Director of Community Investments in San Antonio, Texas at Methodist Healthcare Ministries of S. Tx
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Community Investments provides strategic leadership for the organization’s grantmaking and community investment initiatives, advancing health equity and addressing social determinants of health. This role leads strategy development, oversees a high-performing team, and cultivates cross-sector partnerships to drive measurable, system-level impact across MHM’s service area.
Salary
Annual salary rate begins at $118,338.00. Mid range at $150,880.00. Actual starting rate will be commensurate with experience and education.
Scope and Impact
This role leads enterprise-wide community investment strategy and oversees grantmaking, capacity-building initiatives, and collaborative efforts across a 74-county service area. The Director is responsible for driving systems change, strengthening nonprofit partners, and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and funding philosophy. The position has significant influence on community health outcomes, organizational strategy, and external partnerships, and includes leadership of a multidisciplinary team and oversight of large-scale initiatives.
Decision Making Authority
This position operates with a high degree of autonomy under the direction of the VP of Community Investments. The Director exercises independent judgment in setting strategic priorities, designing programs, managing grant portfolios, and leading partnerships. Decision-making authority includes departmental leadership, program and investment strategy, and resource alignment, with accountability for performance outcomes and alignment with organizational goals.
Interactions / Working Relationships
- Internal: Frequent collaboration with executive leadership and departments including Policy & Advocacy, Strategy, Finance, and Operations
- External: Extensive engagement with nonprofit leaders, government agencies, healthcare systems, philanthropic partners, and community organizations
- Represents MHM in coalitions, collaboratives, and public forums
- Leads stakeholder convenings and facilitates cross-sector partnerships
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of community investment strategies focused on health equity and systems change (15%)
- Oversee grantmaking and capacity-building initiatives to ensure alignment and measurable impact (15%)
- Provide thought leadership in philanthropy, nonprofit capacity building, and systems change (10%)
- Identify emerging needs and design innovative programs and initiatives (10%)
- Guide development of training, workshops, and cohort-based learning programs (10%)
- Ensure program quality and continuous improvement using data and evaluation (10%)
- Supervise and develop team managers, fostering a high-performing culture (10%)
- Build and maintain strategic cross-sector partnerships (10%)
- Collaborate with internal departments to align organizational efforts (5%)
- Represent the organization in external engagements and stakeholder forums (5%)
Supervisory or Leadership Responsibilities
This position directly supervises staff and managers within the Community Investments department. Responsibilities include hiring, coaching, performance management, goal setting, and fostering professional development. The Director is responsible for building a collaborative, high-performing, and equity-focused team culture.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Licenses/Certifications: None required
- Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in philanthropy, grantmaking, nonprofit leadership, or community investment
- Minimum 4 years of experience in program/project management or strategic planning
- Minimum 4 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
- Minimum 4 years of grants management experience from a funder perspective
- Experience managing grant portfolios and large-scale initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Services, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience designing capacity-building initiatives
- Experience working across sectors (government, healthcare, academia, philanthropy)
- Demonstrated success advancing health equity and systems change
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Strategic leadership and systems thinking
- Strong relationship-building and partnership development
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Program design, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Team leadership, coaching, and performance management
- Organizational and project management skills
- Equity-informed and community-centered approach
Language Skills
- Fluent in English required
- Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred
- Ability to write reports and present information to diverse audiences
Technology and Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams)
- Online systems and grant/program management platforms
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Work Setting: Office and community-based environments
- Travel: Up to 20% for partner sites, convenings, and conferences
- Physical requirements: Standard office demands
- May require occasional evening or weekend work