OVERVIEW
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals, children and families to live their best lives.
EDI-B VALUES
The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.
MISSION
The Director of Program Expansion is a key strategic leadership role responsible for driving the growth and expansion of programs and services within the organization. The candidate is responsible for managing funder contracts and obligations, including budgets, financials, tracking and maintaining outcomes related to the program, and developing and overseeing reporting. The candidate will build and develop strong relationships and partnerships with all levels of government and seek new opportunities by identifying partner organizations.
The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a business and growth-driven leader to fulfill the role of the Director of Program Expansion.
PRIORITIES
- Expand and grow programs and services in accordance with the overall goals of the organization, reflecting the needs of the community and the objectives of the organization.
- Builds new partnerships with all levels of government, funders and community partners to deliver new successful programs and services.
- Oversee and develop program budgets, including forecasting and analysis.
- Identifies the needs of the communities and develops programs that respond to those needs through changes to existing programs, the development of new programs and/or the expansion into new areas.
- Ensures that programs maximize customer service, satisfy stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve the community interests.
- Develops programming strategies required to deliver these services and identifies both governmental and non-governmental funding sources.
- Collaborates in the development of strategic, comprehensive and cost-effective public relations, marketing, and fundraising plans to support the programs, working with the Development and Finance departments.
- Directs and actively negotiates all new funding agreements, grants and funding applications and renewals of current agreements for all existing departmental programs.
- Ensures that all departmental programs are evaluated on an annual basis and that all required reporting to funders is completed on schedule.
- Represents the organization at community planning tables, community events and public speaking engagements.
- Develops, manages and monitors department budget.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality and fosters a safe and healthy work environment.
- Directly manages and coaches staff, including recruiting, training and evaluating performance.
- Perform other duties as required.
TALENTS & EXPERTISE
- Completion of a 4-year Bachelor's degree in social services, business or human services or equivalent.
- Experienced executive with demonstrated leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector.
- Strong business acumen with a proven track record in growing community-based programs and services.
- Knowledgeable in budgeting, forecasting and annual budget plans.
- Skilled in building government relationships and new partnerships within the community.
- Ability to lead and empower a team for day-to-day work and strategic planning.
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost.
- Ability to travel to multiple sites under the management of the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.
We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.
The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.
We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.
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