Position: Senior Manager, Foundation & Government Partnerships

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

Compensation: $90,000/year - $105,000/year DOE

Level: Manager II

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

Manages: None

Supported By: Development team, Communications team, Operations team, Program team

Education/Experience Preferences: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred

Start Date: ASAP

We Are DigDeep  

The DigDeep Right to Water Project is a WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) organization committed to closing the water access gap for the 2 million + people in the U.S. who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home. 

DigDeep believes access to clean water is a human right. We run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. We won the 2018 US Water Prize for our Navajo Water Project, which has brought clean, running water to hundreds of Native families across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in 2020, in McDowell County, WV. It has since brought clean, sustainable running water to hundreds of families in Southern West Virginia through public - private partnerships with the McDowell County PSD and East Logan PSD in Wyoming County. In addition to clean running water, the project is installing septic systems and connecting households to centralized sewer. The AWP is now expanding into neighboring states of Kentucky and Virginia to continue its quest of clean water for every Appalachian family. Our water projects expanded in 2022 when we launched our Colonias Water Project. This project works to bring clean, running water to the residents living in communities along the Texas-Mexico border. The Texas colonias are largely unincorporated, low-income communities that fall just outside city limits and often lack basic infrastructure. Our work began in Cochran colonia near El Paso. DigDeep partnered with residents, housing nonprofits, and county officials to innovate a new model for public-private-partnership that brings these basic services to families for the first time. Now we're getting the water flowing in 5 more communities. 

The Opportunity

DigDeep is looking for a collaborative, organized, and detail-oriented relationship builder to join our Development team as the Senior Manager, Foundation & Government Partnerships. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Senior Manager, Foundation & Government Partnerships will be responsible for taking the lead on DigDeep’s relationship management, engagement, and communication strategies with our foundation and government funding partners. Collaborating closely with other Development team members, communications staff, contractors, and program team members, the Senior Manager, Foundation & Government Partnerships will create short- and long-term plans for partner retention, diversification of revenue streams, and identification of new partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate will be an active listener, engaging storyteller, a quick learner and problem solver, and will demonstrate extreme attention to details, ability to manage multiple tasks, and a deep commitment to water as a human right.  

Key Responsibilities

This is what you’ll do once you join the team: 

1. Design and implement high-impact programs to bolster foundation and government partnerships and engagement strategy. 
2. Serve as a thought partner and contributor on transformational foundation and government grant proposals, report submissions, and grant solicitations, in order to position the organization for on-going and new support from funders.
3. Identify funding opportunities, as well as write and submit compelling proposals, in alignment with DigDeep’s focus areas and funding priorities.
4. Work collaboratively with other staff on proposals, reports, and communication for foundation and government funding partners. 
5. Initiate meetings with funders for the purpose of pitching proposals, cultivating relationships, and stewarding long-term partnerships. 
6. Conduct virtual introductions with prospective partners to determine strategic alignment and giving capacity.
7. In coordination with the CDO, arrange and actively participate in meetings with funders to deliver presentations, cultivate relationships, and steward long-term relationships.
8. Oversee the complete lifecycle of government grants, including compliance, monitoring, and reporting requirements with support from the Grants & Stewardship Manager.
9. Promote high levels of engagement for funding partners by working with DigDeep’s event staff and supporting the planning and curation of strategic partners site visits to DigDeep’s project sites across the United States. 
10. Build first-hand knowledge of the DigDeep model and impact by working collaboratively with other departments, participating in relevant programmatic discussions and activities, and traveling to visit project sites.
11. Contribute to successful development operations, which includes but is not limited to: providing timely information; responding to requests from team members regarding processes and administration; reviewing reports, as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. As the organization continues to evolve, duties or tasks may change without impacting the overall job description.

Competencies (Please reference our website for complete description of each competency below.)

1. Change Management\
2. Professional Communication
3. Influence
4. Judgement & Decision-Making
5. Ownership
6. Personal Development
7. Technical Expertise

Skills and Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience preferred
2. At least 5 years of applicable professional experience required; experience in the field of development/fundraising required; experience in foundation or government partnerships preferred.
3. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace required
4. Able to focus in the face of pressure, deliver against timelines and not be intimidated by tasks/time limitations
5. Experience with Slack, Asana, Zoom preferred
6. High computer literacy, and tech savviness required
7. Experience/Willingness to work across various cultural contexts and communicating across cultural differences
8. Willingness to travel, including but not limited to: Navajo Nation (AZ/NM/UT), West Virginia, Texas, Los Angeles, and additional locations, as needed

Compensation and Benefits

At DigDeep, we believe that great work requires a great job. We understand that people thrive with rest and holistic support, which is crucial for our long-term success. We take pride in offering top-notch benefits to our team across the United States, prioritizing their health and wellbeing, as well as providing additional support for our employees' families. If you join us, here’s how we’ll support you in your work:

At DigDeep, we believe that great work requires a great job. We understand that people thrive with rest and holistic support, which is crucial for our long-term success. We take pride in offering top-notch benefits to our team across the United States, prioritizing their health and wellbeing, as well as providing additional support for our employees' families. If you join us, here’s how we’ll support you in your work:

• Competitive wage to commensurate with level of position
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 23 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Annual Professional Development Stipend
• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement

• BrightPlan membership (Financial Wellness Benefit)
• Health Benefits
  • Employee Offering: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 100% employer paid
  • Spouse/Children/Family Offering: Employer covers up to $500 of the monthly cost for medical insurance for spouse/children/family; Employer covers 100% of the cost for dental and vision insurance for spouse/children/family
• One Medical membership 
• Life insurance, 100% employer paid
• Work laptop
• Monthly cell phone use allowance
• Monthly internet use allowance
• 15 paid holidays (including one week closure for Labor Day)
• Domestic travel 
• 401k retirement plan, with employer match 

Hiring Process 

For candidates who are selected to move forward, the interview process involves: one 30-minute phone screen; and two, 1-hour virtual panel interviews.

Interested? 

When applying, please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume. References should be available upon request. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No office visits. No calls please. Thank you. Click here to learn more.

In an effort to promote pay equity and transparency, DigDeep does not negotiate compensation outside of posted compensation ranges. DigDeep’s compensation is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to: internal budget analysis, external market value, internal pay alignment, and annual merit increases. A candidate’s compensation history will not be used in determining compensation at DigDeep.

Please note that DigDeep cannot provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Members of the Navajo Nation are strongly encouraged to apply.

DigDeep is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose. DigDeep is built on the principles of equity, transparency and the power of human experience. Your work will improve the daily lives of real people. We believe everybody should have the clean, running water they need to thrive. Join us, and we’ll close the US water gap in our lifetimes.

DigDeep is a certified Great Place to Work®