Director of Public Funding

Concordance

Saint Louis, MO

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Description

As one of the fastest growing re-entry organizations in the nation, Concordance supports individuals leaving prison on their healing journey, giving participants an opportunity to lead joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.

Our holistic, integrated, evidence-based re-entry model is unique in its scope and unparalleled in its impact. We are led by Danny Ludeman, former CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors, and a Board of Directors comprised of corporate executives and healthcare leaders. Our team at Headquarters provides essential services to support the delivery of our re-entry model.

Since our inception in 2015, we have driven a 56% reduction in reincarceration among our participants within three years of their release from prison. In addition, we have received accreditation from CARF, the leading accreditor of nonprofit, health and human services organizations.

Our passionate, motivated, talented team makes this happen – and we’re seeking exceptional candidates to join us! If you are ready to join our team and support our mission, now is the perfect time to apply as we expand to new Centers across the country.

Overview:

As Director of Public Funding, you will be responsible for securing all sources of public funding for Concordance. By building trusting relationships with various government stakeholders, you will secure grants and achievement-based contracts with local, state, and federal governments.

Your role will involve:

Refining and refreshing Concordance’s public funding strategy to ensure alignment with our goals and targeted outcomes
Identifying, pursuing, and securing various sources of public funding, including grants and performance-based contracts at all levels of government
Building collaborative, trusting relationships with government stakeholders and lobbyists to secure public funding mechanisms
Collaborating with the Development Coordinator to submit grant proposals, manage the grant application process, and ensure compliance with grant guidelines
Monitoring policies and legislation that may impact Concordance
Overseeing data management related to public funding
Tracking public funding success, using data to improve upon public funding strategies

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

The right candidate will come with:

Passion for our mission
Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary Marketing, Communications, and Development team
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with all levels of government and related stakeholders
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Skill in data analysis to assess the effectiveness of public funding efforts and make data-driven decisions
Skill in creatively and collaboratively identifying and shaping public funding sources

Required education, licensure, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
5-7+ years of experience as a senior professional in government relations, contracting, or public funding

What to expect when you join Concordance

A driven team with a desire to help our participants move forward. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences -- from behavioral health to corporate strategy and beyond, but we all come together with the goal to restore individuals, rebuild families, transform communities, and advance the field of re-entry.

Team benefits:

We know the importance of work-life balance and the value of having time for yourself and your family on a consistent basis. We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus we pay for additional benefits including basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program so you have quick access to a wide range of life resources.

Signing bonus for new team members
Consistent hours
401(K) matching program
Competitive pay
Generous PTO
Bonuses

Join our team at Concordance where you can make a real difference, be part of an inspired and inspiring group of people, and, together, help drive our strategic future by redefining social justice and change.