Our team is committed to advancing racial and social justice, fostering equity of opportunity, and building resilient communities. By delivering world-class philanthropy and offering best-in-class services, we help our donors transform lives across our region.
We value our diverse and experienced staff and strive to be an employer of choice, offering a competitive compensation package, and a professional, vibrant hybrid work environment.
Career Opportunities
San Diego Foundation
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The Administrative Assistant will assist in the efficient operation of the Community Impact Division by providing effective clerical and administrative support to the Vice President, Community Impact, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer as well as provide administrative support to the Community Impact Team.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage and triage inquiries and contacts via email, mail, phone or in person requesting information and meetings.
- Maintains virtual filing systems as directed.
- Produces information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
- Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
- Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings, and appointments.
- Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings.
- Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings.
- Write and edit documents from letters to reports.
- Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
- Oversee and track department budget.
- Maintains a system for recording expenses.
- Manages projects and special assignments; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress, and problem solving.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Prepare and track grant agreements.
- Track grant report deliverables.
- Manage Community Impact public email Inbox.
- Support CI Division convenings and event planning and execution.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of three years administrative experience in a professional office environment; nonprofit experience preferable.
- Proven track record in developing and utilizing administrative organizational systems with attention to detail, timeliness and record keeping.
- Experience providing superior customer service.
- Demonstrated experience with coordinating logistics of meeting and event scheduling, planning and implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work; flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience with developing and maintaining budgets.
- Technologically savvy – Expert proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; strong aptitude and experience with relational database entry and management as well as exporting and report generation.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Working understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
- Ability to work independently and successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing changing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proven experience thriving in a fast-paced environment adapting to change as necessary.
- Work with and effectively manage information of a confidential nature requiring considerable discretions, judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Professional, positive attitude and demeanor to appropriately represent the organization with both internal and external partners.
Supervision Received
- Reports directly to the Vice President, Community Impact, Chief Impact and Partnerships.
Education
- Associates or bachelor’s degree helpful but not required
How to Apply
- Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Administrative Assistant – CI in the subject line, and attach your PDF resume and PDF cover letter.
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The Administrative Assistant will assist in the efficient operation of the Development and Stewardship Team by providing effective clerical and administrative support to the Vice President, Chief Development and Stewardship Officer.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage and triage inquiries and contacts via email, mail, phone or in person requesting information and meetings.
- Maintains virtual filing systems as directed.
- Produces information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
- Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
- Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings, and appointments.
- Prepares agendas and schedules for meetings.
- Records and distributes minutes or other records for meetings.
- Write and edit documents from letters to reports.
- Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
- Oversee and track department budget.
- Maintains a system for recording expenses.
- Manages projects and special assignments; gaining cooperation of others; monitoring progress, and problem solving.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of three years administrative experience in a professional office environment; nonprofit experience preferable.
- Proven track record in developing and utilizing administrative organizational systems with attention to detail, timeliness and record keeping.
- Experience providing superior customer service.
- Demonstrated experience with coordinating logistics of meeting and event scheduling, planning and implementation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work; flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential.
- Experience with developing and maintaining budgets.
- Technologically savvy – Expert proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; strong aptitude and experience with relational database entry and management as well as exporting and report generation.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Working understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
- Ability to work independently and successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing changing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proven experience thriving in a fast-paced environment adapting to change as necessary.
- Work with and effectively manage information of a confidential nature requiring considerable discretions, judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Professional, positive attitude and demeanor to appropriately represent the organization with both internal and external partners.
Supervision Received
- Reports directly to the Vice President, Chief Development and Stewardship Officer
Education
- Associates or bachelor’s degree helpful but not required
How to Apply
- Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Administrative Assistant – D&S in the subject line, and attach your PDF resume and PDF cover letter.
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We are seeking an experienced Communications Specialist who will assist in the planning and execution of communications strategy for The San Diego Foundation. This includes building awareness for the mission and values of The Foundation as well as Foundation services, programs and impact to engage fundholders, partners and prospects.
In collaboration with the Communications Director, Development & Stewardship, and Community Impact teams, the Communications Specialist will serve as a lead content creator for the Marketing & Communications Department, developing internal and public-facing messaging across a variety of the organization’s channels, including social media, blog and print collateral. This position will manage the social media program for the organization, bringing new and creative ideas to communicate the impact of programs and funds to a diverse range of stakeholders, including donors, community leaders and nonprofit partners.
