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    Funding Strategist - Calgary, Canada - City of Calgary

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    Description
    If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, joinThe City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. As a Funding Strategist, you will advance the social well-being of Calgarians through a wide range of social service planning, funding program management, and social service policy development. The focus of the position will be to lead and/or support multiple funding programs including (but not limited to) Family and Community Support Services, the Beltline Community Investment Fund, Capacity Building Fund, and other funds. Primary duties include:
  • Collaborate with other business units, funders, government partners, and community partners to identify the need for social service programs and funding.
  • Contribute to internal and external collaborations and system integration of funding programs.
  • Develop, maintain, and update social service funding frameworks and oversee the implementation of strategies for multiple funding programs.
  • Evaluate funding proposals and make recommendations for the allocation of funding, with input from internal and external partners.
  • Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of various funding streams and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support the program management and contract with other levels of government, as required.
  • Prepare and present written reports, briefing notes, memos, and presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Act as a resource by providing informed opinions based on research, best practice, and engagement.
  • Qualifications
  • A master's degree in social work, public administration, policy development, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in the social services field, with an emphasis on grant administration, process development, project management, and impact assessment.
  • Strong knowledge of, or experience working with, lived-experience networks or supporting equity-deserving groups will be considered an asset.
  • Previous experience and knowledge of non-profit organizations and those who deliver social service or community development programs will be considered an asset.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work on a team in a changing and political environment.
  • Possess the ability to engage effectively with a variety of audiences and partners.
  • Experience supporting multi-partner collaborations to meet a goal or respond to an issue is an asset.

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