Community Engagement Manager

thesource Open · verified Sep 9, 2026

Austin Full-time Manager Community Marketing

Mid-level Community Marketing role at thesource. Austin · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create a community engagement plan tied to organizational growth and fundraising
Build partnerships with churches, healthcare providers, schools, businesses, and civic groups
Lead presentations and attend events that expand awareness of The Source
Develop sponsors, donors, volunteers, ambassadors, and referral relationships
Track outreach and partnership activity in Salesforce while coordinating across teams

What you bring

At least three years in community engagement, relationship management, fundraising, outreach, sales, or business development
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
Evidence that you can build effective strategic partnerships
Strong writing, speaking, presentation, organization, and project management skills
Microsoft Office and Salesforce proficiency, with English and Spanish preferred

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you enjoy representing an organization publicly, developing community relationships, and connecting outreach with fundraising. You must live in the Austin service area, travel throughout the assigned area, and work some evenings and weekends. The role includes participation in major fundraising events in both Houston and Austin and is presented as an internal opportunity.

From the employer

Community Engagement Manager

Full-Time | Exempt
Reports to: Senior Development Director

*Must be located in the Austin 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 Source's 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 You'll 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 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.

Could This Be Your Next Step?

We're looking for someone who meets the following qualifications:

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.
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.