Program Manager, Non-Profit Community Outreach

Career Guide

Plans, runs, and improves community outreach programs for a nonprofit. Coordinates staff and volunteers, manages budgets and partnerships, and tracks outcomes to meet funder and community goals.

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Key Responsibilities

Design and implement community outreach programs and events
Manage program budgets, grants, and compliance requirements
Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers
Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations
Track KPIs and evaluate program outcomes
Prepare reports and presentations for funders and leadership
Coordinate outreach communications and materials

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Senior Program Manager

Program Director

Director of Community Engagement

Grants and Programs Director

Transition Opportunities

Grants Manager

Development/Fundraising Manager

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager

Public Health Program Manager

Community Relations Manager

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Grant writing and funder reportingProgram evaluation using KPIs and logic modelsNonprofit budgeting and restricted funds managementCRM data management (Salesforce NPSP)Partnership development with community stakeholders

Development SuggestionsTake a grant writing and program evaluation course; volunteer to manage a small outreach project and track outcomes in Salesforce NPSP.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry Level$45,000–$60,000

Mid Level$60,000–$80,000

Senior Level$80,000–$110,000

Growth Trend

stable — Steady demand across nonprofits; hiring tied to grant funding and community needs.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

American Red CrossUnited WayBoys & Girls Clubs of America

Industry Sectors

Non-Profit & Social ImpactHealthcare & Public HealthGovernment & Public Administration

Recommended Next Steps

Complete a Nonprofit Management Certificate and a focused Grant Writing course (community college or reputable online provider).

Build CRM skills via Salesforce Trailhead for Nonprofit Cloud/NPSP and create a sample KPI dashboard for a mock program.

Lead a pilot outreach initiative (through a local nonprofit) and produce a brief outcomes report to use as a portfolio piece.