Program Manager, Strategic Investments

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE

United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) is home to the change makers and justice seekers. We're individuals from various walks of life making collective steps towards a better future for our community. Our focus is on bringing about real and sustainable change by unleashing the collective power of people to open minds, unite diverse communities, and covert compassion into action for a more just, inclusive, and thriving L.A. County. Together, we make tangible impact on some of our toughest community issues including poverty, homelessness, education equity, and economic mobility. For us, being 'united' isn't just in reference to our organization but to our hope for the future of Los Angeles. Regardless of race, gender, orientation, or self-identification - we do our part as one by making room for all.

WHAT WE DO

Our Community Impact department advances UWGLA’s mission by generating advocacy, awareness, and accessibility in support of LA’s most vulnerable populations. We’re equally as passionate as we are efficient – tackling poverty at its root and leveraging our collective creative talents to innovate impactful solutions where others see insurmountable odds. We’re the people’s ‘people’, building influential coalitions across communities, industries, and political coalitions that allow us to expand the realm of possibilities for those who have historically been marginalized.

UWGLA’s Strategic Investments (SI) team is embedded within our Community Impact department, working closely with issue experts and community and institutional leaders to meaningfully and impactfully deploy resources into community through grantmaking, technical assistance, and other supports. UWGLA’s SI team is a prime example of how UWGLA lives its mission—by combining community power, donations, and new solutions through its investments work UWGLA is supporting neighbors in crisis today and building a more prosperous future.

WHY WE NEED YOU

We are inviting strategic and solutions-oriented leaders with a passion for community-centered investment and implementing high-quality operations that center equity and impact to apply for our Program Manager, Strategic Investments role.

You will design strategic investment opportunities and lead collaborative spaces that spark and scale change to LA’s most pressing challenges and advance equity by managing a portion of United Way’s strategic investment efforts and facilitating project-level investments that collectively reach nearly $20M+ annually.

You will have the unique opportunity to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to collaboratively design opportunities that test bold ideas, scale proven solutions, and fuel organizing and advocacy efforts that ultimately reimagine LA.

Responsibilities

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE

Strategic Investments
Investment Operations
Relationship Management & Partner Engagement
Resource Development Support
Team Management & Development
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT 1 YEAR OF SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Lead design and deployment of assigned funding opportunities to support team in investing at least $15M into mission-advancing projects that both meet the expectations and requirements of our donors and are meaningfully driving change in community.
Lead planning and implementation of at least 2 significant Funders Collaborative investments aligned with evolved strategy.
Finalize and execute enhanced communications and engagement plans for Funders Collaborative that results in at least 4 meaningful touchpoints beyond standing meetings.
Manage newly implemented opportunity intake and assignments process to support an effective team workflow and maximize team capacity and capabilities.
Oversee Contracts Coordinator in operational management and improvement of payments and contracts processes for UWGLA’s 400+ active commitments, increasing accuracy and reducing processing time and errors.

Qualifications

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Must-Haves)

Education & Experience: HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Work, Business Administration, or related disciplines strongly preferred
Personal Qualities: Understands the value of racial equity as an organizational operating principle and commitment to continued learning on issues related to race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Team player that can effectively work collaboratively. Strong communicator that can build positive working relationships with an array of internal and external stakeholders.

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE A FIT (Nice-to-Haves)

You can light a spark in the dimmest of rooms with your energy and enthusiasm for the work you do.
You are a strategic planner who can successfully transform thoughts to action and goals to success with a well-crafted play-by-play strategy.
Your written communications are concise and clear when it comes to ensuring messaging is compelling, accurate and tailored to the audience.
You understand the all aspects of data analysis - the graphs, charts, facts and figures - well enough to explain the story they tell to others.
You keep your priorities straight but also know when it's time to re-prioritize your work assignments based on business needs.
You are proactive, self-motivated, and action-oriented when it comes to managing your workload.
You work well with others - stakeholders and colleagues alike would agree that you are the quintessential “Team Player”
Logic and reasoning come naturally to you, making you an efficient problem solver to challenges big and small.
You stay calm under pressure and can meet tight deadlines when necessary.
You know your way around the Microsoft Windows operating systems and all it's essential programs including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint – Microsoft CRM and grants management software are a plus.
You know how to manage a team in a way that holds everyone accountable while also creating opportunities to provide guidance, feedback and mentorship.
You're comfortable with giving and receiving feedback in a manner that's respectful yet constructive whether in performance reviews or one-off conversations.
You know what you know, and what you DON'T know, you’ll research through credible sources and apply that knowledge to your role.
You've always lived true to the phrase, 'Where there's a will, there's a way," and you're willing to pave the way by creating or improving processes where needed.
You are familiar with designing and implementing programs from scratch or improving on an existing framework.
You can project manage, project management! From the blueprint of an idea to outlining and seeing through actionable next steps - you love when a plan comes together.

Salary & Benefits

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hiring Salary Range: $78,000-$89,500 dependent on internal equity and a variety of job-related factors including, but not limited to, experience, training, education, and market demands.
The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) plan, pension, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off.

How to Apply

Please apply directly using this link: United Way of Greater Los Angeles - Program Manager, Strategic Investments (lever.co)