Grant Development Manager

Easter Seals Florida • Daytona Beach, FL

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About The Position

Easterseals Florida is seeking a grants and funding professional to coordinate its funding portfolio across Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the role oversees the funding lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and pursuing funding to managing awarded funds, meeting commitments, achieving outcomes, and providing funders with exceptional stewardship. The position acts as a strategic partner, helping align resources with organizational priorities and turn funding into lasting community impact for individuals and families served.

Success includes actively pursuing funding opportunities, keeping grant commitments and deadlines on track, ensuring funded programs achieve promised outcomes and use resources appropriately, and maintaining strong funder relationships that support renewals and expanded funding. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, at least five years of relevant experience, strong project and financial skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities. The position is full-time, pays $70,000 per year, and includes insurance and time-off benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience in grants management, institutional giving, grant writing, government contracts, nonprofit program management, or a related field.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial aptitude.
• Excellent writing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Internet, and donor database systems.
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to drive a personal vehicle for Easterseals Florida business needs, including a minimum age of 21 and a good driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with government grants or contracts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities that support Easterseals Florida's mission and strategic goals.
• Coordinate grant proposals, applications, and funding requests with program and organizational leaders.
• Coordinate grant-related activities among Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership.
• Guide grants and contracts throughout the funding lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accountability, and successful execution.
• Monitor grant performance, outcomes, budgets, and spending to identify opportunities, challenges, and potential risks.
• Analyze programmatic and financial information to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and communications that demonstrate impact, outcomes, and responsible stewardship of funding.
• Support proactive funder communication, transparency, and exceptional stewardship.

Benefits

• Live and on-demand professional development opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Several supplemental insurance policies.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community and the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level