Strategic Grants & Funding Lead

Easter-Seal; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and лич

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Insurance Policies

401(k) Savings Plan

Easterseals Cares Wellness Program

Work Life Balance

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Job summary

Easterseals Florida seeks a Strategic Grants & Funding Manager to centralize grants funding lifecycle, coordinating Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership to turn opportunities into mission impact. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you’ll oversee proposals, compliance, and stewardship to maximize outcomes for people served.

The role emphasizes strategic partnership, accountability, and strong relationships with funders, while aligning resources with organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of experience in grants management, institutional giving, grant writing, government contracts, nonprofit program management, or related field.
• Experience with government grants or contracts preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Strong project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial aptitude.
• Excellent writing, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate funding opportunities that support Easterseals Florida's mission and strategic goals.
• Coordinate the development of grant proposals, applications, and funding requests in partnership with program and organizational leaders.
• Serve as the central point of coordination among Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership for grant-related activities.
• Guide the management of grants and contracts throughout the funding lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accountability, and successful execution.
• Monitor grant performance, outcomes, budgets, and spending to identify opportunities, challenges, and potential risks.
• Analyze programmatic and financial information to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports and communications that demonstrate impact, outcomes, and responsible stewardship of funding.
• Help strengthen funder relationships by supporting proactive communication, transparency, and exceptional stewardship.

Skills

Grant management

Strategic thinking

Proposal development

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Donor database systems

Job description

Easterseals Florida seeks a Strategic Grants & Funding Manager to centralize grants funding lifecycle, coordinating Philanthropy, Programs, Finance, and Leadership to turn opportunities into mission impact. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, you’ll oversee proposals, compliance, and stewardship to maximize outcomes for people served.

The role emphasizes strategic partnership, accountability, and strong relationships with funders, while aligning resources with organizational priorities