Strategic Grants & Partnerships Director

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a Business Development Director for the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis. This role reports to the Executive Director of the One For All Foundation and the CFO of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE), and will lead a team in securing philanthropic and federal/state funding to advance OCRE’s agenda.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in identifying grants, running capital campaigns, and cultivating funding partners, with the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in funding partnerships, business development, grant management, and/or cultivating strategic relationships.
• Five years prior work experience in a local government or nonprofit.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing capital funding initiatives that support public infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive agreements, MOUs, and funding partnership proposals to formalize external collaborations.
• Research and secure federal, state, and private funding opportunities to enhance OCRE programs.
• Work across OCRE divisions to identify grant opportunities and ensure seamless execution of funders’ expectations.
• Track and evaluate funding partnerships and grants, providing regular reports on impact and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage reporting and financial oversight for grants and partnerships, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for grants acquisition and management.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CRM tools

Project management software

Job description

Harris County is seeking a Business Development Director for the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis. This role reports to the Executive Director of the One For All Foundation and the CFO of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis (OCRE), and will lead a team in securing philanthropic and federal/state funding to advance OCRE’s agenda.

The ideal candidate will have a track record in identifying grants, running capital campaigns, and cultivating funding partners, with the ability to manage