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Manager, Federal Partnerships Jobs in Iowa City, USA at Council on Foundations – Remote – US
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This job is primarily remote, with 10% travel required. Starting salary range of $88,700-$99,100. Salary range is based on Washington, D.C./DMV area. Compensation will be adjusted for other geographic locations.
Underthe directionofthe
Vice President,Government Affairs&Legal Resources,the Manager,Federal Partnershipsservesasthe Councilon Foundations ’directliaisontothe
White
House,federaldepartmentsandagencies,andothernationalnon-philanthropicassociationstoidentifyandleverageopportunitiesforfoundationsandthefederalgovernmenttoeffectivelyengage.
The Manageradvancesthe Council ’sworktoenhancetheroleoffoundationsandgrantmakingorganizationsin
Public-Philanthropic Partnerships,servesasaneducatorforbothgovernmentandphilanthropicleaders,andmaintainsthe
Council’snetworkoffederalgovernmentcontacts.
- Represent the Council with federal agencies and departments with a focus on federal staff designated as liaisons to philanthropy and foundations.
- Cultivate relationships with key federal staff and Council members to increase engagement and coordination between the federal executive branch and the philanthropic sector.
- Monitor and track federal agencies’ initiatives and work with the philanthropic sector and communities it supports.
- Manage the Council’s federal liaisons network, HUD Public-Private Partnership awards program in collaboration with staff at HUD, partnerships with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other similar initiatives.
- Educate foundation personnel on opportunities and implications for working in partnership with the federal government and/or federal funds.
- Educate federal personnel about philanthropy and opportunities for alignment and manage expectations about philanthropic partnerships.
- Manage programming and research needs related to our federal partnerships goals and objectives.
- Contribute to overarching organization goals by participating in cross-functional working groups, as well as supporting the Council’s Policy Strategy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years’ experience with a federal agency and an Associate’s degree.
- OR 5 years’ direct experience supporting a federal partnership in a philanthropy-serving organization, foundation or nonprofit and an Associate’s degree.
- Exceptional understanding of how the federal government and its agencies are structured and work.
POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the federal agency, regulatory, grantmaking and administrative processes.
- Demonstrated understanding of crisis response typical for federal agencies (i.e., FEMA).
- Strong knowledge of or ability to learn the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES (REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF)
- Ability to actively engage in, demonstrate commitment to the Council’s Operating Principles and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to listen well, and positively represent the organization and its mission.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently and quickly.
- Strong project management and analytical skills, maintain productivity, and successfully meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively and positively both independently and on a team with a range of individuals and working styles, and with people at all organization levels including staff, board members, foundation officers, donors, and vendors.
- Experience or ability to use CRM database solutions, preferably Salesforce.
- Proficient skill in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
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Title: Manager, Federal Partnerships
Company: Council on Foundations – Remote – US
Location: Iowa City, USA
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