The ideal candidate will also assist with public relations strategy and business development campaigns.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage and execute social media campaigns that require buy-in and support from multiple stakeholders
- Build the social media program through competitive research, platform determination, benchmarking, messaging and audience identification
- Proactively identify new social media trends to grow the Foundation’s online presence and engagement
- Regularly analyze and assess performance of social media initiatives to present findings and recommend improvements
- Cultivate a network of internal and external influencers to elevate social media efforts for the organization
- Set up and optimize company pages within each platform to increase the visibility of social content
- Develop written and visual narratives that further The Foundation’s business development and programmatic goals
- Manage paid social media campaigns in collaboration with Comms department and other stakeholders
- Write a variety of content in a range of styles (social, news, feature, conversational) for The Foundation’s various communication vehicles including social media platforms, SDF News Blog, marketing communications materials, talking points, press releases and web content
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in social media including developing content and managing programs
- Good working knowledge of social media campaigns, strategies and analytics
- Experience with social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
- Three years or more of experience developing communications collateral, including content for blogs, marketing communications materials, press releases, and other materials
- Experience with diversity, equity and inclusion-oriented narratives, including awareness of stigma narratives and experience with asset framing to define the aspirations and contributions of diverse San Diego communities while educating and informing about their challenges
- Experience with paid social media campaigns and knowledge of best practices for advertising across online platforms
- Strong attention to detail, timeliness and record keeping
- Professional, positive attitude and demeanor to appropriately represent the organization with both internal and external partners
- Ability to generate creative marketing ideas, and create strong connections between creative strategies and organizational goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of online marketing and SEO tactics
- Politically savvy and discreet
- Ability to work independently and successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines
- Regularly take the initiative to recognize problems, and clearly explain potential solutions
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where adapting to change is necessary and the ability to multi-task successfully is critical
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with computer software applications to include MS Windows, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Experience with photography, videography or graphic design a plus
- Experience with a nonprofit organization preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field preferred
Special Conditions
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Ability to travel to and attend meetings throughout San Diego County as needed
How to Apply
Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Communications Specialist in the subject line and attach your PDF resume and a PDF cover letter.
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We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, detail-oriented administrator to ensure the accurate and timely processing of gifts received as well as other projects to support the organization.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinating and providing the daily flow of gift processing:- Process all gifts received by the Foundation, including cash, checks, stocks, wires, online, credit cards (including monthly recurring), and EFT.
- Work with Development and Donor Services colleagues to obtain coding for each gift.
- Utilize RaisersEdge (RE) for all gift processing while maintaining strong data integrity and following program techniques and procedures. This can include establishing and maintaining accurate key constituent contact information in several databases.
- Support the creation, maintenance and improvement of gift systems and back-end workflows.
- Communicate gift information with various members of the Executive Team, Leadership Team, and other Development colleagues.
- Direct customer service by answering calls and responding to email inquiries.
- Prepare acknowledgement letters and receipts for all gifts.
- Stay adept and up to date with CRM and database software (Blackbaud Suite that includes RaisersEdge, FinancialEdge, GrantedEdge, Spectrum) and the capabilities of each.
Other duties including, but not limited to:
- Create and run queries in the database software for special reporting.
- Provide support and expertise to establish and maintain standards of input.
- Research projects.
- Assist with the annual audit.
- Provide occasional front desk telephone reception backup.
Internal Contacts
- Employees
- Board members
- Affiliate members
- Committee members
Internal Contacts
- Donors
- Nonprofit organizations
- Foundation visitors
- General public
We are looking for:
- Three years of administrative and/or customer service experience in a professional office environment; nonprofit experience preferred, but not required.
- Demonstrated track record in developing and utilizing administrative organizational systems with attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and record keeping.
- Professional attitude, and demeanor to appropriately represent the organization with both internal and external customers.
- Ability to work independently and successfully prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Regularly takes the initiative to recognize problems, and clearly explain potential solutions.
