Hope Solutions · 2 months ago
Vice President of Strategy & Development
Pleasant Hill, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$133K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expHope Solutions is a vibrant and socially responsive non-profit agency dedicated to providing permanent housing and support services to vulnerable families and individuals. The Vice President of Strategy & Development will oversee fundraising, public policy, and compliance of public contracts, while collaborating with the CEO and other senior leaders to advance the organization's strategic initiatives and ensure financial sustainability.
Family
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO and other members of ELT to inform strategy development, track performance against goals, inspire and direct organizational change, and generally advance Hope Solutions’ strategic vision and plan
In line with Hope Solutions’ strategic plan, develop and launch new initiatives, and create business and growth plans that help grow current and new programs and partnerships
Lead public and private fund development strategies
Build relationships and foster working partnerships with existing and new funders, program partners, policymakers, and a range of external partner organizations to enhance organizational visibility and support advancement of strategic initiatives, business development, and public policy agenda
Monitor and analyze developments, trends and issues affecting the housing and homeless service system to understand implications for our sector generally and Hope Solutions’ work specifically, and to inform the organization’s strategic priorities and business and fund development planning
Lead development and execution of the organization’s policy and government relations agenda by working closely with the CEO and with government agencies & policy makers, communications team, program leadership team, program partners, and coalition partners
Partner with housing development team complete acquisition, rehab or new construction projects in line with strategic plan goals
Establish performance monitoring systems and results-based dashboards to track real time progress against implementation goals. Work across the organization to foster a collaborative, results oriented culture focused on continuous quality improvement
Support, guide, coach and provide professional development to direct and indirect reports
Actively engage Board of Directors in organizational initiatives
Work with the CEO to represent the organization to external stakeholders in a variety of settings across all sectors and develop a role as a thought leader in housing and homeless services across relevant platforms, audiences, and communities
Drive public revenue and relationship management strategy
Hold responsibility for full cycle management of organization grants and contracts. This includes identification of potential public funding sources, leading proposal submissions, ongoing management, and compliance and quality assurance efforts
Lead/manage government proposal submissions, including developing proposal scope, staffing plan, performance benchmarks, and budget, in partnership with senior leadership
Review of incoming award notifications, contracts, and subcontracts for language, compliance, budget, and other pre-award issues
Develop and oversee a contract management system for tracking the full cycle government grant process. This includes maintaining a comprehensive contract database to ensure the senior management team has timely, accurate, and actionable information for decision-making
Create system to manage day-to-day operations of pre- and post-award public grant administration functions, including compliance with all Federal, State, and local funder policies
Regularly meet with external contract partners to report on the status of contract deliverables, build rapport, and troubleshoot early and often
Liaise with program, administrative, and fiscal units to address and resolve fiscal and program-related issues prior to award implementation
Manage and oversee the contract renewal process, engaging and collaborating with peers from finance, data, and program, as necessary
Design and execute an internal audit and compliance testing plan, in collaboration with Program Directors / Managers, Accounting Manager, and the Data Manager
Facilitate and lead the quarterly contract monitoring meetings with peers from program, finance, and data departments
Coordinate with and utilize contract grant writers as needed
Hire/train Manager of Contracts and Compliance to manage all administrative and day-to-day management of contracts, execute internal audit process and maintain relationships with internal and external partners
Strategically assess public funding sources and monitor legislative and regulatory activity to identify potential impacts on contract stability
Develop and apply clear criteria and transparent processes to guide organizational policy engagement, ensuring alignment with funding priorities and capacity
Lead the development of an annual policy agenda focused on sustaining and expanding core public contracts, and ensure alignment across staff, board, and advisory groups
Evaluate the strategic value of coalition participation, networks, and recurring policy forums, prioritizing engagement that advances organizational policy objectives
Integrate policy strategies with program operations, fundraising, and communications to create a unified and strategic advocacy voice
Ensure compliance with nonprofit lobbying rules by developing internal guidelines, providing staff and board training, and maintaining systems to track lobbying activities and expenditures
Cultivate and steward relationships with public agency partners and policymakers to protect and grow public funding streams
Partner with client and community advocates to align their efforts with organizational policy priorities, providing training and support to maximize impact
