The client, a foundation based in Houston, is seeking a Vice President for Grants to lead their grantmaking program in alignment with their mission to improve community health in Texas. The foundation believes that health is more than just medical care and focuses on addressing non-medical drivers of health to help all Texans live their healthiest lives. The VP for Grants will oversee the creation, design, and execution of grants, ensuring they align with the client's strategic priorities.
Reporting to a multidisciplinary leadership team, the Vice President for Grants will be responsible for the operational effectiveness of the grantmaking function. This includes developing grant structures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and sharing grant information with program, finance, and communications staff. The VP for Grants will also serve as a thought leader on the client's programmatic activities, working towards addressing priorities such as food and nutrition security, maternal health, and diabetes prevention to spark transformative change in Texas.
The client's new Strategic Framework emphasizes the importance of addressing non-medical drivers of health and integrating accessible health services, healthy communities, and health-promoting policies. The foundation's long-term commitment to investing in organizations and initiatives that support community health reflects their belief that all Texans deserve the opportunity to thrive. The VP for Grants will play a crucial role in advancing this vision by leading the client's grantmaking efforts to create a ripple effect of good health in Texas.