Brief Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Grants for Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Gun Violence Research and Education (the KP Center). 

Position Description:

The KP Center was launched in collaboration was the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention (HAVI) and Health Resources in Action, Inc. (HRiA).  This is a mid-management level reporting to the Managing Director of the KP Center and working closely with HRiA’s Grantmaking cluster. 

The HAVI is a fiscally sponsored organization of Health Resources in Action dedicated to fostering hospital-based violence intervention programs, hospital and community collaborations that advance trauma-informed care, and violence intervention and prevention programs.  Its mission is to build a system of healthcare that mobilizes hospitals and communities to end violence, together. The HAVI and HRiA will co-lead the Center on Gun Violence Research and Education with Kaiser Permanente. The focus of the KP Center is to improve community capability to develop, deploy and scale evidence-based community and health care solutions to prevent gun violence, and mitigate the impact of this violence on families and communities. The KP Center will promote a public health approach to reducing gun violence through public and professional communication campaigns. It will facilitate collaborative partnerships with academia, governmental organizations, foundations, and private/non-profit organizations and seek to sponsor research, as well as care innovation and educational initiatives. The work produced by the KP Center will aim to 1) reduce the incidence and impact of gun violence, including suicide, 2) address the emotional and psychological trauma related to the aftermath of shootings, including the disparate impact that gun violence has in communities of color, and 3) provide strong leadership and collaboration with other healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and businesses seeking to participate in solutions that will have a measurable impact on the gun violence epidemic.   

Specifically, the KP Center will develop, test, and scale public health and health care solutions to addressing gun violence, including: 

• Research efforts focusing on solutions and interventions to gun violence, and the long-term psychological consequences of these incidents, that are promising but in need of additional evidence; 
• Education efforts addressing the need to inform the public, health care stakeholders, businesses, policymakers, and community-based organizations about the role they can play in reducing gun violence and the consequences of gun violence; and 
• Innovation efforts focusing on novel public health and health care processes, policies, and intervention models to prevent gun shootings, including those that are self-inflicted and between intimate partners. 

The Director of Grants will work closely with the leadership of the KP Center to amplify its impact by developing an overarching grants framework and oversee processes that disseminate funding to non-profit organizational partners that will advance research and education efforts. The position will also collaborate with, convene, and serve as a thought leader with non-governmental organizations, universities, community-based organizations, healthcare organizations and other stakeholders with a shared interest in gun violence prevention research, innovation, education, and community-based solutions. The Director shall have possess strong communication and presentation skills necessary to convey complex topics to a broad range of audiences, facilitate and lead conversations toward shared goals, and speak to how strategic priorities of the KP Center align with national conversations. 

This is a full-time, exempt position. Health Resources in Action offers an attractive benefits package including employer-funded medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and employer contributions to a tax-deferred annuity.  Additionally, employees enjoy flexible work schedules and other policies that promote work/life balance, vacation starting at four weeks, 13 paid holidays, plus office closure time for the last week of December.   

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director of Grants will work with the Managing Director of the KP Center and other staff to develop the framework and processes for disbursing funds to nonprofit entities conducting research and education efforts to address gun violence.  Duties and responsibilities include:   

• Manage community engagement efforts to gather input and feedback on design of funding opportunities; 
• Develop Request for Proposals and application requirements for funding opportunities, including but not limited to, terms of the award, budget templates, and other application materials; 
• Establish selection criteria and scoring processes to determine recommendations for funding;  
• Develop list of relevant organizations, networks, and platforms for dissemination of funding opportunities; 
• Provide ongoing technical and other types of assistance for applicants and serve as primary contact throughout application processes; 
• Establish a review committee and facilitate review processes in identifying entities recommended for funding, including providing orientation and other supports to members; 
• Present recommendations to decision-making bodies; 
• Oversee award agreement and award payment processes; 
• Support post-award activities and provide capacity-building efforts for awardees; 
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with key national/state partners and leaders, community stakeholders, prospective and current funders, and the KP Center’s Advisory Committee; 
• Develop networks with other funding entities dedicated to funding gun violence research and education for the purposes of co-funding;  
• Work with evaluators to develop framework and reporting requirements for awardees; 
• Participate in partner organization events on violence prevention/intervention strategies; and 
• Work as part of the KP Center’s leadership to manage important internal and external opportunities and challenges. 

Candidate Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in public health, public policy, health care, or a relevant, related field with a solid understanding of the fields of philanthropy, community health, social justice, and/or racial and health equity 
• At least seven years of relevant work experience in positions of leadership in grantmaking/philanthropy, community health, and/or other health-related fields 
• Proven success serving in a leadership position for an organization or program of similar size and complexity with exposure to foundations, while maintaining solid relationships with staff, board, donors, and community 
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including strong presentation skills and the ability to translate complex technical language 
• Experience in developing, managing, and evaluating grant programs and grantmaking practices 
• Experience in partnering with community and grassroots organizations across the country as well as national networks 
• Strong experience in program management, strategic planning, facilitation, training/capacity building, and/or program design/planning 
• Knowledge of emerging trends, challenges, and best practices in health equity, philanthropy, and public health 
• Experience working with and managing diverse clients and meeting or exceeding their expectations in quality and performance 
• Solid management experience including developing, leading, and supervising complex projects and high performing teams  
• Successful experience in donor cultivation, funder/client relations, grants administration, marketing, and proposal writing 
• An ability to acquire new knowledge, understand the core work of the organization and successfully encourage the team in meeting goals 
• Evidence of experience effectively communicating complex and sensitive issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing 
• Experience with fiscal/budgetary/accounting; reporting, compliance, and accountability; human resources 
• Ability to work remotely 
• Ability to work as a part of a team–leading when appropriate and accepting feedback   
• Ability to adapt communication appropriately for purpose and audience     
• Fluency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of work duties that will be required in this position.  It is not intended to limit, or in any way modify, the ability of any supervisor to assign, direct, and contract work of staff under their supervision. The use of a particular illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties, not mentioned, that are of a similar level or difficulty. 

How to Apply:

HRiA is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse work force that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Diversity is a core value of HRiA resulting in culturally competent services, materials, resources, and programs. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.

HRiA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Resume and application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  To apply, submit your cover letter and resume online.