Manager, Community Funding Strategies - Edmonton, Alberta

The Manager, Community Funding Strategies is a vital leadership position, reporting to the Director, Community Investment, with a mandate to create meaningful impact for Edmontonians through strategic grant and funding programs for community organizations. · You will oversee a di ...

Job description

The Manager, Community Funding Strategies is a vital leadership position, reporting to the Director, Community Investment, with a mandate to create meaningful impact for Edmontonians through strategic grant and funding programs for community organizations.

You will oversee a diverse team responsible for community investment, improving citizen well-being, and strengthening the not-for-profit sector, ensuring robust funding programs deliver positive outcomes with strong accountability. This role is crucial for providing strategic vision and guidance, leading the development of investment strategies, managing policies and business systems, and applying data to inform decision-making. Success in this role requires expert grants administration knowledge, proven leadership experience, experience in the not for profit sector and strong political and strategic acumen to advance the vision of the Social Development Branch and the City Plan.

What will you do?

• Assisting the Director with the development of strategic and business plans, budgets and direct day-to-day operations that align with Section, Branch, Department and Corporate goals
• Providing direct supervision, coaching , mentoring and performance evaluation for a diverse team
• Overseeing and supporting a team of funding specialists, analysts, community liaisons and administrative staff in the development, management and oversight of business systems, grant programs, budgets and administration, evaluation and performance measures and project management
• Leading the development of funding and investment strategies for key strategic portfolios and ensure alignment
• Development, implementation and management of grant and funding administration policies, systems and processes
• Implementing systems to use the data collected and analyzed from grants and funding to inform decision making, identify supports required, and improve performance management
• Manage complex and politically sensitive issues, including anticipation/preventing issues and developing and implementing appropriate tools (ie. communication)
• Providing information, research and support to the Community Services Advisory Board in their granting responsibilities
• Monitoring and managing overall risk to the City's reputation as well as risk to the programs and services of the Section
• Building strong relationships across the Branch, Department and other areas of the City to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and City outcomes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Services, Recreation, Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years progressively responsible experience in a leadership role within a large, complex, unionized organization, including grant/funding administration
• Experience in strategic/business planning, grant administration, financial management and community development

Assets:

• Certification or coursework/training in financial management, public administration, change management, project management, continuous improvement or other leadership training
• Knowledge and skills working with the social services and not for profit sector
• Experience with community/social development (in particular, work with equity-deserving communities and non-profit organizations)

Skills required for success:

• Grants Administration Expertise: Expert knowledge and skills in developing, managing, and administering grants and funding, including quality assurance, evaluation, and policy development
• Team Leadership and Communication: Proven leadership in motivating and building high-performing teams, managing change, mentoring, and conflict resolution, alongside strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Political and Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues and take a proactive, preventive approach to complex matters, embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion
• Community and Project Management: Experience working with the not-for-profit sector and diverse communities, coupled with excellent process and project management skills to manage competing priorities and align work with City policies and strategic plans
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( )
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Applicants may be tested

Conditions of employment & work environment:

• Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
• Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Salary Range: $108, $136, Annually)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off).
• Hire is dependent on a Criminal Records Check (CRC) that is satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement.

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact

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