Director, Contracts & Grants

Description

ABOUT LIFEMOVES:
LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley, since 1987. Our mission has been providing interim housing and supportive services that create opportunities for homeless families and individuals to rapidly return to stable housing and self-sufficiency. With 26 shelter and service sites from Daly City to San Jose, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through both site-based programs and community outreach.

POSITION PURPOSE:
LifeMoves seeks a Director of Contracts and Grants to oversee the direction and management of the LifeMoves Grants Department and reports to the VP, Grants, Contracts, and Compliance. This hybrid position has regular in- office days in the City of Santa Clara at least twice a week. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing effective strategies that secure contracts through competitive bids in public funding proposals supporting LifeMoves programs. This position manages the Grants team, oversees its activities, and writes
proposals and reports in furtherance of the department’s deliverables. Activities include conducting research, collecting data, writing grant proposals and supporting material, and completing quarterly and incidental reports for funders. The Director may be required to present to relevant committees regarding funds raised and funding projections.

This position works closely with the Finance and Programs Departments to develop and monitor yearly revenue projections that align with LifeMoves’ strategic vision. The Director oversees research activities to identify and cultivate government and corporate funders that align with the agency's long-range strategic goals. The Director works closely with multiple program managers to identify appropriate collaborations to be pursued through mission-aligned grants.
The Director also helps track federal, state, and local government policy trends and development. 

This role qualifies for a hybrid schedule (2 days in the office, 3 days remotely).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Works with the VP, Grants, Contracts and Compliance, Development, and Finance team to develop proposal budgets.
•  Evaluate funding announcements for alignment and fit.
• Builds upon existing relationships and forges new ones with funders. Ensures information related to the application or award stage is communicated internally clearly and in a timely fashion.
• Develops and prioritizes projects and proposals.
• Leads and conducts grants management and contract compliance activities, including completing funder reporting on assigned timelines.
• Ensures program implementation and deliverables are aligned with grant agreements and program guides.
• Works with program teams to identify projects and programs that require support.
• Regularly leads meetings with the team to evaluate projects and programs and set funding priorities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA and/or MA in Public Policy, Education, Communications, Political Science, Non-Profit Management, or a related discipline.
•  Previous success managing a grants team or managing direct service programs and fundraising roles.
• Minimum of seven years of demonstrated experience in government and/or foundation grant research and writing in employment, training, social services, or educational arenas.
• Knowledge of private and public fundraising information sources.
•  Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Must understand cost allocation plans.
•  Proven track record of securing government contracts from public funders.
•  Highly skilled and detail-oriented in preparing proposals/contracts for federal, state, and local government agencies.
•  Possesses excellent budget development and monitoring skills.
•  Excellent planning and time management skills and must be a team player.
•  Strong conceptual, organizational, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and the internet, and the ability to develop spreadsheets, graphs, and flow charts highlighting critical data.
•  Comfort in developing working relationships and collaborating with internal and external partners.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills
•   Must possess a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
•  Experience developing programs to serve high-barrier participants is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises three Senior Grant Writers; one Grant Writer.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Up to 10% annually
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adult professionals. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. LifeMoves provides a competitive compensation package that includes a hybrid schedule, paid holidays, paid time off, and excellent health benefits.

LifeMoves is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer committed to building a culturally diverse staff that represents the
communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non-disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee
organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non-merit-based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi-cultural, of color,
Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA , or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Together, we aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive.
If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685-5880.

Salary : $125,000 - $150,000