Grants & Community Partnerships Lead

United-Way; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of Tarrant County is seeking a Community Liaison to expand CCPD grant opportunities addressing crime and safety priorities. You will educate stakeholders, map resources, and coordinate with FWPD and UWTC Marketing on messaging campaigns.

The role requires 4+ years in grant work and community outreach, with strong communication and collaboration skills and a willingness to travel across Fort Worth.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States (No Sponsorship).
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• 4+ years of community outreach experience with diverse communities.
• 4+ years of grant experience or RFP development; working with prospective grantees preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines; high accuracy in all work.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and educate community stakeholders about CCPD funding opportunities.
• Map resources such as agencies, funding sources and contacts in the community.
• Serve as Grants representative on Partners with a Shared Mission Expert Panel for RFP reviews.
• Review and advise on community partnerships and sustainability.
• Coordinate police messaging campaigns and CCPD grant communications with FWPD and UWTC Marketing.
• Survey stakeholders on crime/safety problems and community capacity to respond.
• Advise FWPD staff on resource coordination toward department goals.
• Collaborate with Grant Navigator on successful referrals.

Skills

Public speaking

Community outreach

Grant writing

RFP development

Strong communication

Project management

MS Office

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

United Way of Tarrant County is seeking a Community Liaison to expand CCPD grant opportunities addressing crime and safety priorities. You will educate stakeholders, map resources, and coordinate with FWPD and UWTC Marketing on messaging campaigns.

The role requires 4+ years in grant work and community outreach, with strong communication and collaboration skills and a willingness to travel across Fort Worth.