Foundation Grants Manager — Donor Research & Proposals

Christian Career Center; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First in Tampa, FL is seeking a foundation grants manager to oversee grant-seeking efforts and support our development strategy. The role reports to the director of development and emphasizes grants, planned giving, and collaboration within the development team.

Requirements include 4+ years in nonprofit development with grant writing success, familiarity with HubSpot and Candid, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role, located in Tampa with a 90-day pathway to hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a nonprofit development program with demonstrated success in grant writing and planned giving management
• Considerable experience with a foundation research tool and a donor/contact management system (HubSpot and Candid experience preferred)
• Significant attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Aligned with the mission and cause of Family First and its programs, All Pro Dad and iMOM
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grantor and foundation opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Remain informed on industry best practices on grant opportunities, funding trends, and philanthropic developments.
• Establish a repository of grant proposal templates and maintain supporting documentation for grant requests.
• Manage all aspects of the grant submission process, including gathering required information and supporting documents; writing, editing, and preparing proposals; tracking the grant process through established procedures; and maintaining records of outcomes.
• Provide tracking and reporting for granted funds and deliverables as requested by leadership.
• In partnership with our estate planning vendor, manage campaigns and communications with established donors to ensure understanding of the opportunity and benefits of planned giving.
• Manage and execute campaigns to improve matching gift donations in conjunction with development managers.
• Manage other tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Grant writing

Nonprofit development

Donor relations

Project management

HubSpot

Candid

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HubSpot

Candid

Job description

Family First in Tampa, FL is seeking a foundation grants manager to oversee grant-seeking efforts and support our development strategy. The role reports to the director of development and emphasizes grants, planned giving, and collaboration within the development team.

Requirements include 4+ years in nonprofit development with grant writing success, familiarity with HubSpot and Candid, and strong communication skills. This is a hybrid role, located in Tampa with a 90-day pathway to hybrid work.