Grant Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Sunrise, FL 33351Position Type: Full TimePosition Summary

The Grant Writer is responsible for leading all grant-related activities across JAFCO, including research, writing, submission, reporting, and funder relationship management. This role supports all JAFCO programs, JAFCO’s Children’s Village, Children’s Ability Center, Eagles’ Haven, and Family Matters, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission

Role and Responsibilities

This person’s job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Grant Strategy & Pipeline Development

Build and manage a comprehensive grant pipeline (foundation, corporate, and government sources)
Identify new funding opportunities aligned with each program’s needs and growth strategy
Develop annual and multi-year grant strategies in partnership with leadership
Maintain a grants calendar with deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal timelines


Proposal Development & Submission

Write compelling, high-quality grant proposals, LOIs, and applications
Translate programmatic work into clear, data-driven narratives
Collaborate with program leaders to gather outcomes, budgets, and impact stories
Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and aligned with funder priorities


Reporting & Compliance

Prepare and submit timely grant reports (programmatic and financial)
Track outcomes and ensure compliance with funder requirements
Work with finance and program teams to align reporting data and budgets
Maintain detailed documentation of all grant activity


Data & Tracking

Utilize database and technology tools to track relevant grant data
Support database functions across development areas
Backup database team on donor and grant processing information


Funder Relationship Management

Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional funders
Coordinate site visits, tours, and funder engagement opportunities
Develop stewardship strategies to support renewals and long-term partnerships
Collaborate with leadership on strategic funder communications


Internal Collaboration

Partner with program leaders across:
Children’s Village, Children’s Ability Center, Eagles’ Haven, Family Matters
Support cross-program funding opportunities and integrated proposals
Align grant strategy with broader development and organizational goals


Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support agency operations
QualificationsCompetencies

Strong grant writing and storytelling ability
Strategic thinking and pipeline management
Data interpretation and outcome measurement
Relationship-building and donor stewardship
Organization and deadline management

Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required 
3–5+ years of grant writing experience (human services preferred)
Proven track record of securing institutional funding
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect) preferred
Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Comfortable working with database systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor and presentation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment

EOE

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