Grants Specialist

Diocese of Venice in Florida•Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. (CCDOV) provides services to people of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs. We offer a variety of housing and social service programs to individuals, families, and communities across ten counties in Southwest Florida. The Grants Specialist provides comprehensive administrative support for all grant-related activities including research, application development, contract administration, reporting, and compliance. This position maintains CCDOV's presence across all web-based federal, state, and local grant platforms while supporting the grants team with research, writing, and documentation management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience required.
Possess highly developed administrative and organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
Able to manage time and resources efficiently and resolve problems quickly.
3-5 years’ experience in a similar role or high-functioning administrative support role in a non-profit.
Proficiency with MS suite and online platforms – gov; Foundation Directory, InstrumentL, etc.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Must pass Level II Background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with publicly funded non-profit preferred.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local grant regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support with all pre- and post-award grants and contracts administration.
Maintain/update CCDOV's presence on all federal, state, local, and private foundation funding platforms.
Develop and maintain a highly organized and centralized file repository in SharePoint.
Secure and organized agency grant applications, contracts, support documents, reports, and important correspondence with funders.
Research and identify potential funding opportunities aligned with CCDOV's mission and program.s
Assist with monitoring funding opportunities and reporting on key strategic priorities.
Assist with the development of grant narratives and budgets as needed.
Assist with the development of grant-related policies and procedures, securing letters of support, and other duties that support the grants administration team.
Support grant implementation procedures and provide ongoing support for new program development
Attend weekly grants and strategic management team meetings and provide organized summary reports on compliance activities and upcoming funder requirements.
Coordinate with program staff to collect program outcomes and impact stories for reporting purposes.
Track active grants and maintain accurate grant files and documentation in grant management platforms.
Prepare and assist with timely submission of reports to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Help draft acknowledgment letters and updates to grant funders.
Complete grants management professional development, as assigned by the Director of Grants.
Other duties as assigned.