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Raise the Future · 4 weeks ago

Vice President, Federal Programs & Strategic Initiatives

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

Raise the Future is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting youth in foster care. The Vice President, Federal Programs and Strategic Initiatives will provide strategic leadership for federal teams, oversee program strategy, and drive growth while collaborating with state leaders to achieve organizational goals.

AssociationChildrenHealth CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitUnderserved Children

Responsibilities

Provide supervision, strategic oversight and quality assurance for Raise the Future’s AdoptUSKids/NCDR (National Center for Diligent Recruitment) which designs and delivers universal services for child welfare professionals, including peer groups, webinars, and other resources

Lead the integration of capacity-building, outreach, and engagement services across federally funded initiatives

Develop and maintain strong relationships with federal partners, grantees, and national child welfare organizations connected to the work of AdoptUSKids/NCDR

Represent Raise the Future and AdoptUSKids/NCDR at national events, conferences, and through strategic partnerships, as needed

Serve on the AdoptUSKids Core Leadership Team (CLT) and Innovations Team

Ensure compliance, accountability, and successful delivery of all AdoptUSKids/NCDR program outcomes

Oversee AdoptUSKids/NCDR program budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and effective utilization of funds

Deliver accurate, timely financial reports and ensure appropriate spend-down of resources in accordance with contractual requirements

Maintain current knowledge of national child welfare, permanency, and Medicaid policy trends and laws, integrating emerging insights into strategy and program innovation

Leverage the expertise of child welfare professionals to enhance AdoptUSKids/NCDR and ensure connection and alignment between federal and state efforts

Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for co-creating and achieving organizational one- and three-year goals and advancing the strategic direction of Raise the Future

Lead Medicaid program expansion and explore new models of revenue generation, including public-private partnerships and social enterprise programming. Collaborate with external agencies for new opportunities

Partner with development, finance, and program VPs to identify and pursue new funding and programmatic opportunities aligned with Raise the Future’s strategic plan; research and lead grant-writing

Provide high-level strategic leadership for expanded programmatic areas, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, priorities, and growth goals

Lead innovative program expansion strategies and implementation, ensuring measurable outcomes and organizational accountability through clear metrics and performance indicators

Use evaluation data, performance metrics, and external trends to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement; maintain accountability for profit-and-loss impact

Monitor federal and Medicaid policy updates to anticipate shifts that may affect funding, compliance, and program design

Represent Raise the Future with funders, government agencies, policy partners, and sector stakeholders to expand national visibility and influence

Collaborate with national and state partners to advance best practices, systems improvement, and partnerships that strengthen the organization’s visibility, credibility, and impact

Qualification

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerProgram ManagementFederal Grants ManagementMedicaid Program KnowledgeTrauma-Informed ApproachesFiscal ManagementStrategic PlanningBilingual in SpanishLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability

Required

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or equivalent credential or experience

Master's degree or higher in social work, psychology, human development, human services, or related field, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressive supervisory experience in public child welfare or related human services fields

Proven experience managing complex programs, federal grants, and Medicaid programs, including staying current on policy changes, regulatory updates, grant research and writing, and national trends

Expertise in child welfare technical assistance content development and training

Strong fiscal management and contract compliance skills

Expertise in trauma-informed and equity-centered approaches

Excellent communication, strategic planning, and leadership skills

Ability to travel up to 15% and work flexible hours as needed

Experience designing and implementing innovative program models addressing emerging needs of youth and families involved in, or at risk of, child welfare engagement