Los Angeles Dodgers
LADF Director, Grants & Initiatives
Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Details
Description
Title: Director, Grants & Initiatives
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
Pay Rate: $115,000 - $140,000/year*
Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos. To support us in this mission, we seek a
Director of Grants & Initiatives . This position is responsible for overseeing the foundation’s grantmaking and initiatives. This role will manage the end-to-end grants process, from identifying potential grantees to evaluating the impact of funded programs. The Director will also play a crucial role in developing and managing initiatives that align with LADF's mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice outcomes in underserved communities. The Director will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure that LADF’s resources are strategically deployed for maximum community impact. Core Responsibilities Grants Strategy
You will work in collaboration with the Chief Program Officer (CPO) to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of LADF’s grantmaking and initiatives, setting goals and priorities in alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Grants Management
You will manage the grantmaking portfolio across each of LADF’s core focus areas with guidance from the CPO. Partner Management
You will research, identify and cultivate relationships with potential grantees, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Initiatives
You will oversee, direct, and project manage all activations, including developing and managing workflow and processes for successful events. Evaluation & Impact
You will work with the Director of Evaluation & Impact to develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of funded programs. Organization And Team Leadership
You will directly supervise the MGI to advance LADF’s grantmaking goals and objectives. Qualifications And Experience Needed Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in grant-making, program management, or a related field, preferably in a non-profit, foundation, or philanthropic organization. Proven experience in managing large-scale initiatives and programs with measurable impact. Experience and content expertise in at least one of LADF’s focus areas. Demonstrated experience leading and effectively managing a team including 2-3 direct reports. Strong organization and project management skills with ability to track and manage multiple projects and processes and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills. LADF is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants from every background. The Foundation is also firmly committed to complying with all applicable laws and governmental regulations at the federal, state and local levels which prohibit discrimination. LADF Values Our core values are the fundamental beliefs upon which our foundation and its people operate. We look for hardworking team members who share our passion. Opportunity
– We know that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Access
– No recreational, education or health resource should be out of reach for any child. Equity
– We aim to level the playing field and make sure that every kid has a fair shot. Collaboration
– We believe that working well with others is the secret sauce to success. Impact
– The work we do must create meaningful progress that is measurable. Excellence
– We hold ourselves to the highest standards across all of our work. LADF is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. The preferred application deadline is 12/4/24.
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Description
Title: Director, Grants & Initiatives
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
Pay Rate: $115,000 - $140,000/year*
Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training. The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos. To support us in this mission, we seek a
Director of Grants & Initiatives . This position is responsible for overseeing the foundation’s grantmaking and initiatives. This role will manage the end-to-end grants process, from identifying potential grantees to evaluating the impact of funded programs. The Director will also play a crucial role in developing and managing initiatives that align with LADF's mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice outcomes in underserved communities. The Director will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure that LADF’s resources are strategically deployed for maximum community impact. Core Responsibilities Grants Strategy
You will work in collaboration with the Chief Program Officer (CPO) to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of LADF’s grantmaking and initiatives, setting goals and priorities in alignment with organizational goals and priorities. Grants Management
You will manage the grantmaking portfolio across each of LADF’s core focus areas with guidance from the CPO. Partner Management
You will research, identify and cultivate relationships with potential grantees, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Initiatives
You will oversee, direct, and project manage all activations, including developing and managing workflow and processes for successful events. Evaluation & Impact
You will work with the Director of Evaluation & Impact to develop and implement systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of funded programs. Organization And Team Leadership
You will directly supervise the MGI to advance LADF’s grantmaking goals and objectives. Qualifications And Experience Needed Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in grant-making, program management, or a related field, preferably in a non-profit, foundation, or philanthropic organization. Proven experience in managing large-scale initiatives and programs with measurable impact. Experience and content expertise in at least one of LADF’s focus areas. Demonstrated experience leading and effectively managing a team including 2-3 direct reports. Strong organization and project management skills with ability to track and manage multiple projects and processes and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills. LADF is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants from every background. The Foundation is also firmly committed to complying with all applicable laws and governmental regulations at the federal, state and local levels which prohibit discrimination. LADF Values Our core values are the fundamental beliefs upon which our foundation and its people operate. We look for hardworking team members who share our passion. Opportunity
– We know that talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Access
– No recreational, education or health resource should be out of reach for any child. Equity
– We aim to level the playing field and make sure that every kid has a fair shot. Collaboration
– We believe that working well with others is the secret sauce to success. Impact
– The work we do must create meaningful progress that is measurable. Excellence
– We hold ourselves to the highest standards across all of our work. LADF is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. The preferred application deadline is 12/4/24.
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