Manager, Community Advancement

San Manuel • Highland, CA

14h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, Tribal Brand & Community Advancement, the Manager, Community Advancement, is responsible for operational oversight of the Tribe’s charitable giving program, which includes the full grant application cycle and development of high-impact grant opportunities and partnerships. Oversees the implementation of the giving strategy, manages budgets and forecasting, and leads high-profile grant relationships. Leads the department team of program officers and an operations specialist and ensures alignment with Tribal goals and program requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or applicable degree is required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in government/nonprofit sector and/or philanthropic programs required.
• Minimum three (3) years of direct supervisory experience required. Experience managing people leaders preferred.
• Experience working with government funded programs and grantmaking required.
• Skills in service provision and relationship management.
• Able to communicate well in all aspects of communication which include written, oral, listening, presenting and expressing ideas.
• Ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills and ability to work well under deadlines required.
• Advanced level experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Understand the entire grant process, from research and application to compliance and reporting. This includes familiarity with grant funding sources (e.g., federal, state, private foundations) and adherence to related legal and ethical standards.
• Proficient in using grant management software, databases, and spreadsheets to track applications, payments, and reports.
• Ability to manage numerous grant projects simultaneously, set priorities, and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to develop operational plans to support the Tribe’s grantmaking efforts.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with grant partnerships and requests.
• Maintain meticulous records, manage a high volume of documentation, and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Guide and motivate the team to achieve grantmaking goals, communicate change, and lead the team through change and or new initiatives.
• The capacity to create systems that promote learning, drive innovation, share knowledge productively, and use data to improve practices and strategies to improve the Tribe’s charitable giving program
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build trust and create a collaborative environment across the Tribal government and enterprises
• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing people leaders preferred.
• Experience working in/with Tribal Governments preferred.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
• Experience with Blackbaud Grant Management System highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manages the philanthropy team, overseeing daily operations, workflow, and responsibilities to support the Tribe’s charitable giving program.
• Develops and refine grantmaking strategy in collaboration with leadership and oversee implementation of all activities from application through reporting to ensure alignment with Tribal philanthropic goals.
• Manages large, high-profile grants, guiding the team in execution and ensuring alignment with program requirements and funding guidelines.
• Manages closely with the Department leaders, Program Officers, and team members to streamline operations and support efficient delivery of philanthropic initiatives.
• Manages philanthropy department budgets and forecasts, overseeing team contributions to financial reporting and compliance.
• Manages responses to grant inquiries and partnership proposals, ensuring the team delivers timely, accurate information to leadership, Tribal stakeholders, and community partners in support of the charitable giving strategy.
• Works with legal counsel and the team to uphold compliance and consistency across all grant-making functions.
• Engages consultants, research partners, and internal departments, directing team collaboration on initiatives that strengthen program operations and expand community impact.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager