Outreach Program Coordinator (Nonprofit Sector)

Career Guide

Coordinates community outreach programs for nonprofits by planning events, building partnerships, engaging participants, and tracking outcomes to meet grant and program goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute outreach events and workshops
Build and maintain relationships with community partners
Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers
Deliver community presentations and staff information tables
Track participation, outcomes, and maintain CRM records
Prepare program reports for grants and stakeholders
Coordinate logistics, materials, and outreach calendar
Develop basic outreach communications (flyers, emails, social posts)

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Community Outreach Manager

Program Manager

Partnerships or Community Engagement Manager

Transition Opportunities

Volunteer Coordinator

Grant Writer

Event Planner

Communications/Marketing Coordinator

Community Health Worker

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Grant writing and outcome reportingSalesforce or similar nonprofit CRM proficiencyData evaluation and KPI developmentPartnership development with MOUs and referral pathways

Development SuggestionsComplete an intro grant writing course and draft a sample proposal; earn Salesforce NPSP badges via Trailhead and build a practice org to log outreach data.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$38,000-$48,000

Mid Level$48,000-$62,000

Senior Level$62,000-$78,000

Growth Trend

stable — steady need across community services, health, and education nonprofits

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

American Red CrossPlanned ParenthoodYMCA

Industry Sectors

Non-Profit & Social ImpactHealthcare & Public HealthEducation & Youth Services

Recommended Next Steps

Take a university extension or community college course in Grant Writing and produce a portfolio-ready proposal and report.

Complete Salesforce Trailhead modules for Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) and practice building dashboards for outreach KPIs.

Lead a volunteer outreach event (through a local nonprofit) to demonstrate logistics planning, partner coordination, and post-event reporting.