- Highly dependable team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge and expert proficiency with computer software applications to include MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
- Strong aptitude and experience with database applications, data entry and report generation preferably with Blackbaud (RaisersEdge, FinancialEdge, and GrantedEdge).
- Demonstrated ability to utilize technology in process improvements.
- Experience working with office equipment.
- Ability to be flexible and open to change with successful experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Education
- Associate or bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required.
How to Apply
- Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Gift / Data Entry Administrator in the subject line, and attach your PDF resume and PDF cover letter.
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The Grants Specialist Officer (GSO) is responsible for identifying, developing, drafting, and pursuing grant proposals to federal, state, and local government, agencies, and private foundations and selected donors to bring resources to the region.
The GSO combines strategic thinking and sharp execution coupled with relentless ambition and energy to enable the San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center (Policy & Innovation Center) and San Diego Foundation (SDF) to reach targets, goals, and attain objectives.
Essential contributions and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Design, lead and implement an integrated resource development strategy to support new grants to the region (focus is on non-San Diego funding, including federal and state).
- Expand SDF and the Policy and Innovation Center’s traditional funding sources by creating new and innovative funding sources through leadership in funding research/opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Facilitate and drive funding growth by working with SDF donor services, Policy and Innovation Center staff, partners, and key stakeholders.
- Build and maintain high-level contacts with current and prospective grantors.
- Lead interactions with external stakeholders that support internal development efforts.
- Identify and drive prospects through to award (including identifying new funding opportunities, options, and proposal preparation).
- Continually and proactively assess demographics, macroeconomics, and competitive market issues impacting SDF and the Policy & Innovation Center and develop solutions.
- Apply financial reason to any new opportunity to increase the probability of future sustainability.
- Work with internal partners to build financial analyses and models to evaluate potential funding and impacts.
- Create a culture of positivity and success across the organization.
- Develop and produce analytic reports that synthesize the funding opportunities, insights for improved proposals, and informed decision-making.
- Evaluate and participate in the drive to use new technology funding vehicles.
- Provide strategic and marketing insight to all donor materials and strategic support on the full range of external stakeholder communications.
- Support CEO of the Policy and Innovation Center and Chief Innovation Officer at SDF with the preparation of board materials and funding proposals.
Supervision Received
- Works closely with and reports directly to the President & CEO of the Policy and Innovation Center and the Chief Innovation Officer at SDF.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing, or a related area (master’s degree preferred).
- A minimum of ten years’ experience of successful progression in grant writing at the federal, state, and local government/agency level, and expertise obtaining grants from significant foundations preferred.
Skills and Qualifications
- Operate with a positive, well-defined sense of self and be self-directed while demonstrating political savvy and diplomacy.
- The ability to draw accurate conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data and programmatic goals and then identify and develop supporting grant proposals and resources.
- Demonstrated skill for creating a climate focused on achievement and results
- Proven willingness to be accountable for the success of the organization’s vision and business plans through a funding and resource lens that are in support of the vision
- Exceptional communicator with the ability to present concepts and strategic objectives in clear, concise, and fundable grant proposals.
- The ability to articulate how your work and grant funds improve or improve the communities we serve.
- Proven ability to present, articulate, and inspire potential donors and grantors with our work, community impact, and vision to support proposals.
- A style that emphasizes openness, collaboration, and connectivity.
- Passion for learning and relentless improvement.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and municipal proposal submission and fundraising process and experience with private foundations.
- Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organizations.
- Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources.
- Multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost integrity.
How to Apply
- Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Grants Specialist Officer in the subject line, and attach your PDF resume and PDF cover letter.
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The Investment Intern position will assist the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Finance and Investment Analyst on special investment-related projects, investment administration and manager due diligence.
This position is temporary. Candidates should expect to work 20 hours a week through the end of the summer, or when university resumes. The position extends to the end of the calendar year. Should you be enrolled in university, we will negotiate the number of hours worked to fit your schedule.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist the CIO on special investment-related projects, including SDF’s annual financial statement audit.
- Under the guidance of the CIO, lead an RFP process for investment consultants.
- Assist in the investment data administration
- Assist in quarterly reporting on SDF’s AMPlify relationships.
- Monitor the portfolio’s investment managers’ performance and positioning through meetings and conference calls.
- Conduct manager due diligence on prospective investment managers.
