Government Partnerships Manager

About the Role

Strengthen and expand SDRM’s government partnerships, oversee government grants and contracts, and represent SDRM’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials and government leaders.
• Work with the President/CEO to expand SDRM’s influence and government partnerships.
• Manage government RFPs, grants, contracts, and required reporting.
• Help plan the annual Mayors Symposium and other events for government partners.
• Partner with Development to establish and achieve revenue goals.
• Represent SDRM’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Provide spiritual leadership and continue growing as a follower of Jesus Christ.
• Help build the long-term vision for Government Partnerships as SDRM works to change the state of homelessness in San Diego County.

Qualifications

Leadership Essentials

• Provide Spiritual Leadership for SDRM
• Help create a culture grounded in prayer and biblical context.
• Look for opportunities to encourage, serve, and support all SDRM staff.
• Understand that your calling comes from Jesus Christ and that we represent one another.

Strengthen and Expand Government Partnerships

• Build and maintain a database of mayors, councilmembers, city managers, police chiefs, and other government leaders.
• Maintain a visible presence at city council meetings and other meetings involving elected officials.
• Share SDRM's vision for transforming the state of homelessness with public-sector leaders.
• Learn how each city approaches homelessness, including what is working and what is not.
• Develop a system for praying regularly for elected officials.
• Establish a timeline of important elections and track candidates and elected positions.
• Help schedule and coordinate government speakers for Huddles and other donor events.

Oversee Government Grants and Contracts

• Build a system for tracking government grants and contracts.
• Collaborate with the COO, Paul Armstrong, and the Grants Department to identify and pursue opportunities.
• Ensure that all required follow-up reports are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Seek new government grant and contract opportunities.
• Manage reimbursements and disbursements while ensuring appropriate margins.

Plan and Organize Government Events and Activities

• Assist with logistics for the annual Mayors Symposium.
• Help develop a summit for city managers, police chiefs, or both.
• Identify new ways to engage government officials and bring them to the Mission.

Partner With Development to Achieve Revenue Goals

• Work with Donor Officers to connect donors with elected officials.
• Assist the COO in establishing a revenue goal for government contracts and grants.
• Help expand the bed-fee initiative to additional cities and organizations.

Represent Our Mission, Vision, and Values

• Protect the Mission, pursue the Vision, and reflect the Values of SDRM.
• Help build the team and expand SDRM's capacity and impact.
• Be intentional about cultivating diversity among staff and volunteers.

Grow as a Follower of Jesus Christ and Spiritual Leader

• Spend time daily in God's Word and prayer.
• Model servant leadership.
• Live out SDRM's values both privately and publicly.
• Serve as a member of a local church.
• Strengthen professional and leadership skills through continued learning.
• Foster a spirit that is coachable, approachable, and humble.