Proactively identify issues and seek opportunities to use policy to advance the Foundation’s mission of making California the healthiest state with the lowest rates of domestic violence
Develop, manage, and maintain an extensive and diverse network of external relationships to advance the Foundation’s mission, especially with policymakers and policy advocacy grantees and partners
Maintain external visibility through thought leadership in written communications (e.g.
blogs), social media, meetings/convening, conference presentations and other public events
Lead cross-functional teams to execute on strategic initiatives and Foundation-wide initiatives
Remain abreast of current policy research, activities, and trends relevant to Foundation’s strategic initiatives
Develop and oversee evaluation strategies, including management of external evaluators, to inform the Foundation’s learning strategy
Evaluate grants, including proposals, contracts, quarterly reports, and year-end reports
Conduct due diligence on proposals to assess organizational leadership, strategic plans, past performance, and operations and financial results
Provide technical and strategic support to current and prospective grantees throughout proposal development process
Prepare written materials or presentations for Board of Trustee meetings
Special and ad hoc projects
Complete additional tasks as assigned
Your Knowledge and Experience
Masters degree or equivalent experience preferred; bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for a degree in public health, public affairs or public policy
A minimum of five years of prior relevant experience working in a public policy or policy advocacy setting, with nonprofit organizations, community based or philanthropic organizations, or public institutions
Knowledge or experience that demonstrates content expertise in public policy and an understanding of the California and national policy landscape, especially on policy issues related to economic security and mobility, domestic violence, or public health and prevention
Ability to assess the leadership, fiscal health, and capacity of a nonprofit organization
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Exceptional project management skills, including organization and attention to detail
Strong relationship-building skills, including the ability to manage diverse teams and the personal presence to represent the Foundation in diverse forums and organizational relationships
Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple complex projects and priorities