services.
• Collaborate with the marketing department to execute strategies that enhance program visibility through various media channels.
• Represent PCs for People at meetings, conferences, and events, educating audiences about our programs including, distributing, connecting, and supporting.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with partners and funders to boost program distribution and usage.
• Oversee distribution partnerships to ensure timely execution, clear communication, and high customer satisfaction.
• Act as a liaison for volunteers, coordinating opportunities and building advisory councils.
• Balance responsibilities with outbound prospecting/development and grant activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of impact partnerships and potential leads. This includes regularly updating partner information, tracking engagement levels, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and ensuring that all interactions are documented.
• Develop strategies to nurture relationships with existing partners while actively seeking new opportunities to expand the nonprofit's impact in the community.

Revenue Development

• Lead day-to-day revenue development strategies, identifying and developing new partnership prospects.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing partners and community connections.
• Represent PCs for People at community events, preparing and delivering proposals and presentations.
• Stay informed on trends and market conditions to contribute to strategic growth.
• Remain connected to the community and manage interactions with the organization.

Community Distribution & Administration

• Plan and execute community events to enhance visibility and drive sales (e.g., pop-ups, subsidized distributions).
• Oversee the full development and service delivery process, including relationship building with foundations and individual donors, grant writing, and managing funded projects.
• Identify, write, and submit grants to support programs for marginalized populations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals.
• Assist with submission and execution of program, capacity, and general operating grant opportunities.
• Identify and support external funding opportunities from other nonprofit organizations or entities.
• Engage in local digital equity initiatives and support grant applications to secure additional funding.
• Follow established workflows for distributing, documenting, invoicing, and collecting funds.
• Participate in staff training and contribute to the growth of other market impact efforts.
• Other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years development experience in a nonprofit or related field.
• Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with exceptional critical thinking and analytical abilities.
• Proactive, with the ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and work independently.
• Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe applications.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for community service.
• Ability to travel as needed and reliable transportation required.

What We Value

• Genuine interest in people, technology, and digital equity
• Compassionate, curious, and community-minded
• Graceful under pressure and adaptable in dynamic situations
• Collaborative teammate who brings energy and empathy to every interaction
• Self-motivated and solutions-oriented thinker
• Previous networking and/or installation experience highly desirable

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a workstation or service counter
• Ability to frequently lift or move items up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of computer, phone, and other office equipment
• Capability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and over digital platforms
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Capability to work in various indoor non temperature controlled environments
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, and small components
• Extended periods of walking or standing throughout the workday
• Visual acuity to read labels and perform detailed tasks
• Willingness to adhere to physical safety protocols

Compensation & Total Rewards

At PCs for People, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. The final base salary offer for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s specific geographic location, relevant skills, specialized experience, and education or certifications.

In addition to base pay, PCs for People offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your total well-being:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement: A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% deferred and 50% match on the next 2% deferred.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO and Paid Sick Leave accrued based on hours worked, plus 12 paid company holidays.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. PCs for People provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.