WHO ARE WE?
Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization.
We develop, own and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes, and implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.
In short, we do good work.
We have offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Inland Empire and San Diego and are growing daily.
We are looking for YOU!—inspired, talented people who want to be part of a team that’s affecting profound change and is having fun doing it.
WHAT IS A CHIEF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER?
Think leaders are the lifeline of our organization.
The Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer (CSPO) works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the Executive and Leadership Teams and leads Brilliant Corners’ (BC) partnership strategy and relationship-building work across the government, philanthropic and private sectors.
The CSPO helps design and implement BC’s regional, state and national partnership strategy and fundraising as the organization scales impact and advocates for values-driven policies and practical administrative reforms at the system level.
The CSPO is responsible for sustaining and expanding BC’s key funder, government, philanthropic, intermediary and community partnerships, informing partners of BC’s strategic goals and value propositions across multiple housing and social service sectors, wherever housing and services come together.
Working at the critical juncture of BC’s capacity and mission impact, the CSPO oversees BC’s Fund Development Department as well as its new Policy and Advocacy Department, creating a virtuous circle where community impact generates the policy changes and investments that lead to sustained results.
Guided by BC’s values, service delivery models and unique system-level or “intermediary” role designing and implementing scalable housing solutions for vulnerable populations, the CSPO guides BC’s community relations strategy at the federal, state, regional and local levels.
The CSPO is a lead voice for the policies, funding, programs, and cross-sector, system-level reforms we believe are necessary to achieve housing stability and housing justice for all Californians.
Informed by an equity lens, the CSPO passionately advocates for resources nonprofit organizations and the nonprofit workforce needs for sustained results.
The CSPO will identify and develop funding sources for new initiatives to support the organizations capacity, scaling within existing partnerships, expansion to serve new communities, and aligning fund development with the organization’s financial sustainability goals.
Given BC’s unique intermediary roles in Los Angeles County and other communities, this position is an opportunity to facilitate philanthropic support for collaborative, multi-agency, public-private partnerships that enhance system-level responses to the housing and homelessness crises for vulnerable Californians.
This is a high-level leadership position focused less on day-to-day government contracts and philanthropic grants management than on cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships–both public and philanthropic–across the multiple social service and housing sectors where BC can have the greatest impact.
Examples of current strategic partnerships include the Conrad N.
Hilton Foundation, the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, the Los Angeles County CEO’s Office Homelessness Initiative, Tipping Point Community, and the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR?
You are a systems thinker and people person.
You see the homelessness and affordable housing crises through a housing justice lens, working to mend broken systems even as we meet each individual where they are.
You see the big picture beyond individual programs, projects, and organizations.
You know real change happens through strong personal and professional relationships to drive policy and system change, and you know how to get buy-in and overcome setbacks.
You are a recognized leader in your space.
You have a track record for seeding and driving change that matters, and your reputation proceeds you.
You have built thriving relationships with difference makers, and you inspire their trust and confidence.
You are an trusted thought partner recognized for your expertise advising decision-makers on the most effective funding and program strategies.
You lead with integrity and an eye towards solutions.
You are energized as much by the success of others as your own.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You vibrate at a high frequency, and it shows.
You are resourceful and at ease with uncertainty, diversity of opinion, and rapid change.
You possess a positive, can-do attitude, and are adept at identifying creative solutions that turn challenges into opportunities and constructive debate into aligned execution.
You can handle many important responsibilities at once, and you’re rigorous about prioritization and results, as well as inclusion and engagement.
You believe in the value of mission-driven organizations and can sell it.
You know that advocating for nonprofits and for the communities they serve go hand in hand.
Ideas, data, personal stories–whatever it takes, you know how to make a successful case for the right service interventions and resource allocations.
You don’t believe in underfunding the social safety net, especially when there’s a proven track record of successful outcomes.
You reject the scarcity mindset, the nonprofit starvation diet, and the nonprofit overhead myth.
You don’t believe social workers and their nonprofit colleagues should be burned out, underpaid, and a paycheck away from needing the services they provide to others.
You are a passionate, effective advocate for the investments and government contracting terms that create financial sustainability, robust capacity, an inspired, diverse,talented workforce – and lasting results.
You’re values-driven and spirited rather than ideological.
You build bridges, not fences.
You are a relentlessly practical problem solver.
You would rather convince unlikely partners to join the cause than preach to the choir.
You foster networks of like-minded allies and work effectively with people and organizations representing diverse viewpoints.
You advance partnerships and build strong networks at the individual and organizational level.
You know how to avoid the most divisive viewpoints on housing, homelessness and social services, creating alignment around shared values and the near universal support for proven, scalable solutions.
You are an expert in your field.
You are a proven leader and team player, and are accomplished in the following areas of expertise:
• Masters Degree or equivalent, and 10 years of experience in nonprofit, government, philanthropic or similarly relevant leadership roles.
• Industry and/or disciplinary experience and professional networks in one or more relevant areas, such as affordable and supportive housing, homelessness services, human services, etc.
• Detailed working knowledge of California’s affordable housing and homelessness response sectors strongly preferred.
• Possesses a deep understanding of the intersection of the nonprofit, government and philanthropic sectors, with the ability to articulate nonprofit challenges and opportunities and to make a strong case for continued investments.
• Experience serving on boards, committees, advisory bodies and/or presenting at conferences, public hearings and similar forums preferred.
• Drive to scale proven solutions or to develop new and innovative ones and must be able to model and inspire out-of-the-box thinking.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including strategic planning, prioritization and delegation, and leading and mentoring teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as public speaking and presentation skills, strong ability to read, analyze and interpret complex business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or Federal, Governmental and Local regulations.
• Strong ability to write proposals, reports, business correspondence, policies and procedures.
• Experience designing and driving policy, strategy, and programs for change.
• Highly skilled at elevating the public profile of an organization while building strong, strategic partnerships and driving growth and change.
• Proven public policy record, relationship-building expertise, and ability to lead and scale profitable social organizations.
• High emotional intelligence and superior interpersonal and relationship skills.
• Ability to think creatively and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to tell the Brilliant Corners story to varied audiences, from “elevator pitches” to “deep dive” and a firm grasp of Brilliant Corners’ mission, vision, values, culture and operations.
• Strong organizational skills and a proven track record of facilitating organizational development.
• Holistic and balanced judgment and inclusive but efficient decision-making.
• Strong mentoring, coaching and management experience for individuals and teams with diverse levels of experience and expertise.
• Self-reliant, good problem solver and are results-oriented.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, proactive, spirited and self-reliant.
• Proficiency in basic computer programs like Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to travel to various locations across California and on occasion nationally.
WHAT ARE YOUR BENEFITS?
You are important.
Brilliant Corners’ commitment to serving our community extends to our commitment to our team members.
We are here to ensure our team members feel safe, valued, welcomed, respected, and cared for through our competitive and equitable wages, flexible “blended” hybrid work schedules, emphasis on work/life balance, career development and comprehensive benefits package (see our careers page for more details on our benefits package!).
Position: CHIEF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER
Location: Los Angeles, CA (LA)
Salary Range: Salary commensurate upon experience
Status: Full-Time, Exempt, Salary
Travel: As needed basis
Brilliant Corners is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Brilliant Corners is also committed to fair hiring practices and does not ask applicants to disclose conviction history before extending a conditional job offer.
Please refrain from soliciting phone calls or emails to any employee of Brilliant Corners about this opening.
Brilliant Corners does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms, employment agencies, or third-party recruiters for any of its employment opportunities.
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