Senior Program Manager, Foundation and Grants, Liberty Hill Foundation

Position Title: Senior Program Manager, Foundation and Government Grants

Reports to: Director, Foundation, and Government Grants

Position: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid-Remote; Los Angeles, California

Salary: $76,000 to $114,000

About Liberty Hill

At Liberty Hill Foundation, we are at the forefront of social change, championing social justice and equity by supporting grassroots movements in communities most affected by systemic oppression. Our mission is to transform lives, communities, and policies, building a more equitable future for all. We are a dynamic team of passionate changemakers, committed to supporting community organizing through our programs: grantmaking, training and capacity building, and alliance building.

Our staff represents a dedicated community of people who are committed to social justice and improving the material conditions in which we live. At Liberty Hill, we’re also committed to our organizational values of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).

We embrace the differences and characteristics that make us all unique, and we encourage collaboration as an essential element of our mission to reach our North Star goal—to achieve justice and equity by building power in communities most impacted by systemic oppression.

The Role

Liberty Hill Foundation is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager to spearhead our Foundation and Government Grants initiatives. Reporting directly to the VP of Advancement, this pivotal role will involve leading efforts to secure and steward grants from a diverse range of external sources.

As the Senior Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in researching and evaluating grant opportunities, and serving as the primary grant writer for the foundation. Your responsibilities will extend to meticulously coordinating the entire lifecycle of grants, from initial prospecting to final closeout.

We are in search of a highly motivated individual with a wealth of experience in grant management. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in navigating grant processes, cultivating strong relationships with funders, and collaborating seamlessly with internal teams to ensure the seamless implementation of grants and accurate measurement of their impact.

If you are passionate about driving positive change through effective grantmaking, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Liberty Hill Foundation.

Impact Areas

Grant Management:

• Coordinate the writing, budgeting, and submission of grant proposals, working closely with the program and finance teams.
• Design and oversee the entire lifecycle of grants to ensure all necessary information and documents are organized, deadlines are met, and compliance with grant requirements is maintained.
• Maintain comprehensive grant calendars to track deadlines and ensure timely submission of proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff and external partners to gather necessary information and documentation for grant applications and reporting obligations.

Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with foundation and government funders to strengthen partnerships and identify new funding opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for foundation and government representatives, promptly responding to inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate closely with the Development team to identify strategic funding opportunities aligned with the organization's priorities and goals.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with program staff to align grantmaking activities with programmatic goals and objectives, ensuring synergy and coherence in grant implementation.
• Facilitate regular communication and information sharing between program staff and funders to ensure alignment, transparency, and responsiveness to funder expectations.
• Represent Liberty Hill Foundation at external events, conferences, and meetings to promote the organization's mission, vision, and impact, as well as to foster relationships with potential funders and partners.

Grant Strategy and Evaluation:

• Contribute proactively to short- and long-term strategic planning activities to establish and track fundraising goals from foundation and government sources.
• Support the development of grantmaking strategies and priorities in collaboration with senior leadership and program staff, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and objectives.
• Assist in the design and implementation of robust grant evaluation processes to assess the impact and effectiveness of funded projects, utilizing data-driven insights to inform future grantmaking strategies and decisions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in foundation and government grantmaking to inform the organization's grant strategy development and implementation.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred, especially in nonprofit management or public administration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in foundation and government grant management, including proposal development, reporting, and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing grants from foundation and government sources.
• 3+ years of grant writing experience, particularly with government contracts in nonprofit settings.
• Experience managing grants of six- and seven-figure sums for at least 3 years.
• Proficient in creating grant budgets.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with donor management software like Raiser's Edge.
• Proficiency in Office365 and project management tools (e.g., Slack, Asana).
• Dedication to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong understanding of social justice issues and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of the funding landscape in Los Angeles County.

Core Competencies

Leading People: Inspire and guide the team with purposeful leadership and insightful supervision.

Personal Resilience: Embrace a wide array of responsibilities with enthusiasm and adapt gracefully to unforeseen challenges.

Problem Solving: Develop strategic plans and navigate towards solutions, anticipating challenges before they arise.

Strategic Thinking: Lead with foresight, instilling a visionary mindset within the team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for employee healthcare, vision, and dental at 100%.

• Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings.

• Stipend to support remote work.

• 10 Days of paid vacation time the first year, and 58 hours of sick time.

• Generous benefit of 22 paid holidays.

• 2 dedicated Volunteer Days.

• Fridays off throughout August.

• Summer Break is the first week in July, and Winter Break is the last two weeks of December.

Liberty Hill operates in a hybrid remote environment with a dedicated coworking space in downtown Los Angeles. While in-person elements vary by function, key elements of this role revolve around face-to-face mentorship, in-person meetings and events, and other components that require physical presence and participation.

Physical Asks

• Ability to engage in a hybrid remote work environment in our shared downtown co-working space or working remotely.
• Must live in Los Angeles County and be available for face-to-face collaboration when necessary.

How to Apply

Liberty Hill has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Ranata Reeder at ranata@charitysearchgroup.com ​or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com.

Liberty Hill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.