Grant Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Grants Manager is responsible for securing funding to support Feeding South Florida’s mission through the development and management of grant opportunities, including renewals and new funding prospects. This role leads the research, writing, submission, and reporting of grants in a timely and strategic manner while managing the Grants Coordinator. The Grants Manager works collaboratively across departments to gather accurate programmatic and financial information, ensure compliance with grant requirements, meet deadlines, and strengthen philanthropic support for the organization’s programs and initiatives.

COMPENSATION: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage FSF’s grant funding efforts including research opportunities, developing strategies, overseeing the accuracy and timeliness of grant applications, meeting all grant deadlines, and compiling monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
• Oversee the Grants Coordinator.
• Schedule and manage biweekly grant meetings.
• Develop and manage a shared grant tracking document/process.
• Compile and maintain hunger-related material and statistical data, including the compilation of external data from other sources.
• Work closely with the Philanthropy Managers to seek new corporate, foundation, and government grant revenue sources.
• Develop and maintain all timelines for grants and projects with all appropriate FSF departments.
• Implement appropriate metrics that evaluate and gauge effectiveness and impact to allow continuous improvement.
• Serve as the administrative liaison with the Finance team to ensure funding budgets are built collaboratively and that grant funds are drawn down in accordance with donor expectations.
• Ensure proper donor stewardship including appropriate follow-up, meetings, and drafting funding/impact reports.
• Stay current with impact evaluation, food security, food systems, and food bank trends, research, and literature.
• Assist management as necessary.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, human services, or a related field.
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills, including proper grammar and knowledge of AP Writing Guidelines.
• Minimum 3-5 years of grant writing experience with private foundations, government (local, state, and federal) contracts, and corporations.
• Successful history of funded projects and high net worth portfolio
• Efficient time management skills with a strong ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, while paying extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn quickly and grasp new overarching concepts while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment and strong decision-making ability.
• Ability to work with confidential donor information.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude with a desire to take the initiative and ensure excellence.
• Computer literacy: the ability to use Windows-based software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learn customized, internal FSF systems.
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively as a member of a professional team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hours of Operation: Although organization hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., this management level position will work closer to 45-50 hours per week, especially during peak times such as holiday seasons, growing seasons, and disaster response. After-hours business work is required occasionally throughout the year.
• Environment: This position works in a typical office setting. There may be extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or bending; listening, talking, and/or visual concentration; writing and/or computer use. Occasional work will occur in the warehouse or outside in fields and warehouses in inclement weather. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Travel: FSF serves four counties so there is often same-day travel between the counties, using a personal vehicle, and occasional out-of-town travel for meetings, conferences, or special events.
• OSHA Standards: Lifting requirements are 25 pounds and when lifting loads heavier than 25 pounds, use two or more people to lift the load.

ORGANIZATION
Feeding South Florida (FSF) is a member of the Feeding America network and the leading domestic hunger relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. As one of the largest food banks in the Feeding America network, FSF is responsible for serving 25 percent of the state’s food insecure population. A four-star rated organization by Charity Navigator, FSF is one of the most efficient nonprofits nationally; over 98 percent of all donations are put back into the community.

CORE VALUES
FSF values service above all else. We’re looking for innovative and strategic thinkers who are committed to improving the lives of those around them. FSF “Friendly Food Bankers” embrace the enormity of our role in the community and know that serving others comes before any one individual. Friendly Food Bankers have compassion, dedication, act with integrity, and are committed to stewardship and inclusion.

WE PROVIDE
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K matching contribution, Paid Time Off (PTO); a diverse team that is representative of the community we serve; continuous learning opportunities; a high-performance culture that will help challenge and grow your skill set.

COMPENSATION: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually