Vice President, Grants Office - LeadingAge California

Company Description

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 inaguaral position of Vice President, Grants Office is responsible for leading a new 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
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Basic HTML, grants applications, AMS)

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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