Policy and Development Director

Who we are:

Sierra Health Foundation is a private philanthropy with a mission to invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships, and programs that improve health and quality of life for all Californians. The foundation is committed to improving health outcomes and reducing health disparities through convening, educating, and strategic grant-making. https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

Sierra Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer; we value employees with diverse backgrounds, expressions, and experiences. The more diverse our team is, the stronger we’ll become. With the common goal of forging a new path to promote health, racial equity, and racial justice in our communities, we want and need a team that can bring their unique perspectives and stories to the table to best support our communities.

Sierra Health Foundation currently operates on a hybrid work schedule with core in-office days of Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and optional telework days on Mondays and Fridays.

Please attach both a resume and cover letter with your application.

The Policy and Development Director will be based out of the Sacramento office and is responsible for leading the Foundation’s local, state, and federal legislative and policy advocacy efforts, including the implementation and oversight of effective policy-focused engagement by staff. The position is a member of the Senior Management Team and is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with elected and appointed officials, policy organizations, and community partners while monitoring the status of legislative and policy proposals that impact the Foundation’s ability to promote the health and wellbeing of all Californians.

In addition, the Director will help identify, develop and/or advance funding opportunities with public and private sources, including foundations, government, for-profit business partners, and individual donors.

• Support the Executive Management Team to develop an annual policy priority framework while preserving sufficient flexibility to respond to emergent issues.
• Provide leadership and guidance for executive, administrative and program team efforts to navigate and influence policy and administrative systems at local, state, and federal levels.
• Collaborate with community partners and other advocates to design and implement policy strategies to advance approved policy priorities.
• Educate and update Foundation and Center staff on policy reform opportunities and collaborate with program leadership to plan and execute responses in specific project areas.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic institutional and management team relationships with policymakers and government leaders.
• On an ongoing basis, review, refine and update the Foundation’s annual public policy framework to ensure relevance and responsiveness.
• Elevate and amplify the Foundation and Center’s advocacy and system change efforts by organizing and participating in public education activities and supporting the development program staff testimony.
• Develop a vision for and build the Foundation’s in-house policy practice, institutionalizing the approach throughout both Foundation and The Center.
• Support and/or participate in legislative hearings, administrative advocacy, and regulatory proceedings in various jurisdictions.
• Attend and present at relevant convenings, conferences, webinars, panels, and other opportunities to learn about emerging policy issues to expand the Foundation’s network and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and lobbying requirements as appropriate.
• Convene and facilitate meetings and working groups with the social determinants of health in focus with coalition partners, experts, advocates, business organizations, associations, outside counsel and others to develop relationships, strengthen networks to address barriers to equity-centered policy.
• Foster and implement information sharing and insights on state and federal regulatory issues with coalition partners, aiding in the translation of complex and technical issues.
• Track pertinent policy and regulatory dockets and…