Grants Director

• Location Remote - Deland, FL, United States
• Base Pay $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia is, “a place with a heart”, our mission is to feed the hungry, house the homeless, and prevent homelessness.

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

In collaboration with the Executive Leadership team and direct service departments, the Grants Director leads the acquisition and oversight of external funds from grant-funding partners that power the services provided by the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia (NHCWV). This position leads the coordination of the various agency service departments in grant-funding implementation, documentation, and reporting in alignment with funder requirements and agency standards.

• Performs research to identify new funding opportunities among public databases, forums, and within nonprofit development organizations
• Maintain a list of funding priorities in collaboration with department directors and Executive Leadership to guide research and funding applications
• Completes the application for new grant funding, including writing narrative essays and collecting data reports from agency service departments
• Participate in ongoing professional development and networking to learn of new local, state, and federal funding opportunities
• When delegated, facilitate presentations to funding partners on behalf of the agency, to provide education on NHCWV services and public need
• Create and maintain a dashboard system for tracking grant reporting deadlines, required meetings, and other deliverables for current funding
• Lead a monthly meeting of funded program leadership to communicate upcoming deadlines, identify support needs, and share information
• Prepare and submit ongoing reporting as required by each funding partner in accordance with written standards
• Collaborate with the Data Quality Assurance Specialist, program leadership, and the Finance department to collect data needed for reports
• As a member of the NHCWV Leadership team, participate and prepare for monthly meetings alongside department leaders
• Review service data and financial spending reports to ensure that funds are being utilized in accordance with funder guidelines; communicate discrepancies to department directors promptly to identify a corrective action plan

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, English, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Experience:
  • At least two years’ experience in human services, social work, or other nonprofit industry.
  • Two years’ experience in grant writing, administration, or program management.
• Qualifications:
  • Applicants must participate in a Florida Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) background screen; for more information, visit  .
  • Must pass initial and subsequent random / periodic drug screen.
• Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated strengths in narrative storytelling.
  • Proficiency in time and project management, with the ability to work collaboratively on a team to achieve a common goal
  • Previous experience utilizing the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) database, or other electronic medical record software, preferred.