Description
At San Diego Foundation, we value our diverse and experienced
staff who are committed to our mission of improving the quality of
life within all of San Diego’s communities. We strive to be an
employer of choice, offering a competitive compensation package,
and a professional and vibrant work environment for those who have
a passion for our mission that is carried out every day by
providing leadership for effective philanthropy and promoting
community solutions.
The Director, Government Grants (DGG) is responsible for
identifying, developing, drafting, and pursuing grant proposals to
federal, state, and local government, agencies, and private
foundations and selected donors to bring resources to the region.
The DGG combines strategic thinking and sharp execution to
enable San Diego
Foundation (SDF) to reach targets, goals, and attain
objectives.
This role will support San Diego Foundation and report to the
Chief Innovation Officer of SDF.
- Design, lead and implement an integrated resource development
strategy to support new grants to the region (focus is on non-San
Diego funding, including federal and state). - Expand SDF traditional funding sources by creating new and
innovative funding sources through leadership in funding
research/opportunities and strategic partnerships. - Facilitate and drive funding growth by working with SDF donor
services, Policy and Innovation Center staff, partners, and key
stakeholders. - Build and maintain high-level contacts with current and
prospective grantors. - Lead interactions with external stakeholders that support
internal development efforts. - Identify and drive prospects through to award (including
identifying new funding opportunities, options, and proposal
preparation). - Continually and proactively assess demographics,
macroeconomics, and competitive market issues impacting SDF and the
Policy & Innovation Center and develop solutions. - Apply financial reason to any new opportunity to increase the
probability of future sustainability. - Work with internal partners to build financial analyses and
models to evaluate potential funding and impacts. - Create a culture of positivity and success across the
organization. - Develop and produce analytic reports that synthesize the
funding opportunities, insights for improved proposals, and
informed decision-making. - Evaluate and participate in the drive to use innovative
technology funding vehicles. - Provide strategic and marketing insight to all donor materials
and strategic support on the full range of external stakeholder
communications. - Support Chief Innovation Officer at SDF and CEO of the Policy
and Innovation Center and with the preparation of board materials
and funding proposals. - Provide government grant support, mentorship and guidance to
SDF subsidiary, San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation
Center. - Additional Responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Innovation
Officer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing,
or a related area (master’s degree preferred).
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience of successful progression in
grant writing at the federal, state, and local government/agency
level, and expertise obtaining grants from significant foundations
preferred. - Demonstrated track record of winning
significant federal grants, required - Passion for the work and mission of San Diego Foundation to
inspire enduring philanthropy and enable community solutions to
improve the quality of life in our region; and Policy &
Innovation Center to unlock the region’s potential by
cultivating and building partnerships that address intractable
issues that can only be solved with cross-sector,
multi-jurisdictional collaborations in the areas of climate
resilience, critical infrastructure, community wealth disparities,
and housing affordability. - Operate with a positive, well-defined sense of self and be
self-directed while demonstrating political savvy and
diplomacy. - Ability to draw accurate conclusions from quantitative and
qualitative data and programmatic goals and then identify and
develop supporting grant proposals and resources. - Demonstrated skill for creating a climate focused on
achievement and results - Proven willingness to be accountable for the success of the
organization’s vision and business plans through a funding and
resource lens that are in support of the vision - Exceptional communicator with the ability to present concepts
and strategic objectives in clear, concise, and fundable grant
proposals. - The ability to articulate how your work and grant funds improve
or improve the communities we serve. - Proven ability to present, articulate, and inspire potential
donors and grantors with our work, community impact, and vision to
support proposals. - A style that emphasizes openness, collaboration, and
connectivity. - Passion for learning and relentless improvement.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and municipal proposal
submission and fundraising process and experience with private
foundations. - Ability to study and understand programs and funding
requirements of the organizations. - Strong research skills and knowledge of information
sources. - Multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost
integrity.
Background check required.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the
United States.
Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000-$170,000 per
year
San Diego Foundation is committed to practices that promote
pay equity and transparency. Actual offers will be reflective of
qualifications, skills and experience, internal equity, alignment
with market data, among other relevant factors.
- Supportive, inclusive company culture; awarded Top Workplace by
the San Diego Union Tribune 4 years in a row - Hybrid work environment with support for at home office
setup - 100% Employer paid medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D and
long-term disability premiums; 75% Employer-paid premiums for all
dependents on your benefits - 403B Retirement plan match up to 4% + Annual discretionary
contribution - Earned Incentive Program
- 3 weeks of paid time off + 1 additional week off with pay in
July for all staff - 4-to-6-week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
- 13 paid holidays + 2 paid volunteer days off each year
- Extended Health Care Time accruing at 2.77 hours per pay period
to a cap of 480 hours: use for sick time, family care, and parental
leave baby bonding - $1,000 staff development annual tuition reimbursement
- $100 monthly cell and internet reimbursement
- $75 quarterly gym reimbursement
- Donor Advised Fund contribution with no minimum and $600 annual
match from the Foundation to a nonprofit of your choice - Annual service award $100 donation to nonprofit of your
choice