Director, Business Development

Business Development Director

Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis seeks a Business Development Director. Reporting to the Executive Director of the One For All Foundation and the CFO of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE), the successful candidate will lead a team in identifying and securing philanthropic and federal and state grant funding to advance OCRE's agenda. The ideal candidate will have a background in identifying potential grants, running capital campaigns and funding partnerships, the ability to manage crucial grantor and funder relationships, a drive to identify and cultivate potential new funding collaborators, and a successful track record of grants management and reporting. This position requires occasional attendance at evening and weekend events.

Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.
• As the One For All Foundation Business Development Director, the position will lead the effort to build and execute funding partnerships in support of the Foundation's and OCRE's mission.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate financial relationships with corporate entities, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic foundations, and government agencies to secure new partnerships for capital campaigns and programming for Commissioner Precinct 1residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with our Law and Compliance Officer, develop comprehensive agreements, MOUs, and strategic funding partnership proposals to formalize and operationalize external collaborations.
• Research and secure federal, state, and private funding opportunities to enhance OCRE programs and initiatives.
• Work across OCRE divisions to identify grant and philanthropic opportunities with OCRE priorities and ensure seamless execution of funders expectations.
• Track and evaluate the success of funding partnerships and grants using data-driven metrics, providing regular reports to leadership on impact and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage reporting, and financial oversight for grants and strategic partnership initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, including donor and partner expectations, deliverables, and restrictions on funding sources.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for grants acquisition and management.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in funding partnerships, business development, grant management, and/or cultivating strategic relationships. Five (5) years prior work experience in a local government or nonprofit. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing capital funding initiatives that support the construction, renovation, and long-term sustainability of parks, trails, transportation, drainage, and other public infrastructure projects.

KSAs: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Extensive knowledge of public-private partnership development, funding mechanisms, and stakeholder engagement strategies. Strong sense of urgency about the work for the constituents of OCRE. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholders and drive successful initiatives. Expertise in identifying, applying for, and managing federal and state funding opportunities. Dynamic leadership style that invites partnership, builds trust, and motivates others. Ability to assess problems and identify solutions in a proactive and collaborative manner. Proficiency in project management and CRM tools

Note: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Hours: Full-time | Regular Monday - Friday | Evenings and weekend will be required at times.

Work environment: This position includes standard office work which may require remaining stationary and working at a computer workstation for extended periods. Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations. Occasional travel within Harris County.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift at least 20 lbs. Subject to kneeling, crouching, walking, sitting, twisting, standing, carrying equipment, and reaching as needed to perform the essential functions. Ability to support field production and event coverage, including moving between indoor and outdoor locations, setting up basic equipment, and working in varying weather conditions as needed.

Location: This in-office role is located at 2787 El Camino Street, Houston, TX 77054.