Program Coordinator – Nonprofit Community Outreach

Career Guide

Coordinates community outreach programs for a nonprofit by planning events, recruiting volunteers, building partnerships, and tracking outcomes. Manages logistics, budgets, and communications to ensure services reach target populations and meet grant or program goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute community outreach events and workshops
Recruit, train, and schedule volunteers
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations
Manage program logistics, calendars, and budgets
Track participation, outcomes, and prepare grant or impact reports
Maintain CRM/constituent records and mailing lists
Coordinate outreach communications across email and social media

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Program Manager (Nonprofit)

Community Outreach Manager

Director of Programs

Transition Opportunities

Development/Fundraising Coordinator

Volunteer Manager

Community Health Worker

Public Affairs/Advocacy Coordinator

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Grant writing and compliance reportingConstituent CRM proficiency (e.g., Salesforce NPSP)Program evaluation and impact measurementVolunteer management systems and scheduling

Development SuggestionsComplete a grant-writing course and draft a sample proposal; finish Salesforce NPSP Trailhead modules and manage a small volunteer-led event, tracking outcomes in a CRM.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$40,000–$50,000

Mid Level$50,000–$62,000

Senior Level$62,000–$78,000

Growth Trend

stable — steady need across nonprofits; hiring tied to grants and local funding

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

American Red CrossUnited WayYMCA

Industry Sectors

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

Recommended Next Steps

Take an online grant writing course (e.g., Candid Learning or Coursera) and build a portfolio proposal with a budget and logic model.

Complete Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) Trailhead modules and practice by logging contacts, events, and reports.

Volunteer to coordinate a community event at a local nonprofit; quantify attendance, outcomes, and produce a one-page impact report.