Community Engagement Manager

The Source•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Source is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to expand its visibility, strengthen community partnerships, and cultivate meaningful relationships that advance the organization's mission and fundraising goals. This role serves as a visible ambassador, representing The Source throughout the community to build trust and foster partnerships that support long-term ministry impact and philanthropic growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's 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.
Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned service area.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fundraising, sponsorship development, or donor cultivation is preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
Salesforce experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 Source's 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.
Support cross-department collaboration to enhance organizational unity and mission fulfillment.