COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS LEAD

Purpose

Build and strengthen relationships between Anne’s Haven and mission-aligned partners, including community

organizations, service providers, and education and healing-focused initiatives, to expand access to resources, deepen

support systems, and strengthen referral pathways.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and actively source new partner organizations aligned with Anne’s Haven’s mission
• Initiate outreach to aligned community organizations via email, phone, and in-person or remote engagement
• Develop and maintain a structured partner pipeline, including lead discovery, contact tracking, engagement

status, and follow-up documentation

• Coordinate introductions, meetings, and ongoing partnership follow-ups across both virtual and in-person

settings

• Support creation of referral pathways and partnership materials such as one-pagers, introductory decks, and

outreach messaging

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable with cold outreach and relationship building
• Highly organized; able to manage multiple partnerships and pipeline tracking
• Familiar with nonprofit or community-based work (Chicago preferred)
• Partnership, organizing, sales, or lead gen experience a plus, not required

Time Commitment

• 5–8 hours per week minimum, with the option to contribute more if desired
• Flexible schedule to support partner and prospect needs
• Preference given to volunteers able to commit on an ongoing, sustained basis

Benefits

• Direct experience in nonprofit ecosystem-building, outreach strategy, and coalition

development

• Opportunity to shape long-term partnership and referral strategy for Anne’s Haven
• Flexible work environment, remote or in-person options
• Networking across Chicago-area social impact and community service sectors
• Letter of recommendation available upon sustained involvement