Director Of Grants and Philanthropy

2 weeks ago

Pontiac, Michigan, United States City of Pontiac Full time

The City of Pontiac, MI (pop. 60,984) – Located
in Oakland County, Michigan at the crossroads of Woodward Ave.,
M-59 and Telegraph Road, a short distance from Detroit and Flint,
Pontiac is the Heart of Oakland County The first settlers arrived
in what is now the City of Pontiac in 1818 at the crossroads of the
Saginaw Indian Trail (now Woodward/Dixie Highway) and the Clinton
River. Pontiac offers affordable housing, easy access to major
roads, fine dining and entertainment, and outdoor events.

Reporting directly to the Mayor/Deputy Mayor, the Director of
Grants and Philanthropy is responsible for the direction and
management of the Department of Grants and Philanthropy. The
Department's goal is to compete nationally for, and support the
implementation of, public and private investments that enhance the
quality of life for Pontiac residents. The Director will work to
align the City of Pontiac's fund development with grant management
support for City departments, including project planning assistance
and oversight of expenditures. The Department facilitates
fundraising, grant-writing, compliance, provides oversight and
project management support for City departments with active grants
in both the pre and post award phase. The Director will also
manage the operation of the City's grantsmanship in instances where
the City is the grantor or the grantee.

In recent years the City of Pontiac has been very successful in
attracting grants, direct State/Federal appropriations, and
philanthropic funding, with awards of approximately $70 million.
The Department of Grants and Philanthropy includes seven
staff members who directly manage all aspects of the City's
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, approximately $3
million annually, and assist with oversite, compliance, and
management in partnership with other City departments, of about $20
million per year.

The Department is highly entrepreneurial and has the opportunity
to work with nearly every aspect of local government, internally
and externally. Exciting current projects include:

Management of a $23 million in grant funding to extend the
Clinton River Trail;
Actively engage with the State Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) to invigorate the city's extensive parks system; and
Proactively manage fundraising for a youth recreation
facility

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in public administration, political science,
or related field of study.
5 Years of experience in leadership of public and/or private
development or fundraising work, preferably with private
foundations, individual donors, major gifts, and/or local, state
and federal government agencies.

Knowledge and Skills:
Thorough knowledge of private, federal, state, regional and
local grant policies, and processes.
Excellent knowledge of administrative principles and methods,
including goal setting, program and budget development, and
implementation.
Thorough knowledge of quality management and process
improvement principles.
Strong skills in Project Management and making effective
written, slide deck, and oral presentations.
Understanding of Federal and State legislative process and
policy, with a keen eye for changing policy landscapes and upcoming
policy changes.
Skill in analyzing opportunities and developing proposals to
capitalize.
Strong skills in coordinating diverse teams of
stakeholders.
Skill in business and nonprofit strategy and negotiations.
Strong ability to manage statistical methods and research
techniques applicable to the measurement of effective grant /
program evaluation.
Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and
organize information.

Ability to:
Ability to plan, organize, and participate in a wide variety of
projects and community activities.
Establish effective working relationships and use good
judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with
employees, officials, professional contacts, and the public.
Provide excellent leadership and management of employees.
Attend meetings scheduled at times other than normal business
hours.

The wage range for the position is $132,000 +/- (DOQE), with
excellent benefits. For exceptionally well qualified
candidates the City will consider a highly competitive salary.
Applications must be submitted to
with a resume, cover letter, and contact
information for 5 professional references. Questions regarding the
position may be directed to the attention of Jaymes Vettraino, Vice
President, GovHR USA, Tel: ext. 126. Candidates
will be reviewed upon receipt of application, with preliminary
reviews to be completed by June 6, 2024. Pontiac is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

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