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Ascension · 1 month ago

Director of Partnership & Organizational Development

US-MO-St Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$104K/yr - $141K/yr

5+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system that is seeking a Director of Partnership & Organizational Development. In this role, you will support the Marillac Mission Fund’s strategic integration by developing partnership protocols and processes, while also overseeing capacity building and leadership support programs.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Serves as a strategic thought advisor to the Executive Director and assists in a diverse range of administrative responsibilities to provide high-level executive support associated with complex challenges, current and future funding initiatives, strategies, and budgets

Functions in the role of 'ambassador' for the Executive Director and MMF and acts in his/her place as appropriate, including representing him/her in meetings and discussions

Expand partnership opportunities by identifying and cultivating potential partnership with organizations and institutions

Support the MMF team and the foundation’s overall strategic direction and goals

Contribute support to MMF’s charitable grant program as needed

Exemplifies MMF and Ascension core values and mission

Oversee CPPS Mission Fund integration; effectiveness measurement; evaluation of program and impact; and reports to the Collaborative Governance and Sisters of Precious Blood, O’Fallon

Develop and refine internal protocols for partnership reporting, financial accounting, and impact evaluation

Identify and cultivate partnerships with mission-aligned congregations and institutions

Provide support to Ascension Foundation as needed with the development of system-level charitable partnerships

Represent MMF at strategic meetings and collaborative funder initiatives as needed

Assist Executive Director with MMF strategic planning process, implementation and update reports

Oversee the strategy, delivery and evaluation of MMF’s Leadership Peer Circle, and capacity building and other leadership-related support programs

Evaluate user experience and program effectiveness; implement improvements as needed

Manage a pool of general consultants and expand the MMF COAR consultant network to better match grantee needs

Develop and maintain a comprehensive capacity building toolkit for grantees

Support grantees and applicants with technical assistance to strengthen strategic and organizational development outcomes - specifically CPPS Mission Fund grantees

Strengthen internal policies and processes of current capacity building program

Attends and gives community presentations that advances MMF mission and internally at Application Review Committee, Executive Council and Program Committee meetings

Support ongoing internal knowledge sharing about nonprofit organizational development

Qualification

Nonprofit organizational developmentStrategic planningPartnership developmentCapacity development principlesProject managementSystems thinkingCatholic social teachingsInterpersonal skillsLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required with 2 of those years being in leadership/management

Master's degree in social work, business administration or related field

Minimum of five (5+) years of capacity development and organizational development experience

Minimum of five (5+) years experience in a responsible management position including support to executive committees

Minimum of the (10) years working with nonprofits organizations

Knowledge and experience of nonprofit organizational development, key organizational capacities, systems thinking and trust-based, charitable grant funding

First-hand knowledge and experience of the nonprofit sector within the St. Louis Bi-state region

Must be a relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of stakeholders and associates

Creative, open-mindedness, sensitivity and the ability to relate to people and their needs

Have the ability to engage with people and understand their perspectives and experience and build relationships with external organizational development of grant partners, while overseeing MMF capacity building effectiveness, particularly in areas like capacity development

Business development and accountability

Strong communications and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences and strengthen relationships

Strategic Thinking: developing and implementing strategic plans for partnership development and capacity building

Project Management: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines

Leadership and Team Management: Effectively leading and motivating teams

Knowledge of Capacity Development Principles: Understand systems thinking approach to capacity development and other support to grantee partners

Working knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings, experience working with Catholic entities, and Catholic health and religious communities