Lifelong · 7 hours ago
Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation
Georgetown Yards - 15 - Seattle, WA 98134
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expLifelong is a community health organization on a mission to make health and food accessible. The Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation plays a critical role in advancing Lifelong’s mission by identifying, shaping, and advancing strategic initiatives that strengthen the organization’s long-term sustainability and impact.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, design, and deliver strategic growth opportunities to expand existing programs and develop new programs aligned with Lifelong’s mission and long-term goals
Lead exploration of innovative service models, partnerships, pilots, and funding strategies that support organizational growth and sustainability
Analyze funding priorities, community needs, and policy or system changes to inform strategic direction and opportunity selection
Translate strategic opportunities into clearly defined initiatives, including program concepts, scope, goals, potential partners, and anticipated outcomes
Assess feasibility, organizational readiness, and resource implications for proposed initiatives, including staffing, operational capacity, and financial sustainability
Prepare executive-level briefs, recommendations, pitches, and decision materials for review by the Chief of Staff, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team
Partner with the Executive Leadership Team and other program leaders to brainstorm, refine, and advance strategic initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional input to ensure alignment across programs, operations, external relations, and finance
Facilitate structured conversations and working groups to move ideas from concept to approval
Identify and assess opportunities for strategic partnerships, collaborations, and other growth opportunities that strengthen Lifelong’s impact
Support early-stage due diligence and readiness work for complex initiatives, including partnerships or potential mergers or acquisitions
Represent Lifelong in strategic discussions with external partners as appropriate
Support the transition of approved initiatives to Project Management and program teams for implementation
Serve as a strategic sponsor for initiatives as they move into execution, providing guidance, alignment, and problem-solving support
Establish metrics and indicators to evaluate initiative performance and inform continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, public health, nonprofit management, strategy, or a related field, or a combination of related education and work experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in strategy, innovation, business development, program leadership, consulting, or a related field
Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through approval or launch
Proven ability to assess opportunities, develop business cases or initiative frameworks, and support executive decision making
Experience working closely with senior leadership and external partners
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across teams and stakeholders
Comfort operating at both big-picture and detailed levels
Commitment to Lifelong's mission, equity values, and community-centered approach
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, social services, or public sector environments strongly preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical and dental coverage
Balanced work-life integration
Company
Lifelong
Lifelong is a nonprofit organization that delivers food, housing, and health services to people living with chronic illnesses.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erica Sessle
Chief Executive Officer
Marshall Curtis, MBA
Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer
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