- Prepare materials and presentations in preparation for meetings.
Requirements, Skills and Abilities
- Must have a strong interest in institutional investment management.
- Strong diplomatic and communication skills, with the ability to develop buy-in across a wide range of stakeholders; ability to develop effective working relationships with all colleagues, external constituencies, and decision makers.
- Work with and effectively manage information of a confidential nature requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated track record in developing and utilizing organizational systems with attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and record keeping.
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Teamwork, self-motivation, a proactive approach to work, flexibility, and exceptional interpersonal skills are essential.
- Regularly takes initiative to recognize and anticipate problems, and clearly communicate possible solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Meticulous writing and editing
- Demonstrated ability to utilize technology in process
- Computer skills: Expert proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or be in the later stages of obtaining a degree.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English
The position will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.
Please submit PDF cover letter and PDF resume to jobs@sdfoundation.org and place Investment Intern in the subject line.
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At San Diego Foundation, we value a team composed of people committed to our mission of improving the quality of life within all of San Diego’s communities. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a competitive compensation package, and a professional and vibrant work environment for those who have a passion for our work of providing leadership for effective philanthropy and promoting community solutions.
Education Initiatives, within the Community Impact Division of San Diego Foundation, mobilizes philanthropy to advance educational equity in San Diego County. We do this by focusing on strategies that improve educational outcomes for students in K-16 who are furthest from opportunity so they can be ready for college and career success.
San Diego Foundation seeks a program manager who will co-lead and execute the department’s investments in out-of-school time and expanded learning opportunities as a key strategy to advancing educational equity. In addition, the manager will work with the Education Initiative’s team to implement an array of complementary educational equity strategies. This position reports to the Director, Education Initiatives and collaborates closely with all members of the Education Initiatives team and the Community Impact Division as a whole.
This experienced program manager will draw on their considerable knowledge of the local K-12 and out-of-school time landscape to support strategic regional efforts towards better educational outcomes for San Diego County students. Activities include, but are not limited to, working with the Director of Education to implement existing strategies as well as identify and craft new strategies for increasing expanded learning opportunities in San Diego County, resource mobilization and grantmaking efforts in support of these strategies, leading research and data efforts for evidence-based program design and decision-making, supporting convening and collaboration between diverse stakeholders working to achieve shared objectives.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Implement and lead strategies to amplify expanded learning and out-of-school time investments in San Diego County
- Work closely with the Director, Education Initiatives to develop strategies for the growth and development of the expanded learning opportunities program
- Support the collaboration between The Foundation and schools, districts, and nonprofit education partners to help build and nurture productive partnerships in this space
- Maintain updated financial tracking of all contributions and schedule of respective reporting requirements to the expanded learning program
- Conduct research and data analysis that informs strategy setting for fundraising, grantmaking and community leadership activities
- Managing planning and logistics related to convenings and stakeholder engagement, and support the development and presentation of related program data and messaging
- Write, and lead reporting and content creation efforts that share the impact of philanthropic investments and partnerships, including devising grant reports and data visualization
- Support TSDF’s strategy implementation with subject matter insight related to education and expanded learning
- Support donor stewardship through effective administration of strategic grantmaking programs, information sharing, and customer-oriented engagement opportunities
- Collaborate and contribute to a strong team culture across the Community Impact department and entire Foundation
- These efforts require excellent written and verbal communication skills, project management experience, and administrative capabilities, including financial administration, fundraising and grant-writing skills, workplan creation and management, database utilization, and impact reporting
Qualifications
- Work experience and/or demonstrated commitment to the education field
- Considerable knowledge of the local K-12 and out-of-school time landscape
- Minimum seven years of management-level program experience in a private or community foundation, educational setting, or position in a corporate, government or nonprofit organization
- Experience in database management, research and data mining and analysis
- Outstanding project management skills, financial processes, and time management
- Ability to “right size” projects
- Knowledge of the range of regional/local education issues as they relate to learning and education in the San Diego region
- Ability to work independently and successfully organize and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deliverables and deadlines
- Knowledge of and interest in advancing the collective impact model of cross-sectoral collaboration
- Strong emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where adapting to change is necessary and the ability to multi-task successfully is critical
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with computer software applications: MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Asana, and Google Docs; database/contact management software experience and data visualization software experience preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Special Conditions
- Ability to work evenings and weekends periodically as needed
- Ability to periodically travel out of area (as COVID-19 health and safety regulations permit)
- The San Diego Foundation offers an excellent work environment, benefit package, and competitive compensation.
