Community Engagement & Partnerships Manager

The Source; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Source in Austin is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to expand visibility, strengthen partnerships, and cultivate relationships that advance our mission and fundraising goals.

As the organization's ambassador, you will build relationships with churches, healthcare providers, businesses, schools, and civic groups; represent us at events and meetings; collaborate with Clinic Directors to expand access to care; identify sponsors and donor prospects; and maintain Salesforce records to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Relationship management

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Public speaking

Event planning

Volunteer recruitment

Project management

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Source in Austin is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to expand visibility, strengthen partnerships, and cultivate relationships that advance our mission and fundraising goals.

As the organization's ambassador, you will build relationships with churches, healthcare providers, businesses, schools, and civic groups; represent us at events and meetings; collaborate with Clinic Directors to expand access to care; identify sponsors and donor prospects; and maintain Salesforce records to