Community Outreach Coordinator

The Community Outreach Coordinator advances the mission of Danielsen Center for Hope after Loss by building community relationships, increasing awareness of the Center’s programs and services, and coordinating fundraising initiatives. 

This public-facing position represents the Center throughout the surrounding communities and works closely with staff, volunteers, community partners, donors, and sponsors. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong Christian faith and a genuine passion for bringing hope and healing to people experiencing illness, dying, grief, and other significant losses—as well as those who walk alongside them. 

Responsibilities 

Community Outreach and Relationship Development 

• Develop and implement outreach strategies that increase awareness of the Danielsen Center and connect its services with the broader community.  

• Build and maintain relationships with churches, faith communities, schools, businesses, healthcare and senior-living organizations, civic groups, clubs, and other community partners.  

• Coordinate and conduct meet-and-greets, presentations, workshops, exhibitions, festivals, and other community events.  

• Identify appropriate sponsorship opportunities and develop mutually beneficial relationships with community organizations.  

• Distribute approved brochures, rack cards, flyers, and other marketing materials throughout the surrounding communities.  

• Maintain the Outlook calendar with complete and current information for outreach activities, presentations, training sessions, workshops, appearances, and events. 

Fundraising and Donor Engagement 

• Lead the Center’s fundraising efforts by identifying and managing appropriate fundraising opportunities.  

• Clearly communicate the Danielsen Center’s mission, programs, services, and community impact to prospective donors and sponsors.  

• Develop and carry out fundraising campaigns, proposals, and sponsorship initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Director.  

• Cultivate professional relationships that strengthen donor engagement and long-term community support. 

Calendar Management and Reporting 

• Maintain the shared Outlook calendar for community events, workshops, appearances, trainings, presentations, and other outreach activities. 

• Enter complete event details, including dates, times, locations, contacts, staffing needs, required materials, and follow-up actions. 

• Maintain accurate outreach records and prepare quarterly reports that summarize goals, activities, implementation, and outcomes. 

• Submit a weekly action list to the Executive Director identifying completed work, current priorities, and outstanding items. 

• Prepare the Community Outreach Coordinator year-in-review report and assist with materials for the Annual Executive Board Meeting. 

Volunteer and Ministry Coordination 

• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure volunteers receive the information, resources, and training needed for outreach activities.  

• Help coordinate volunteers who lead seminars, groups, community programs, visitation, prayer, and music ministry.  

• Support outreach to people who are homebound or living in nursing homes, assisted-living communities, and similar settings. 

Communications, Reporting, and Administration 

• Maintain accurate outreach and fundraising records.  

• Prepare weekly action lists and quarterly reports documenting goals, activities, implementation, and outcomes.  

• Prepare an annual Community Outreach Coordinator year-in-review report for the Executive Board. 

• Coordinate the quarterly newsletter mailing and annual Christmas mailing, including labels, counts, postal forms, mail trays or flats, and delivery to the post office.  

• Provide general administrative and clerical support and assist staff and volunteers as needed. 

• Prepare and notarize background-check documents. 

• Participate in weekly team meetings and other organizational meetings.  

• Attend selected evening and weekend events as requested by the Executive Director.  

• Perform other duties consistent with the position’s purpose and organizational needs. 

Qualifications 

• Strong Christian faith and demonstrated alignment with the mission and values of the Danielsen Center.  

• Sincere passion for serving people experiencing illness, dying, grief, and other personal losses. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience in community outreach, fundraising, donor relations, ministry, nonprofit work, public relations, or related areas is preferred.  

• Minimum 5 years of experience coordinating events, delivering presentations, building partnerships, or executing fundraising campaigns is preferred.  

• Availability to participate in occasional evening and weekend activities.  

• Current notary commission or the ability to satisfy the requirements for becoming a notary. 

Required Skills 

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 

• Ability to develop trusted relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizations. 

• Excellent organization, calendar management, recordkeeping, and follow-through.  

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with limited supervision.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and standard office applications.  

• Sound judgment, integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.  

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while representing the Danielsen Center with warmth and professionalism. 

This job description summarizes the position's primary responsibilities and requirements. Duties may be adjusted as organizational needs change and as directed by the Executive Director.