How to Apply
- Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Manager, Education Initiatives in the subject line, and attach your PDF resume and PDF cover letter.
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San Diego Foundation (SDF) fosters philanthropy, community engagement and impact in various parts of the County via the Regional Affiliate program.
Regional Affiliate members come together in collective philanthropy to support their communities. Reporting directly to the Director of Regional Outreach, the Manager will work with specific Affiliate communities to lead the program, working in close collaboration with membership and volunteers.
The Manager will develop relationships with philanthropists and community leaders to support philanthropy and engagement with SDF’s work and programs.
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Principal Duties
- Develop and lead Regional Outreach strategy in assigned region(s) within San Diego County
- Work closely with the Director, Regional Outreach to develop strategy for the growth and development of the Regional program
- Develop and foster meaningful relationships with key constituents of SDF, including donors and community, philanthropic and civic leaders within assigned region
- Introduce SDF’s work and various charitable giving opportunities to potential donors. Establish relationships with the potential donors and industries in assigned region.
- Maintain a broad understanding of the local issues facing various communities throughout the San Diego region to support Affiliate grantmaking. Share knowledge with volunteers and appropriate SDF staff.
- Develop funds for programs and initiatives of SDF and the Regional Affiliate program
- Guide Affiliate leaders in designated region including:
- Support the recruitment and work of the Boards of Directors for assigned Affiliate Foundations
- Train and advise volunteer leaders in planning committee meetings (Board, Grant, Membership committees)
- Train and advise volunteer leaders to carry out effective grantmaking
- Train and advise volunteer leadership to lead membership recruitment and retention efforts
- Maintain ongoing communications with Affiliate membership, Board and committees
- Develop communications and media releases for assigned Affiliates, working in collaboration with colleagues on the Regional Outreach and Communications teams
- Represent TSDF and the Affiliate Foundations in assigned region through community involvement, volunteering and activity in civic organizations. Actively participate in the communities.
- Other duties and projects as determined.
Contacts (Internal)
- All staff
- Boards and Committee members
Contacts (External)
- Current and Prospective Donors
- Prospective program sponsors
- Affiliate Boards and committees
- Volunteers
- Nonprofit leaders
We are looking for:
- Minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit or business new business development
- Proven success in fundraising and development
- Professional, positive attitude and demeanor to appropriately represent the organization with both internal and external partners
- Ability to work and communicate with diverse groups including volunteer committees, prominent individuals, foundations, and businesses
- Strong communication and superior presentation skills to include an ability to convey a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose to a wide range of people
- Outstanding verbal, interpersonal and written communications skills
- Self-directed and a problem solver
- Able to easily function in a fast-paced environment with multi-level distractions
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Special Conditions
- Ability to work extended hours as needed
- Ability to travel to attend meetings throughout San Diego County as needed
- Must have valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance
How to Apply
Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Manager Regional Outreach in the subject line and attach in PDF format, both your resume and a cover letter.
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The San Diego Foundation (SDF) Environment Initiatives (EI) provides critical leadership and philanthropic investment to guide our region towards a more sustainable path of economic growth and a higher quality of life for all San Diegans.
Background: Food Program
The Community Food Production Grant Program will be provided for eligible San Diego County nonprofits and schools as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. SDF will disseminate funds to support a variety of community-led projects with the intended purpose of increasing food sovereignty, especially in low-income communities and communities with limited access to good food.
Anticipated timeline for food program: July 1, 2022 – January 31, 2025.
Purpose
As part of the EI team, this position advances the Food Program by launching new grantmaking and other related activities including establishing a Community Food Advisory Committee. The Program Manager will provide expertise in food systems, urban agriculture, and related issues as well as community engagement and facilitation skills.
This program will support our nonprofit community and regional efforts that build an equitable and food-resilient community in San Diego. The following outlines the roles and responsibilities under this position as they align with EI’s priorities and SDF’s greater Strategic Plan.
