Grant Specialist

Jewish Family & Childrens Service Of The Suncoast • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

The Grant Specialist is a key member of the Development team and supports the growth of JFCS by maintaining a strong grant program, managing grant reporting and deadlines, identifying grant opportunities, cultivating funder relationships, and assisting with corporate sponsorships and volunteer activities. The role sits within the Development & Marketing Department, which is responsible for fundraising, public relations, digital marketing, content creation, and community outreach.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a similar field.
• At least three years of fundraising and donor relations experience, with a proven track record of building and sustaining donor or funder relationships and meeting revenue goals.
• Demonstrated success preparing and submitting grant proposals, including cultivating relationships with foundations.
• Budget and financial literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Experience planning and executing volunteer, fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve activity and revenue goals.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to cultural competency and working with diverse populations.
• Ability to attend volunteer and networking events to promote JFCS.
• Passion for JFCS’s mission and ability to inspire donors.
• Completion of all required agency-wide and program-specific training courses.
• Ability to perform desk work with extended computer use, work occasional irregular hours and under pressure, and travel to off-site meetings during and outside typical business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Development experience with a human services agency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRMs such as DonorPerfect and Constant Contact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit grant reports and funder documentation, including progress, final, and financial reports tied to restricted funds.
• Manage grant deadlines, the grant calendar, and the master grant tracker; ensure reporting requirements are met on time.
• Identify foundation, corporate, and other grant opportunities aligned with JFCS programs and priorities.
• Work with the Director of Philanthropy/Donor Relations Officer to prioritize larger opportunities and assist with proposal development and submission.
• Prepare proposals that accurately represent JFCS programs, outcomes, and funder priorities.
• Develop new foundation relationships, maintain existing funder relationships, and cultivate prospects for JFCS programs and services.
• Assist with securing corporate and financial sponsorships, including researching and soliciting corporate donations.
• Support annual fundraising efforts, including corporate sponsor activities.
• Help plan and execute fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events.
• Support volunteer activities related to fundraising and events.
• Attend volunteer and networking events to promote JFCS.

What This Job Offers

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