Chief Grants Officer

Chief Grants Officer

The Chief Grants Officer 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.

• Grant Strategy & Planning
• 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

• Required:
• 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
• Preferred:
• 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