Director, Partnership Investments

What Can I Expect to do in this Role?

Strategic Leadership 

• Working with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), support the design of the investment and granting framework for the Partnership Investments Program and lead its implementation including processes and activities to ensure the PI program successfully contributes to the Foundation’s strategy and mission

• Develop and oversee the execution of an annual and multi-year PI program plan

• Provide strategic thinking and leadership to the team from the exploration of potential projects and partners through active partnerships through grant closures

• Provide strategic advice to the Vice-President of Granting on partnership issues and opportunities, Partnership grants and the Partnership Investments framework, as well as resource management

External Relations and Partnership Development

• Champion the Partnership Investments (PI) Program with relevant stakeholders

• Research and implement viable and effective methods for building strategic partnerships to drive the success of the program against OTF Business Plan priorities
• Direct the development of a pipeline of opportunities relevant to meeting the objectives of the PI Program

• Create clear strategies to guide staff engagement in external relationships with potential partners and other stakeholders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, including all levels of government

• Build on existing relationships and forge new relationships across Ontario. Steward those relationships

Operational Oversight and Leadership

• Balance external relations with internal leadership and management of the Program and team

• Lead the development, implementation, and documentation of OTF PI partnership and development and granting processes ensuring they are fair, transparent, accountable   and in compliance with OTF and PI program guidelines and directives

• Monitor PI program performance, implement relevant measurement goals and lead quarterly and annual program reporting

• Lead digitization of the PI program onto OTF’s online granting platform

• Oversee the issuing of Partnership Agreements, grant payments and successful closure of a portfolio of partnerships

• Participate as a member of the OTF Leadership Forum to align with OTF’s strategy, business plan, operational plan, policies, guidelines etc., for implementation in a consistent way across the foundation

• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Program 

Financial Management and Performance Management

• Prepare, monitor and report on PI granting and team operational budget in line with directives and policies

• Manage resources needed to achieve program objectives and goals 

• Lead and manage a team of 4 direct reports located in various locations in Ontario to effectively and efficiently deliver the PI program including recruitment, coaching, mentoring and performance review

• Ensure risk management considerations are routinely factored into partnership development and grants

• Develop and oversee a business continuity plan for the PI program 

• Oversee the development of an annual department workplan

Skills and Attributes

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of experience at a director level role in corporate, and non-profit or government

• Proven track record in partnership and business development preferably across a variety of sectors

• Proven track record in developing and leading stakeholder relations to advance business goals

• Proven experience leading a high performing team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong presentation, facilitation and writing skills

• A positive, forward-looking, mindset

• Granting experience

• Demonstrated record of delivering inclusive leadership

• Organizational, project management and change-management skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work positively with a wide range of people with diverse sensibilities and competing needs

• Ability to conduct research, prioritize work and meet deadlines

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work both independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise tact, and discretion 

• Demonstrated leadership skills including application of sound judgment and success in evidence based and situational decision-making

• High degree of comfort with technology and various platforms, to support a digital first approach

• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusive Leadership

• Accountability, Excellence & Agility

• Create a Vision for the Future

• Nurture Growth

• Collaborate

• Lead Change

• Be Decisive

How Do I Qualify?

• Minimum of 5 – 8 years of successful experience leading business and partnership development of which it is essential to have 3 – 5 years of corporate experience

• Experience working collaboratively at a senior level across sectors including public, private, government and non-profit

• Proven track record leading stakeholder relations to advance business goals

• Experience managing a team of high performing staff

• Knowledge of granting

• Knowledge of the diversity of the Foundation’s clientele and stakeholder groups

• Ability to travel across Ontario as needed

Acknowledgements

• We welcome applications from people who are reflective of the diverse communities we serve, including those who might need accommodation.

• OTF is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This job posting falls under the Public Service of Ontario Act, 2006

• OTF is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization for all individuals in our workplaces, which includes supporting people living with disabilities, people from the Black, Indigenous, People of colour and from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities

• OTF is a certified Positive Space employer, which means we create and promote safe spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

• While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• OTF supports remote working and will accommodate employees who live within Ontario. 

Application Deadline: November 20, 2024