Chief Grants Officer

Chief Grants Officer (CGO)

The Chief Grants Officer (CGO) 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.

1. 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

2. Grant Lifecycle Management

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

3. Proposal Development & Coordination

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

4. Compliance, Reporting & Deliverables (Primary Focus)

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

5. Outcome Measurement & Impact Alignment

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

6. Funder Relations & Stewardship

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

7. Systems & Process Improvement

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

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

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

*** Daily Free Lunch

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