External Relations Manager

Position Summary The External Relations Manager (ERM) oversees Region X community health center (CHC) and key partner outreach and engagement. Responsibilities include developing contacts and leads; coordinating and overseeing the delivery of all communications with stakeholder audiences, including members, potential members, funders, donors, sponsors, exhibitors, corporate revenue‑sharing partners, sub‑grantee partners, and other potential or current partners. The ERM works closely with all NWRPCA staff members to capitalize on relationships, increase knowledge of our Region X CHCs, demonstrate the value of NWRPCA membership and sponsorship, and maintain and, as appropriate, expand our membership roster. The ERM works with all staff to identify and develop funding opportunities, project‑manages applications for and the management of grants, and cultivates and solicits sponsors, donors and partners in alignment with NWRPCA fundraising goals. Contract Position with a salary range of $35.43 to $51.37 per hour based on experience. Duties and Responsibilities Create and implement a matrixed annual external stakeholder engagement plan that supports NWRPCA’s strategic direction, is approved by senior management, shared with staff, and modified as needed. Facilitate, influence, and/or advise on Region X CHC and stakeholder engagement strategies at an organizational level. Develop and coordinate the implementation of strategies to build a deep understanding of our Region X CHCs – their staff team, their needs, their successes, and their challenges. Determine, in conjunction with other management, actionable annual membership and fund development goals for inclusion in the agency budget. In coordination with the CEO, managers, staff, NWRPCA Board members and other key partners, identify and solicit organizational sponsors and funders related to NWRPCA’s core mission, strategic plan, and service offerings; grow and manage such stakeholder partnerships to establish mutually beneficial sponsorships and revenue‑share deals and to promote low‑cost or free services to health center members. Review annual sponsors and revenue share partnerships with respect to ROI for NWRPCA and value to member service and product needs as identified in NWRPCA survey data and through conversations with members, partners and stakeholders. Seek and help draft grants, act as the contract manager for development contracts, and coordinate from start to finish staff or contractors working on grants to fund NWRPCA programs and initiatives. Participate, as appropriate, in developing and tracking salient agency strategic plan and federal funding work plan items and be aware of NWRPCA’s strategic approach. Recruit, manage, and support sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers to secure funding in exchange for branding opportunities at conferences and trainings; build and maintain strong partner relationships. Grow and manage partnerships with stakeholders to establish mutually beneficial sponsorships and revenue‑share deals and to promote low‑cost or free services to health center staff members. Assist the Marketing Specialist with strategic planning and implementation for branding and marketing. Work with NWRPCA staff and membership to identify and secure offerings that promote the value of NWRPCA membership. Act as lead staff for the Board membership committee, and manage the member recruitment, application and approval process through the committee to ensure integrity of the membership base. Ensure timely and complete collection of annual membership dues, sponsorship fees, and other stake‑holder revenues. Facilitate stakeholder‑staff connections for communications with Region X CHCs, Look‑Alikes and other stakeholders. Recognize exemplary Region X CHC contributions to quality health care design and delivery, and NWRPCA activities, through awards, events, and communications. Oversee quality control of Region X CHC and other stakeholder contact data in organizational databases. Provide feedback to NWRPCA staff from Region X CHCs and other stakeholders on how stakeholders experience NWRPCA services/products. Lead the production and distribution of the Northwest Pulse, NWRPCA’s newsletter. Plan and coordinate the execution of the Annual Membership Meeting. Manage large‑scale multi‑departmental projects, such as the Annual Stakeholders Report and annual Region X Health Center Census. Contribute to the planning and execution of regional conferences and other training/technical assistance offerings. Required Qualifications Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center. Experience in successful fund raising, business development, and/or grant writing. Experience developing professional relationships on behalf of the entity(s) you have worked for. Experience working with various software including customer relationship management (CRM), association management (AMS) and fundraising‑tracking software. Examples of written communication skills. Minimum and maximum weekly availability to accomplish the duties above. Per‑hour charge expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr NWRPCA