Achievers Network · 2 months ago
Director, Programs and Partnerships
Achievers Network is a philanthropic initiative focused on transforming health for all people in Greater Cincinnati. The Director, Programs and Partnerships will manage grantmaking processes, build relationships with community partners, and lead initiatives aimed at improving health equity and reducing health disparities.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Build trusted relationships with bi3 grantee partners, bi3's strategic partner TriHealth and the Greater Cincinnati community. bi3's Trust-Based Philanthropy approach, which requires time and resources, is key to shifting the power dynamic between funder and grantee to achieve success and a more significant impact/return on our investments
Support grantmaking process: prepare funding opportunities and materials including Requests for Proposals; prepare presentations, written summaries and recommendations for review and action by the bi3 Committee and Bethesda Inc. Board of Trustees; work with the Grants Manager to onboard new grant partners including financial and contractual requirements
Foster learning: provide grantees with support, capacity building, technical assistance and coaching as needed; convene grantees and key stakeholders as appropriate to achieve bi3’s mission and vision; contribute to Learning Series papers, articles, and other bi3 communication methods to highlight grantee accomplishments and learning and bi3's role in sparking transformational change in community health; research innovative models and stay abreast of the work of other health funders; research and explore health data and trends to identify promising approaches to address critical issues
Evaluate programs and partnerships: work with VP, Evaluation and Impact, to capture and communicate grantee learning and impact; engage in regular communication with grantees, keeping close track of milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements while managing the power dynamic between funder and grantee
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Equivalent experience in lieu of education
2-3 years experience in related field
Preferred
Knowledge of and/or experience in philanthropy and health, preferably with a focus on relationship management and/or program administration
An understanding of the healthcare environment and community health needs
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
The ability to think strategically and to solve problems creatively
A personal commitment to racial and health equity
Strong oral and written communication skills
A detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills
The ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision effectively and efficiently
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
A willingness to learn bi3's grants management system (Foundant)