Strategic Grants & Funding Manager
About The Position
Easterseals Florida is seeking a Strategic Grants & Funding Manager to coordinate its funding portfolio and connect Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the role oversees the funding lifecycle, from identifying and pursuing opportunities through managing awards, meeting commitments, achieving outcomes, and providing funders with exceptional stewardship. The position is a strategic partner in aligning resources with organizational priorities and translating funding into lasting community impact for the individuals and families Easterseals Florida serves. Success in this role means actively pursuing funding opportunities, keeping grant commitments and deadlines on track, helping funded programs achieve promised outcomes, ensuring resources are fully and appropriately utilized, and providing funders with strong stewardship. The work supports stronger funder relationships, successful renewals, expanded funding opportunities, and greater community impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an 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, solutions-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability to meet approved driver qualifications to drive a personal vehicle for Easterseals Florida business needs, including minimum age of 21 and a good driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with government grants or contracts is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate funding opportunities that support Easterseals Florida’s mission and strategic goals.
- Coordinate the development of grant proposals, applications, and funding requests with program and organizational leaders.
- Coordinate grant-related activities among Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership.
- Guide grant and contract management throughout the funding lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accountability, and successful execution.
- Monitor grant performance, outcomes, budgets, and spending to identify opportunities, challenges, and risks.
- Analyze programmatic and financial information to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Prepare reports and communications demonstrating impact, outcomes, and responsible stewardship of funding.
- Support proactive funder communication, transparency, and exceptional stewardship.
- Help ensure grant commitments and deadlines stay on track, funded programs achieve promised outcomes, and awarded resources are fully and appropriately utilized.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental insurance policies
- 401(k) savings plan
- Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
- Professional development opportunities, both live and on demand
- Work-life balance
- Opportunity to make a difference in the community and organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
