LeadingAge California, founded in 1961, is a fast-paced, innovative and strategic membership organization. As a Great Place to Work certified organization, our team is collaborative, supportive and provides value to members across California. Representing over 800 providers of affordable housing, life plan communities, home health, hospice, PACE, and other home-based care, LeadingAge California provides advocacy, education, public awarenness, and workforce development to improve care and services to hundreds of thousands of older adults across California.
Role Description
The Vice President, Grants Office is responsible for leading the grants department and managing all aspects of grant development, submission, and administration. This role oversees the strategic planning and execution of grant-seeking activities, manages relationships with funding agencies, and ensures compliance with grant requirements. The Vice President will lead a team, fostering a collaborative and efficient environment to maximize funding opportunities that align with organizational goals.
Essential Duties
Leadership & Strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive grant strategy that aligns with organizational priorities.
Identify and assess new funding opportunities to support current and future projects.
Oversee the grants team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Grant Writing & Submission
Lead the preparation and submission of high-quality grant proposals and reports, for a minimum of $10M in qualified grant applications annually, with an anticipated outcome of at least $5M in secured grants annually.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information, data, and program narratives.
Ensure proposals are compliant with funders' guidelines and deadlines.
Relationship Management
Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, including federal, state, local, and private organizations.
Represent the organization at relevant meetings, events, and presentations.
Financial & Compliance Management
Oversee grant budgeting and expenditure tracking to ensure financial accountability.
Monitor grant compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring adherence to funder regulations and deadlines.
Data & Reporting
Develop systems for tracking and reporting grant performance and impact.
Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership on grant activities and outcomes.
Qualifications
Proven track record of securing grants of greater than $10M annually from government agencies, foundations, and corporations
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Private grant funding sources
Exceptional writing skills
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong time-management and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with staff, members, outside organizations and suppliers
Minimum of 5-years proven experience in grant writing and management, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, preferably in a non-profit or government organization
Minimum Bachelor's degree required in a related field; Master's degree preferred
Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience with at least 2 direct reports
Grant Management, Proposal Development, and Compliance skills
Financial Acumen and Budget Management skills
Strong Analytical and Strategic Thinking skills
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
Experience in Nonprofit or Healthcare grant writing
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's preferred)
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Private grant funding sources
Ability to work independently and as part of a team