Principal Duties
1) Establish and manage Community Food Advisory Committee (CFAC)
- Establish a new Community Food Advisory Committee, coordinate engagement, serve as primary liaison to SDF staff and project team
- Collect information from the CFAC community engagement and application process
- Facilitate input to develop application and review processes for grant cycle with input from CFAC
- Facilitate input to develop funding guidelines that outline project size and types
- Facilitate input to develop an outreach plan to disseminate grant information
- Manage all engagement activities, meeting scheduling and participation
- Facilitate input to incorporate CFAC developed project criteria
- Facilitate the grant review and selection process with the CFAC
- Support partners in technical assistance needs and coordinate with lead TA provider
- Mange CFAC monthly time reporting, tracking, invoicing
- Participate in monthly County meetings and compile notes and action items
2) Launch and manage Community Food Grants
- Provide overall project management to launch the new County Community Food Grant cycle
- Manage project documents, timelines, and reporting templates. Submit monthly reports to County
- Synthesize information collected from the CFAC community engagement and application process to develop grant application collateral and communications materials
- Facilitate new application and review processes for grant cycle with community partners
- Disseminate the funding guidelines that outline project size and types
- Facilitate the outreach plan to disseminate grant information
- Manage grant cycle(s) and grantee engagement
- Lead development of communication collateral and outreach in coordination with project partners
- Support partners in technical assistance needs and coordinate with lead TA provider
3) Manage budget, contracts and grant reporting
- Manage Food Program budget, expenses, and invoicing per audit requirements
- Manage tracking documents for federal time reporting and invoicing. Coordinate submittals of reports to internal finance department and County.
- Utilize EI’s databases and data systems to ensure County Food Program key financial and program metrics are tracked and reported
- Utilize internal systems and processes to maximize operational efficiency ultimately increasing impact and improving efficacy of EI’s programs and activities
- Coordinate financial reporting with internal team
- Lead development of contracts for technical assistance provider, auditor and translation agency as well as any other contractual support
4) Program Strategy
- In collaboration with the EI Director, advance foundation and individual fundraising, and positioning of food program that articulates program impacts, values, and purpose through interpersonal and written communication.
- Serve as program advisor for food related issues and program development by providing expertise and insight around regional food resilience initiatives; policy implications; and issues impacting SDF and its cross-sector environmental stakeholders
- As needed, support EI convening activities and stakeholder engagement, along with the development and presentation of related program data and messaging
- Engage established and prospective food donors through relationship building, information sharing, and support of broader EI donor engagement opportunities
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of program management and coordination experience in a private or community foundation, or position in a corporate, government or nonprofit organization.
- Demonstrated track record in developing and utilizing administrative organizational systems with attention to detail, timeliness, finances, and record keeping.
- Ability to work independently and successfully organize and prioritize multiple projects and meet deliverables and deadlines.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food related issues (local, statewide, and national) as they relate to local food economies, supply chains, urban agriculture
- Demonstrated organization, time, and project management skills. Ability to “right size” projects.
- Knowledge of and interest in advancing the collective impact model of cross-sectoral collaboration.
- Strong emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills, strong cultural competency, and customer service orientation.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where adapting to change is necessary and the ability to multi-task successfully is critical.
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with computer software applications: Microsoft Office Suite, database/contact management, software experience, and data visualization software experience preferred.
- Familiarity with local climate change impacts (such as wildfires, sea level rise, heat extremes, flooding, air and water quality, etc.) and how these impacts affect local communities, particularly those in high risk, underserved, frontline communities.
- Interdisciplinary, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Outstanding verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- High level of comfort with public speaking and interacting with elected officials, donors, and other community leaders.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- Master’s degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience
Special Conditions
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Please submit your resume and cover letter (both PDF) to jobs@sdfoundation.org and place Program Manager, Food Initiatives in the subject line.
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At San Diego Foundation, we value a team composed of people committed to our mission of improving the quality of life within all of San Diego’s communities. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a competitive compensation package, and a professional and vibrant work environment for those who have a passion for our work of providing leadership for effective philanthropy and promoting community solutions.
Education Initiatives, within the Community Impact Division of San Diego Foundation, mobilize philanthropy to advance educational equity in San Diego County. We do this by focusing on strategies that improve educational outcomes in K-16 so students are prepared for college and career success.
