MISSION STATEMENT: To be a beacon of light by transforming lives in the Vincentian spirit of charity, justice, and mercy through interpersonal connectivity.
SUMMARY: The Grants Director (GD) has a passion for and is aligned with the Values and Mission of SVdP CARES, and the goal of ending homelessness and caring for the poor. The GD is responsible for leading the grants program for the agency. This includes the identification of new funding and the renewal of existing funding by collaboration and negotiation with government and private funders in order to secure financial support for SVdP CARES programs and operations. In addition to overseeing the development of a team to research and write grant proposals on behalf of SVdP CARES, this position will carry out these duties until additional staff are hired. The GD oversees the grants management system and will collaborate with program staff and finance to prepare the grant and adhere to the application timeline and all deadlines. The GD will also ensure that all reporting is completed by the deadline. The GD prepares a monthly Grants Procurement Report to be presented monthly to the Executive Team and secures any necessary approvals for grant applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time.)
- Lead the grants department.
- Lead and manage the grant application and fulfillment process with all internal stakeholders.
- Assist in the execution of the development department's strategy to maintain and increase private funding.
- Research and identify renewal and new grant funding opportunities and prepare and submit proposals for funding.
- Oversee, write, maintain, and steward multi-million-dollar federal grants, and all other public and private grants.
- Ensure adherence to all grant and reporting timelines.
- Furnish prospective funders with supporting documents.
- Manage and maintain timelines, grants, records, reporting, and other documentation utilizing a grants management system.
- Ability to tell the organization’s story and outcomes to funders and potential funders.
- Represent the organization to and interface with the funders using a variety of communication formats, including in person meetings.
- Ability to present proposals and reports at funder meetings when requested.
- Write sponsorship packages.
- Ability to understand complex budgets in collaboration with the CFO and organization leaders.
- Supervise and train the grant writer(s) and other grant staff.
- Maintain proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs.
- Stay up to date on trends in the grants industry to ensure the success of the department.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complies with all applicable training requirements.
- Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.
- Complies with work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.
- Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.
- Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
- Able to speak, write and understand English.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Must be sensitive to and respect cultural diversity amongst clients, staff and volunteers and able to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups.
- Flexible work schedule including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Ability to set appropriate limits, work under deadlines and multi-task.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, self-motivate, and deliver results.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Possess strong work ethics.
- Successfully pass Law Enforcement background screening.
- Valid Florida driver’s license if driving an agency vehicle or a personal vehicle for company business.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Participates in Agency Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program and Accreditation/Reaccreditation process.
- Mission driven attitude supplemented with integrity and passion.
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, personally and professionally.
- A high level of openness and willingness to receive feedback/suggestions from superiors and others, and to learn new skills to improve job performance.
- Evidence of deep alignment with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas, Inc. Mission and Values.
- Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
- Strong editing skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of government information sources.
- Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
- Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for government donors prospect research.
- Strong contributor in team environments
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word & Access)
- Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
- Proficient with fax machine/copier/scanner.
- Professional appearance at all times.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.
- Use of independent thinking and judgment.
- Ability to multi-task and think quickly.
- Must have an “all hands-on deck” attitude.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree, with master’s degree preferred.
- Five to seven years’ demonstrated ability to lead and direct a successful multimillion dollar grants program.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Ability to understand and help construct required, often complex, budgets for applications.
- Experience writing federal, state, city, and private foundation applications.
- Experience in non-profit social services and program operations is highly desirable.
Employee Benefits:
- 95% Employer paid Employee only coverage (zero ded, $10 co pay plan)
- 10k Employer paid Basic Life insurance.
- 120 hrs PTO accrued biweekly starting at day 1 of employment.
- 13 Paid Holidays to include Employee’s birthday and Date of Hire
- We also have various retention and referral bonuses.
- 2 weeks paid training to include DEI initiatives.
- Flexible schedules in most positions.
- 3% Employer match after 6 months.
- We also offer Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Shield, Legal Shield, Additional Life, FSA Medical, and FSA Dependent Care.