Overview:

The External Relations Specialist is responsible for advancing Baby Bridge Foundation’s mission to improve maternal health and support healthy pregnancies. This role leads the organization’s strategy for building meaningful relationships with donors, partners, healthcare institutions, and the broader community. The External Relations Specialist will drive visibility, credibility, and sustainable funding to expand programs that support mothers and babies during pregnancy and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a comprehensive external relations strategy that increases awareness, funding, and strategic partnerships in maternal health
• Build and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, and healthcare partners (e.g., hospitals, OB/GYN networks, maternal health organizations)
• Identify and secure funding opportunities aligned with maternal health initiatives, including programs addressing disparities in pregnancy outcomes
• Serve as a senior ambassador for Baby Bridge Foundation at conferences, healthcare forums, and community events
• Partner with communications/PR to elevate the organization’s voice on maternal health issues, including education, advocacy, and awareness campaigns
• Collaborate with program leadership to align partnerships with impactful, evidence-based maternal health initiatives
• Support and/or oversee fundraising strategy, including major gifts, sponsorships, and donor stewardship
• Advise the Executive Director/CEO on external engagement, reputation management, and growth opportunities
• Build and lead a high-performing external relations function as the organization grows
• Track and report on key metrics including donor growth, partnership impact, and revenue generation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, or similar) preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in external relations, fundraising, partnerships, or nonprofit leadership
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts, grants, or strategic partnerships
• Experience in maternal health, public health, healthcare, or a related field strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of issues impacting pregnancy outcomes, including access to care and health disparities, is a plus
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence at the executive and board level

Key Skills:

• High-level relationship building with donors, healthcare leaders, and community stakeholders
• Strategic communication and storytelling, especially around maternal and infant health
• Fundraising and partnership development
• Public speaking and external representation
• Cross-sector collaboration (healthcare, nonprofit, corporate)
• Team leadership and organizational growth

Success in This Role Looks Like:

• Increased funding to expand maternal health and pregnancy support programs
• Strong partnerships with hospitals, healthcare providers, and aligned organizations
• A growing base of committed donors and sponsors invested in maternal health outcomes
• Elevated visibility and credibility for Baby Bridge Foundation within the maternal health space
• Measurable impact in advancing healthier pregnancies and supporting mothers and families