Community Engagement Manager
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Community Engagement Manager
Full-Time Exempt
Reports to: Senior Development Director
*Must be located in the Houston service area*
Are You Ready for Your Next Opportunity at The Source
Do you enjoy building relationships connecting with people throughout the community and creating partnerships that advance the mission of The Source Are you energized by opportunities to increase awareness strengthen community connections and engage others in the work of The Source
We are excited to offer an internal opportunity for a Community Engagement Manager to expand The Sources visibility strengthen community partnerships and cultivate and steward meaningful relationships that advance both the mission and fundraising goals of the organization.
As a visible ambassador for The Source the Community Engagement Manager represents the organization throughout the community building trust and fostering partnerships that support long-term ministry impact and philanthropic growth.
What Youll Do
In this role you will:
- Develop and implement an annual community engagement strategy aligned with organizational growth and fundraising goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with churches healthcare providers businesses schools universities civic organizations nonprofit partners and community leaders.
- Represent The Source at networking events ministry fairs health fairs chamber events and community meetings.
- Conduct presentations and educational opportunities that increase awareness of The Sources services and mission.
- Collaborate with Clinic Directors to identify outreach opportunities that increase access to care within the community.
- Maintain an annual fundraising goal through sponsorships third-party events community partnerships and donor cultivation activities.
- Identify prospective individual corporate church and foundation partners and introduce qualified prospects to the Development team.
- Cultivate and steward community relationships that lead to sponsorships event participation volunteer engagement and charitable giving.
- Recruit table hosts sponsors and attendees for fundraising events and campaigns.
- Partner with the Senior Development Officer and Senior Director of Development on donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
- Represent The Source at community events with the ability to confidently communicate opportunities for philanthropic investment.
- Establish and strengthen referral partnerships with physicians healthcare providers schools pregnancy resource organizations social service agencies and community organizations.
- Maintain regular communication with referral partners to encourage ongoing collaboration.
- Track referral activity and partnership engagement within Salesforce.
- Identify opportunities to expand outreach into underserved communities.
- Recruit volunteers and community ambassadors who support the mission of The Source.
- Cultivate relationships that encourage long-term volunteerism and advocacy.
- Support volunteer appreciation and recognition initiatives.
- Partner with Development Marketing Operations and Clinic Leadership to coordinate outreach initiatives.
- Share community intelligence partnership opportunities and prospect information that supports fundraising efforts.
- Participate in annual fundraising events campaigns and organizational initiatives.
Could This Be Your Next Step
Were looking for someone who meets the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Business Marketing Healthcare Administration Nonprofit Management or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in community engagement relationship management business development nonprofit fundraising healthcare outreach or sales.
- Demonstrated success building strategic relationships and partnerships.
- Experience with fundraising sponsorship development or donor cultivation is preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
- Excellent written verbal and public speaking skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Salesforce (preferred).
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned service area.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Achievement of annual fundraising goal.
- New community partnerships established.
- Sponsorship revenue generated.
- Qualified donor prospects identified and referred.
- Client referrals generated.
- Volunteer recruitment and engagement.
- Community presentations and outreach events completed.
- Church corporate and civic partnerships developed.
- Accurate Salesforce documentation and reporting.
- Participate in both major annual fundraising events in Houston and Austin.
- Support cross-department collaboration to enhance organizational unity and mission fulfillment.
Ready to Take the Next Step
If this opportunity aligns with your experience strengths and desire to continue serving the mission of The Source in a new capacity we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to seeing how members of our own team may be ready to grow and make an even greater impact through this opportunity.
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About Company
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