Engage the Board of Directors strategically in policy and advocacy work, equipping them with the information and guidance needed to make informed decisions and amplify the organization’s policy priorities
Oversee the fund development department, team, and systems, including ensuring the development of a comprehensive and strategic annual business and fund development plan to include individual, corporate, and foundation grants
Advance communications objectives to support Hope Solutions’ strategic goals by providing executive leadership and support of the communications team. Integrate strategic communications efforts across all functions of the organization
Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to develop and implement Hope Solutions financial strategy. Actively work with the CEO and senior staff to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, government grants, etc
Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach
Oversee research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Hope Solutions ahead of major funding changes or trends
Monitor all donor information, including revenue secured through public contracts; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders
Design and carry out a stewardship program that strengthens engagement with donors and builds deeper, more collaborative relationships with public agencies overseeing the organization’s contracts
Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program
Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments appropriately and effectively
Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion and belonging
Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, personal humility and, authenticity backgrounds, and goals
Professionally represent Hope Solutions in all circumstances
Comply with all legal/ethical professional guidelines for maintaining consumer confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA guidelines, protecting consumer rights, advocating on consumers' behalf, and assuring consumer safety
Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and Hope Solutions policies and procedures
Attend all required meetings, including but not limited to Hope Solutions staff meetings and linkage meetings with other agencies
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in nonprofit management, demonstrated success in a development function
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional and multi-stakeholder teams
Comfortable with ambiguity and change; skilled at learning from challenges and adapting strategies accordingly
Proven ability to lead, design, and implement strategic plans and high-impact programs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong commitment to social justice
Demonstrated success in providing senior-level leadership, including participation in executive teams and effective collaboration with boards of directors
Strong public presence and communication skills, with experience representing an organization to community partners, funders, and policymakers
Ability to recruit, mentor, and lead high-performing staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Network of relationships across housing, homelessness, health, philanthropy, and policy sectors
Commitment to supporting persons with lived experience (PWLE) as part of organizational decision-making
Awareness of and aptitude to understand, respect, and adapt to cultural differences within group environments appropriately and effectively
Proven ability to cultivate and sustain strong relationships with public agency officials, county leaders, and key external stakeholders to strengthen and expand public funding streams
Expertise in assessing public funding sources and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments to determine potential impacts on contract stability
Demonstrated ability to lead the creation and implementation of an annual policy agenda aligned with organizational goals
Knowledge of coalition-building and experience evaluating and prioritizing external partnerships for maximum impact
Extensive expertise in local, state, and federal public funding streams that align with and support the organization's mission
Proven ability to design, implement, and oversee contract management systems, including comprehensive databases that support executive decision-making
Experience managing government grant processes from proposal development to award negotiation, implementation, renewal, and compliance
Demonstrated skill in coordinating across program, fiscal, and administrative teams to ensure alignment and compliance in contract execution
Demonstrated fundraising expertise, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders such as funders, community partners, corporate sponsors, and board members
Strong grant-writing and proposal development skills, with a history of securing significant funding and building long-term funder relationships
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; graduate degree or certification in public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred
Operational vehicle, valid California driver's license, auto insurance, and willingness to drive for work required
Must pass LiveScan background check and TB test
Preferred
Graduate degree or certification in public policy, nonprofit management, or a related field
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish
Benefits
Flexible, dynamic work environment.
100% premium paid for employee Kaiser health and dental care.
Matched 403b retirement savings.
11 paid holidays, plus 3 floating holidays.
Ability to accrue 2-4 weeks' vacation depending on tenure.
Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
Company
Hope Solutions
Hope Solutions heals the effects of poverty and homelessness by providing permanent housing solutions
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase