Description:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Chief of People and Advancement, the Director of Foundation and Government Grants is responsible for the creation and management of an ambitious plan to develop institutional foundation and government partnerships that support the Liberty Hill Foundation’s mission. The ideal candidate will manage the planning, organization, and implementation of an effective foundation giving program. They will also play a role in fundraising from state, local and federal government entities. This individual also directs all aspects of successful institutional giving, including prospecting, stewardship, restricted and unrestricted funding, and grant writing.

Requirements:

Who You Are

• Action-Oriented.?You know how to get things done. You prioritize efficiency and keep things moving forward. You are experienced enough to spot problems, and develop plans to solve?them.??
• Exceptional Communicator.?You are direct and concise. You speak and write clearly, eloquently, and with a situation-appropriate tone to make sure others understand you and you understand them. You know how to communicate to effectively collaborate. You can give a strong pitch exciting others to join your cause.?
• Collaborative.?You understand that the best way to meet and exceed goals is through outstanding teamwork. You have experience working with cross-departmental leaders to partner with you on developing complex proposals.?You have the ability to cultivate?relationships up, down, and across in an organization.???
• Experienced.?You’re an expert grant writer with deep knowledge of what Foundations and/or Government partners look for in an excellent proposal. You have brought in significant grants and have experience with databases such as Raiser’s Edge to inform your strategy. ??
• Goal-oriented.?You’re not afraid to set ambitious goals and create thoughtful plans to?achieve them. You get excited about crossing goals off your list, and setting new ones for?yourself and your team.??
• Detail-oriented.?You make sure that your work sets the standard?for excellence and what is expected from those around you. You are highly organized, and?able to focus on the details as you look at the big picture.??
• Strategic.?You generate big bold ideas. You know that what worked for one?organization might not work for another and know how to integrate old strategies with new?ones. You look at the way things are and then imagine 20 ways they can be improved.??
• Flexible.?You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, pushing for what you need when necessary, and working through competing priorities. You are an independent leader, able to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced environment.??
• Passionate.?You care about social justice. You want to come to work and feel inspired every day. You want to change the world.?

What You Will Do

In collaboration with the Senior Vice President, Chief of People and Advancement, Senior Vice President of Programs, and the Vice President of Public Partnerships, you will:??

• Serve as the lead strategist and goal setting for the Liberty Hill Foundation, engaging and advising Foundations staff in the execution of a strategic fund development plan focused on foundation and government grants.?Supervise grant writer(s).
• Manage an active portfolio of 40-50 foundations totaling $4-7M annually.???
• Develop and execute ambitious growth plans to raise significant funding from existing and?new institutional foundations as well as city, state, federal government agencies.???
• Set the standard for and oversee the development of compelling proposals and impact?reports for all funders in your vertical.???
• Oversee the documentation of foundation giving activities within the Raiser’s Edge database (proposals, contact reports, plan steps, relationships, etc.).?
• Oversee the funder pipeline, strategy for engagement, calendar of solicitation, stewardship,?and reporting for foundation and government funders.???
• Focus on big-picture strategy, building processes and systems to streamline work cross departmentally, and envision a growing department able to sustain significant growth in?future years.?
• Work across departments, particularly finance and program teams, to ensure compliance with?grant terms and restrictions and to develop budget documents and solicitation materials.?
• Supervise the execution of contracts through various portals and liaise with Finance department to obtain necessary documents to complete the grant and/or contract registration process; write project summaries and abstracts as necessary.??
• Partner with the Senior Vice President of Programs, and the Vice President of Public Partnerships to ensure grant deliverables and requirements are being achieved on an on-going basis. ??

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA Degree or equivalent personal lived/professional experience.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in grant writing and/or grants management in a nonprofit environment.?
• Experience writing and/or managing six- and seven-figure grants and contracts.?
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.?
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to move between tasks and priorities on a daily basis. ??
• A understanding of, and commitment to, Liberty Hill’s mission.?
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with foundation, government, and corporate funders.?
• Knowledge of Los Angeles County funding landscape preferred.?
• Supervisory experience preferred.?
• Proficiency in Office365 with aptitude to learn new software.
• Proficiency in Asana and Slack preferred.

Physical demands:

• Ability to operate a remote workstation and laptop/screen for extended periods.
• Ability to travel for in-person meetings and events in Los Angeles County.

Benefits Highlights:

• 100% coverage for employee healthcare, vision and dental
• Employer 403b contribution and match
• Remote work stipend
• 22 paid holidays
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Fridays off in August
• 2 Weeks paid time off in December
• This position is mostly remote with regularly scheduled in-person meetings in Los Angeles