Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Grants Writer
DEPARTMENT: Resource Development
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Grants
SALARY/FLSA STATUS: Exempt/Non-Exempt, Full Time/Part Time
ORGANIZATION MISSION:
The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Tampa Bay is to provide high-quality, out-of-school Club experiences to ensure our young people, especially those who need us most, are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for their future, demonstrate good character & citizenship, and live a healthy lifestyle.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Grants, the Grants Writer is responsible for researching, writing and securing both public and private grants necessary in order to meet the needs of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast and Tampa Bay's annual operations and club functions. This position includes being responsible for all areas of grant management from research, solicitation, tracking, reporting, and identifying for both private and public grants. The Grant Writer will maintain and create positive and productive relationships with said foundations and agencies. The Grants Writer will also be a key representative of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast & Tampa Bay.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee and conduct research of prospective government, corporate and foundation grant opportunities.
Manage, renew, and grow the grant portfolio.
Serve as key grant writer for the organization, which includes federal and state grants.
Work with the organization's Controller to develop budgets that support funding requests.
Assist with the evaluation and achievement of grant-funded programs to meet funding requirements.
Maintain a portfolio of grant applications, ensuring the best quality upon submission.
QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional budget management and project management skills.
Significant experience with a mission-driven approach to accomplishing organizational goals.
Bachelor's Degree in related field such as Business, English etc. preferred
Experience in persuasive and technical writing.
Six years of related grant writing experience and leadership roles strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience, strong grant writing skills in a portfolio - including federal, state, and local foundation funders.
Strong ability to effectively manage a team.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-starter with a key ability to problem-solve and negotiate with diplomacy.
Strong leadership ability and confidence in communication ideas with support team, board members, and CEO.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc. - and database applications
TRAVEL:
Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Tampa Bay for training and/or other business purposes. Remote work may be available with prior supervisory approval.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.
DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodation will be possible and based on an individual basis.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Signed by:
Printed Name:
Date: ________________________________ Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Local area, Remote job,