Feeding South Florida is hiring a
Responsibilities
Manage FSF’s grant funding efforts including researching 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 grants meeting
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, drafting funding/impact reports.
Stay current with impact evaluation, food security, food systems, and food bank trends, research, and literature.
Assist management as necessary.
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 track record of funded projects and high net worth portfolio
Efficient time management skills with 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: ability to use Windows-based software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as learn customized, internal FSF systems.
Flexibility and the ability to work effectively as a member of a professional team.