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POSITION PURPOSE

Together with all Allegany Franciscan Ministries colleagues, the Director, Connecting with Community for our Common Home Initiative supports and promotes the mission, activities, and organizational culture of Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Responsible for strategic planning, managing critical partnerships, and representing Allegany throughout the state and nationally. Oversees grant making processes and recommendations for the Connecting with Community for our Common Home Initiative, one of Allegany’s key strategic priorities. Responsible for cultivating relationships with and communication to a variety of stakeholders, to identify and create opportunities, develop strategies, and make investments that address the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities, and lead to healthier, safer, and more connected communities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership, Knowledge, and Planning Functions

Understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Has expert level knowledge of climate change and the risks faced by communities that have endured environmental injustice because of existing economic, social, and health inequities. Shares knowledge, develops concepts, and presents recommendations for action including course correction with the board of directors and staff team.

Completes an annual planning process, which includes a review of goals, priorities, and opportunities, and develops short and long-term strategies. Communicates and engages the community and stakeholders to implement regional and community strategies.

Researches existing programs and initiatives, including evidence-based and informed practices, to determine their effectiveness and their relevancy and applicability to local conditions and Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Advises the Allegany CEO, board of directors, and relevant board or community committees regarding local assets, needs, challenges and potential Allegany activities and interventions.

Cultivates relationships and collaborates with other foundations, diverse stakeholder entities, government entities, businesses, and community-based organizations to develop potential partnerships or activities to further the mission of Allegany and the Initiative.

Provides leadership to the philanthropic and nonprofit sector regionally, statewide, and nationally by participating in or leading efforts that create greater opportunities for communities served, including leading trainings and presentations. Promotes Allegany at all levels. Identifies and solicits co-funders and funding partners.

Initiates, leads, and guides Connecting with Community for our Common Home Committee meetings, communicating regularly with the committee, developing support materials and meeting documentation, and follow up.

Grantmaking, Human & Social Capital Investment Functions

Designs and manages the investment of human, social, and financial capital in support of Initiative goals; actively leads or supports the planning and implementation of select interventions including policy, education, and advocacy. Collaborates with members of the staff team in implementation of specific grant programs.

Provides leadership and oversight for grant making procedures for the Initiative. Reviews and follows up on grant applications submitted. Makes funding recommendations. Negotiates funding agreements and contracts for the Initiative; monitors active investments. Maintains regular communication with grant partners.

Collaborates with staff team in identifying and developing partnerships, including opportunities for other grant programs. Develops grant and investment opportunities as appropriate outside of the open or competitive grant cycles, and presents these initiatives to the appropriate committee, the CEO, or board of directors.

Utilizes Allegany’s approved evaluation process with all funded projects. Manages relationship and partners closely with external evaluation consulting team for the Initiative. Supports grant partners in the development of evaluation systems, specific outcomes, and metrics to measure success of funded programs or initiatives.

Collaborates with team in planning, supporting, and implementing regional and statewide convenings of grant partners, designs, launches, and leads a Community of Practice if requested by grant or funding partners. Is aware of and utilizes existing and emerging technology resources to build connections among partners.

Administrative & Operational Functions

Maintains a real-time understanding of the Connecting with Community for our Common Home Grants Budget and total investments made; recommends grant budget needs for 18-month rolling forecast. Works proactively with other members of the staff team to produce accurate monthly statements and other reports.

Actively and consistently uses the central grant database to manage and track information about grants and investments.

Identifies opportunities to engage external expertise and manages consulting relationships.

Regularly communicates with the President & CEO about activities and progress toward goals.

Participates with staff team in ongoing organizational communication and strategic planning, providing thought leadership and experience to improve the organization’s outcomes.

Provides content and updates to promote Allegany and its partners through social media, newsletters, and other communications.

Other duties as needed and assigned by the CEO.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws/regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Comprehensive knowledge of both grant making and community leadership, as normally obtained minimum five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in nonprofit or philanthropic setting, with management and community leadership responsibilities.

Ability to think and process strategically, design solutions and articulate plans, as normally obtained through a Bachelors’ degree in social work, nonprofit management, public health, or related fields. Master’s degree in related field preferred.

Superior oral and written communication skills: articulate communicator and active listener; understanding and responding effectively with consummate professionalism at all levels.

Ability to lead successful consensus building efforts, and to facilitate and guide decision-making processes that engage multiple stakeholders and empower those most affected by the decisions in the community.

High degree of independent judgment, discretion and confidentiality. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and manage multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.

Demonstrated success in operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

A personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring; able to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to changing priorities. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

Must be able to travel to and within the various communities served by Allegany Franciscan Ministries in Florida.

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Must be able to communicate frequently, in person, videoconference, and telephone, with people in multiple locations.

Allegany Franciscan Ministries operates as a distributed work force with one central office. Must be able to work remotely. Must be able to work a hybrid schedule consisting of a remote and in-person mutually agreed-upon schedule.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.