San Diego Foundation seeks a program specialist who will support the essential programmatic and administrative activities of the Community Scholars Initiative, a data-driven approach to scholarship philanthropy that pairs need-based scholarships with college readiness support to student groups facing the greatest barriers to persistence and college completion. In addition, the specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of a select number of educational equity strategies. This position reports to the Director, Education Initiatives and collaborates closely with all members of the Education Initiatives team and the Community Impact team as a whole.
This experienced program specialist willdraw on their considerable knowledge of the local K-12, post-secondary and community-based educational landscape to support strategic regional efforts towards better educational outcomes for San Diego County students. Efforts include, but are not limited to, the implementation of fundraising, scholarships and grantmaking strategies in education, supporting research and data capture for evidence-based program design and decision making, and supporting convening and collaboration between diverse stakeholders working to achieve shared objectives.
Essential duties and principal responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintain systems and processes to support effective and successful communications with internal and external partners, grantmaking, grant writing and reporting activities, research and content development
- Support and monitor the workplan for Community Scholars Initiative including managing the scholarship review and award process
- Support the collaboration between The Foundation and the Community Scholars Initiative nonprofit college success partners
- Maintain updated financial tracking of all contributions to the Community Scholars Initiative
- Conduct research and data analysis that informs strategy setting for fundraising, grantmaking and community leadership activities
- Coordinate planning and logistics related to convenings and stakeholder engagement, and support the development and presentation of related program data and messaging
- Support writing, reporting and content creation, including data visualization, that serves to communicate the community impact of the strategies and bolsters fundraising activities
- Support TSDF’s strategy implementation with subject matter insight related to education and workforce development
- Support donor stewardship through effective administration of strategic grantmaking programs, information sharing, and customer-oriented engagement opportunities
- Collaborate and contribute to a strong team culture across the Community Impact department and entire Foundation
- These efforts require strong written and verbal communication skills, project management experience, and administrative capabilities, including financial administration, proposal writing, timeline creation and management, database utilization, and progress reporting
Qualifications
- Work/volunteer experience and or demonstrated commitment to the education field
- Five years of administrative and/or program support experience in a private or community foundation, educational setting or position in a corporate, government or nonprofit organization
- Experience in database management, research and data mining and analysis
- Demonstrated track record in developing and utilizing administrative organizational systems with attention to detail, timeliness, finances, and record keeping
- Ability to work independently and successfully organize and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deliverables and deadlines
- Knowledge of the range of regional/local education issues as they relate to learning and workforce in the San Diego region
- Demonstrated organization, time and project management skills. Ability to “right size” projects
- Knowledge of and interest in advancing the collective impact model of cross-sectoral collaboration
- Strong emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where adapting to change is necessary and the ability to multi-task successfully is critical
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency with computer software applications: MS Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Asana, and Google Docs; database/contact management software experience and data visualization software experience preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Special Conditions
- Ability to work evenings and weekends periodically as needed
- Ability to periodically travel out of area (as COVID-19 health and safety regulations permit)
- San Diego Foundation offers an excellent work environment, benefit package, and competitive compensation.
How to Apply
- Please apply at jobs@sdfoundation.org. Place Program Specialist, Education Initiatives in the subject line, and attach your PDF resume and PDF cover letter.
San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center
Work Environment
San Diego Foundation is rated a Top Work Place by The San Diego Union-Tribune and offers an excellent work environment, benefits package and competitive compensation. Our work environment consists of the following:
- Non-smoking, professional office environment
- Flexible work options to include remote work
- Fast-paced working with multi-level distractions
- Professional presentation and demeanor
- Open office space with potential audio/visual distractions
- Multi-track workflow that requires the ability to prioritize and plan
Unless otherwise stated in the job description, all career opportunities adhere to the following:
Language Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- Additional language proficiency helpful
Judgment/Reasoning Ability
- Logical thought process
- Use of good judgment and own initiative
Physical Demands
- Able to safely lift 25 pounds
- Able to sit for prolonged periods of time at meetings, desk, computer, driving
- Able to sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours
- Able to type using a computer keyboard
- Able to speak into and use a telephone
- Ability to bend and stoop
For any questions, please contact jobs@sdfoundation.org.
