The Foundation. The California Community Foundation (“CCF”) is a
nonprofit grant making foundation that administers approximately 1,400
individual charitable funds to meet existing and emerging needs in the Greater
Los Angeles area. Founded in 1915, CCF is one of the largest and fastest
growing community foundations in the
Position Summary:
The Director of Organizational Learning is responsible for three
“insight-generating” functions on the strategy and effectiveness of the
discretionary grantmaking program, program-related investments and special
initiatives. These three functions include: (1) the monitoring and evaluation
of the Foundation’s discretionary investments (grants and program-related
investments); (2) developing a research agenda of studies and evaluations, to
be completed either internally or externally, that help inform the Foundation
of the effectiveness of its program strategies; and (3) data and information
management, to ensure that grantee report data is captured and reported to the
Foundation’s various audiences in ways that document and demonstrate the
organization’s learnings and results. This individual
works closely with Program and Civic Engagement staff and provides consultation
on assessment, evaluation and research issues. In addition, this individual will work
closely with Communications and Marketing staff on messaging and reporting on
the Foundation’s grant and loan investments. Other major responsibilities include:
training staff on organizational learning tools and issues; preparing reports
and analyses to the Board of Directors; and managing external evaluation grants
and contracts. This
position reports to the Vice President of Programs and supervises the Grants
Specialist.
Major
Responsibilities:
Assessment and Evaluation: Develops and implements
the Foundation’s assessment and evaluation processes that focus on the strategy
and effectiveness of discretionary grants, program-related investments and
special initiatives (e.g., Community Building Initiative, Preschool Advocacy
Initiative, Community Experience Partnership). Works with Program and other
Foundation staff to develop and refine program strategies that result in
measurable goals and outcomes. In concert with Director of Grants and
Program Officers, help staff community advisory committees to elicit input,
guidance and feedback on the Foundation’s core program strategies.
Grant Monitoring and Data Management: Supervises the
Grants Specialist in developing grant application, grantee reporting and
closing grant processes to capture results and impact data on discretionary
grantmaking activities.
Works with grantees to strengthen their ability to report results by
using effective outcome measures. Oversees the
development, implementation and analysis of applicant and grantee surveys to improve
the Foundation’s grantmaking processes.
Analysis, Research and Shared Learning.: Develops the
Foundation’s research agenda, including both internally and externally
generated research. Uses
data collected from grantees and other external sources to conduct impact
analyses of grants and program-related investments and reports results to staff
and the board of directors.
Manages the production of GIS-generated reports and maps that convey
impact analysis of grant results. Works
interdepartmentally to develop the Foundation’s plans and strategies in
developing online community and peer learning opportunities. Keeps abreast of best practices in learning organizations.
Supervision and Training: Supervises the Grants
Specialist in administering the grants management and reporting process and
oversees the maintenance and reporting of the discretionary grants budget on an
ongoing basis. Develops and implements training opportunities for Foundation
staff in the use of organizational learning and data analysis tools (e.g., data
collection methods, online data sources, GIS mapping tools, etc.)
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Contract Administration and Management: Works with
other Foundation staff to identify research and evaluation needs and manages
external research and evaluation grants and contracts.
General: As appropriate, assists
other departments and works
as a member of interdepartmental teams to ensure the effective and efficient
operations of CCF. At
all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors and coworkers. Other duties as assigned,
dependent on organizational needs and employee skills.
Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of
experience in program and policy development, with at least 5 years in program
evaluation in a nonprofit, governmental or academic setting. Solid
working knowledge of program assessment and evaluation methods. Development/fundraising experience in a nonprofit environment
helpful.
Education: Doctoral or Master Degree in
organizational development, public policy, administration (business, nonprofit,
or public), social sciences or related field.
Analytical, Writing and
Communication Skills:
Convening and Facilitation Skills: Able to facilitate meetings and
group processes for the purposes of fact-finding, decision-making, peer
learning and problem solving.
Technology Skills:
Internet competency and strong computer proficiency, including mastery
of the Microsoft Office software suite. Working knowledge of
GIS tools and familiarity with database and desktop publishing software.
Experience with Microedge GIFTS or similar grants
management software required.
Organizational and Project
Management Skills: Excellent organizational skills and attention to
detail. Ability
to both lead and participate on project teams, ensuring clarification of
purpose, outline of work plan, delegation of tasks, allocation of resources and
adherence to timeline and budgets through to completion of projects. Ability to
prioritize work effectively, work well under pressure and adjust to multiple
and competing demands.
Community Knowledge: Knowledge of the
General:
Highly motivated, with the ability to work independently, take
initiative, participate as an effective team member and follow tasks through to
completion.
Compensation