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    Our partners at Seattle Foundation are thrilled to find a passionate Director of Policy and Civic Action who is committed to guiding our investments in policy initiatives that foster systemic change.

    This individual will also be responsible for coordinating our efforts to utilize our influence and resources to promote civic action.

    Position Highlights

    Salary:
    Hiring Range - $135,000 - $150,000 Annually; Full Range - $98,415 - $157,465

    Type:
    Permanent; Full-Time, Salary/Exempt

    Location:
    Hybrid Work Model; Offices located downtown Seattle, WA

    About Seattle Foundation

    "The heart and science of philanthropy" is the intersection of philanthropic passion and data-driven solutions to create lasting change. As the community's foundation, Seattle Foundation's mission is to ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.


    Position Overview:


    Seattle Foundation is hiring a Director of Policy and Civic Action to drive our policy focused investments in support of systemic change and to oversee our approach to leveraging our voice and resources in service of civic action.

    This position includes strategic leadership, grants management, program planning and development, lobbying oversight, talent management, and supports budgeting, financial reporting, and fundraising.

    This position reports to the Chief Impact Officer and includes people management responsibilities.


    Primary Responsibilities:
    Guide the Foundation's Policy and Civic Action Strategies


    Lead the development and implementation of the Foundation's investments and actions related to Seattle Foundation's newly approved strategic plan with a particular focus on affordable housing, transit-oriented development and childcare policy priorities, and tied to the Blueprint for Impact's cross cutting strategies.

    This portfolio includes, but is not limited to, the following programs:
    Communities of Opportunity, Voter Education Fund, Climate Justice, Economic Opportunity, and Civic Participation.


    Manage program officers and consultants implementing policy and systems change grantmaking and provide day-to-day support of critical programs and partnerships.

    Support team in maintaining a grantmaking portfolio in service of the policy priorities and a just democracy.

    Guide critical investments and programming in service of the policy priorities and a just democracy, especially with organizations led by and serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

    Maintain fidelity to grantmaking practices that prioritize relationships, center the experience and wisdom of community, and address inequitable barriers to funding.

    Facilitate decision-making with community review committees and manage grantmaking and funding process.

    Oversee co-creation and strategy development with King County as part of our shared programing through Communities of Opportunity and Voter Education Fund.

    Assess and implement necessary refinements to policy related grant programs as needed. Strategize with Chief Impact Officer and Director of Grantmaking and Community Engagement to evolve and develop new programs and partnerships related to policy activity in light of community opportunities and needs, available resources, and emerging partnerships


    Guide Seattle Foundation's civic action efforts, inclusive of relationships with institutional funders, businesses, and government around shared priorities and critical community efforts.


    Build deep, durable relationships at the local and state level, especially in City of Seattle and King County related to the civic action framework and policy priorities.

    Develop a strong network of key stakeholders, policymakers, state and local leaders, grantees and nonprofit partners, and the Foundation's cross-sector partners that support the Foundation's mission and informs and advances its racial justice and economic equity work

    Manage Seattle Foundation's process to engage in support for ballot initiatives that align with community priorities and SeaFdn's policy priorities.

    Lead the development and internal review process for taking a position. Work with communications team in design of external materials.
    Represent Seattle Foundations at critical tables related to collective action, community priorities, and cross sector engagement. Across each of these, the Director of Policy and Civic Action is tasked with building and guiding the partnership/collaborative in line with foundation values and opportunity for leveraged impact and voice
    Support the foundation's efforts to align and support coordinated philanthropic activities and learning towards greater social impact. Serve as a bridge builder to community grantees providing connections to philanthropy, perspective, and best practices in navigating organizational and community needs
    Serve as a liaison in navigating community challenges on behalf of the Foundation

    Collaborate cross-functionally with Impact and Learning teams in service of the Blueprint for Impact.


    Bring creativity and insights from community to inform the evolution of the foundation's programming to ensure support for unmet community needs in alignment with the Blueprint for Impact.

    Align closely with the work of the Director of Grantmaking and Community Engagement to ensure cohesive implementation of systems change strategies and support of community rooted approaches in service of the Foundation's policy priorities.

    Work with the Learning team to ensure our grantmaking evaluation efforts inform future program design

    Manage funder relationships relative to policy grantmaking programs in coordination with Managing Director of Operations and Impact and Chief Impact Officer, including providing timely reports, critical updates and considering opportunities for deepening partnerships.

    Manage the grantmaking and community engagement budget in collaboration with Chief Impact Officer and with other Directors on the Team, set annual goals and budget aligned with strategy and support direct reports and foundation staff in the implementation of the budget.

    Work across the team of Directors to support team cohesion, alignment and talent development.

    Foundation-wide Coordination of Blueprint for Impact:


    Work across the foundation to align approaches and activities with other departments, ensuring our approach to policy and civic action works in alignment with the values, activities and approach our fundholder and philanthropic services, finance and operations, marketing and communications, and activities of the President's Office.

    Support communication, coordination of activities, and collective implementation of the Blueprint for Impact across Impact and Learning.
    Support Board or Board Committee learning and understanding of our policy and civic action approach and community priorities.
    Provide expertise to support Foundation's philanthropic advising in alignment with the Blueprint for Impact and assist in donor awareness of our programs and grantees
    Provide content for Seattle Foundation's communications (blogs, reports, etc.)
    Participate in team-wide communication, planning, and strategy development and implementation efforts.

    Requirements

    Minimum seven years of experience in grantmaking, policy development, community organizing, nonprofit management or equivalent experience

    Deep knowledge of racial equity issues and a demonstrated commitment to addressing systemic issues through programs, movement building, collective impact and/or policy change work.

    Proven experience working alongside diverse BIPOC communities, organizations, and issues prioritized by communities and in the Blueprint for Impact.
    Proven experience in project management, team development, budget management
    Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and work effectively across teams and work styles
    Strong operational execution skills (planning and project management) coupled with strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills
    Proven experience supporting policy activities and knowledge of 501c3 lobbying rules and reporting requirements.
    Ability to prioritize work and decisions in an ambiguous environment
    Effective communicator with experience informing and persuading others and facilitating organizational change (ability to influence without authority and clarity).
    Effective verbal and written skills including editing and formatting skills; attention to detail
    Ability to manage work including coordinating multiple projects with disparate aspects and competing deadlines
    Ability to successfully work with a diverse range of people, inside and outside the organization
    BA in Public Affairs, Social Work, Community Development, or equivalent experience. Master's degree preferred

    Benefits

    Hiring Range - $135,000 - $150,000 Annually; Full Range - $98,415 - $157,465
    100% Paid by employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD. 403(b)
    Retirement matched at 5%; increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting.


    PTO:
    3 weeks' vacation, 2 weeks sick, 4 wellness days, 15 holidays,
    $1,200 annual remote work benefit, $750 annual wellness benefit, $1,200 annual transit benefit; Professional development stipend, optional Flex plan and dependent coverage


    Safety and Health Requirements:
    Seattle Foundation places the health and safety of its employees and the communities we serve as our highest priority. To support this priority, we require that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Waivers are available for accepted medical and religious exemptions.
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