Director, Strategic Initiatives

Job Status: Full-time

• →Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategic initiatives that advance organizational priorities and long-term goals
• →Collaborate with executive leadership and department leaders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and measures of success
• →Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement initiatives effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational priorities
• →Monitor progress on strategic projects, identify risks or barriers, recommend solutions, and ensure timely follow-through on action items
• →Develop reports, presentations, dashboards, briefing materials, and updates for senior leadership, committees, funders, board members, and other stakeholders, as needed
• →Support organizational planning efforts, including strategic planning, annual planning, performance improvement, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
• →Analyze data, trends, performance measures, and operational information to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• →Facilitate meetings, workgroups, and planning sessions to gather input, align stakeholders, and advance initiatives
• →Strengthen internal communication and coordination across departments to promote collaboration, accountability, and shared understanding of strategic priorities
• →Assist with the development, review, and improvement of organizational processes, policies, workflows, and systems related to assigned initiatives
• →Build and maintain effective relationships with community partners, funders, consultants, vendors, and other external stakeholders
• →Support fundraising strategies and identify funding opportunities that promote organizational growth and program sustainability
• →Identify opportunities to expand program impact and sustainability through fee-for-service offerings, workshops, partnerships, and other revenue-generating strategies
• →Support grant-related planning, proposal development, reporting, and implementation activities connected to strategic priorities
• →Track budgets, resources, timelines, and deliverables for assigned initiatives in collaboration with Finance, program leadership, and other departments
• →Provide leadership, guidance, and support to assigned staff, project teams, or workgroups to foster a high-performing, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
• →Represent the organization with professionalism and support efforts that enhance visibility, advocacy, and community engagement
• →Ensure assigned initiatives comply with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
• →Maintain current knowledge of nonprofit sector trends, community needs, best practices, and emerging opportunities relevant to strategic initiatives
• →Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications proficiently
• →Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Strategic planning principles and practices
• Nonprofit organizations
• Project and change management

• Performance measurement and continuous improvement
• Budgeting and resource planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Data-informed decision making
• Grant planning and reporting
• Organizational policies, procedures, and compliance expectations
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Skills in:

• Managing complex projects
• Analyzing information and developing recommendations
• Preparing clear written reports and presentations
• Facilitating meetings
• Building collaborative relationships
• Organizing priorities and timelines
• Communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism

Ability to:

• Translate strategic goals into actionable work plans
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Influence and coordinate across departments without direct authority
• Maintain attention to detail while keeping a broad organizational perspective
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Establish effective working relationships at all levels of the organization

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degre preferred

• Required Disciplines:
  • Business administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development, Social Work, Public Health, or Communications,

~and~

• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, project management, nonprofit administration, operations, organizational development, program management, or a related field, including experience leading cross-functional projects and working with senior leadership. Supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
  • Change Management preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma preferred
  • Nonprofit management preferred

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local, regional in-state, and occasional national travel, up to 10%

Working Environment: Climate controlled office