Chief Grants Officer

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

The Chief Grants Officer (CGO) is responsible for leading Fuller Center’s grant strategy, execution, and compliance, ensuring the organization secures, manages, and successfully delivers on all grant-funded initiatives. This role oversees the full lifecycle of grant funding—from prospecting and proposal development to reporting, compliance, and renewal—with a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in grant development and management
Proven success securing large-scale grant funding (six- and seven-figure awards)
Strong knowledge of grant compliance and reporting requirements, including government funding
Experience working across program, finance, and leadership teams
Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
Verify that all applicants are legally able to work in the United States via e-Verify

Nice To Haves

Experience in early childhood education, youth development, or human services
Familiarity with Florida funding streams (e.g., ELC, CDBG, state/federal programs)
Experience building or scaling a grants function
Knowledge of data tracking and outcome measurement systems

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Fuller Center’s grant funding strategy aligned with organizational goals
Build and manage a multi-year pipeline of foundation, corporate, and government grants
Identify and prioritize opportunities that align with program capacity and impact
Partner with leadership to establish and track grant revenue targets
Oversee all stages of the grant process: Prospecting, Proposal development and submission, Award management, Reporting and renewal
Ensure all submissions are high-quality, timely, and aligned with organizational messaging
Maintain a centralized grants calendar and tracking system
Lead development of grant proposals, including: Narrative writing, Program alignment (in partnership with program leadership), Budget development (in coordination with Finance)
Coordinate across departments to ensure proposals are accurate, compelling, and compliant
Translate program outcomes into clear, data-driven narratives
Ensure near 100% on-time and accurate submission of all grant reports
Track and manage all grant deliverables, including: Performance metrics, Required documentation, Outcome reporting
Partner with internal teams to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness
Identify and address compliance risks proactively
Support all external audits, monitoring visits, and funder reviews
Work with program leadership to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
Ensure grant-funded programs demonstrate measurable outcomes, including but not limited to: Educational progress, Family engagement, Program participation and retention
Align grant reporting with broader organizational reporting to leadership, board, and funders
Maintain strong relationships with funders, including: Foundations, Government agencies, Corporate partners
Serve as the primary point of contact for grant-related communication
Position Fuller Center for renewals and long-term funding opportunities
Develop and maintain efficient systems for: Grant tracking, Reporting workflows, Documentation standards
Improve internal processes to increase: Efficiency of submissions, Accuracy of reporting, Cross-department coordination
Train staff on grant requirements and documentation expectations