Senior Grant Writer

Role Description

The Senior Grant Writer researches foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities and develops successful grant applications to advance CHS strategic objectives and priorities. Overall, the Senior Grant Writer contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families.

• Manage, write, and submit grant proposals and supporting documents for foundation, corporation, and government funding.
• Conduct prospect research on public and private funding opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
• Present details about funding opportunities to other CHS team members.
• Maintain accurate records in Client Relationship Management.
• Provide grant technical support to Grant Writers and other CHS Team members.
• Support program design for funding opportunities by researching and summarizing program components such as evidence-based models.
• Present research related to program design to other CHS team members.
• Collaborate with other CHS team members to create SMART outcomes.
• Collaborate with other grant writers to manage, write, and submit grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Maintain effective, positive relationships through communication with prospective and current grantors, as well as with functional/statewide team members.
• Participate in grant technical training provided by funding sources.
• Keep abreast of the changing grant landscape and proposal requirements.
• Keep CHS management apprised of projected, pending, and submitted grant proposals.
• Prepare post-award documentation in a timely fashion and submit to all relevant parties.
• Participate in grant pre-bid conferences as needed.
• Review funder follow-up reports as needed.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.
• Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.
• Participate actively in departmental meetings, training, and education.
• Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures, and other regulations.
• Assist with training other team members and providing backup when necessary.
• Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services from an accredited university, required; Master’s degree, preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Five years of successful experience in federal, state, and foundation grant writing and administration, required.
• Experience working in a social services related non-profit agency, strongly preferred.
• Experience administering the grant writing process for a social services related non-profit agency, strongly preferred.
• Experience utilizing a fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) system.
• Experience planning, preparing, and delivering grant-writing workshops.
• Experience with providing support, training, and supervision of the grant writing process.

Requirements

• Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.

Competencies

• Knowledge of grant writing, social services, non-profits, and child welfare.
• Skills in planning, project management, organization, and time management.
• Critical thinking, oral and superior technical written communication skills.
• Collaboration and teamwork, consulting and facilitation, coaching and mentoring.
• Proficiency in computer-based information systems and software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture.
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history.
• Growth and professional development opportunities.
• Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays.

Company Description

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.