Grants Director chez Broward Partnership

Description

I. JOB SUMMARY:

At Broward Partnership for the Homeless, we believe that lasting change begins with opportunity, and that opportunity begins with resources. The Grants Director plays a critical role in ensuring that BPHI secures and manages the funding necessary to fulfill our mission of helping individuals and families rebuild their lives with dignity, compassion, and purpose.

Under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, this position is responsible for all public and private pre-award grant activities and all post-award activities for private funders. The Grants Director leads the development and submission of competitive and compelling proposals, oversees compliance and reporting for funded initiatives, and fosters strong relationships with funding partners. Working collaboratively across departments, this role ensures that BPHI’s grants align with strategic priorities, meet funder requirements, and contribute to the overall sustainability and growth of the organization.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Strategic Planning & Oversight

1. Works with the Executive Leadership Team to identify strategic funding priorities and ensure that proposal and budget documents are reviewed and approved through BPHI’s internal processes prior to submission.
2. Leads monthly Grants Committee meetings to monitor grant awards, ensuring projects remain on track, expenditures are appropriate, and goals and objectives are met according to the terms of each agreement.
3. Provides direct supervision, leadership, and direction to the Grants Manager. Performs staff evaluations, coordinates work responsibilities, and supports staff development and accountability.

• Pre-Award Activities (Public & Private Funders)

1. Conducts research to identify public and private grant opportunities that align with BPHI’s strategic initiatives and goals. Collaborates with the Chief Development Officer to identify, screen, and distribute appropriate opportunities.
2. Oversees the grant proposal and program development process for all funding sources, collaborating with the CPO, CAO, Finance Department, and program leadership to determine needs, craft compelling narratives, and develop program budgets.
3. Develops and maintains a comprehensive grants database and deadlines calendar to track proposal submissions and outcomes. Conducts monthly grant prospect meetings with appropriate members of the leadership team. 
4. Carries out procedures designed to increase efficiency and quality of proposals, including innovative ways to streamline the grant and contracts process.

• Post-Award Grants Management (Private Funders)

1. Oversees all post-award activities for private funders, including required reporting, monitoring progress toward outcomes, and ensuring compliance with funder expectations.
2. Works closely with the Grants Manager to ensure ongoing compliance with contracts, grant agreements, and regulatory standards.
3. Maintains grant and contract databases and files to ensure accuracy and compliance of reporting.
4. Generates letters, acknowledgments, and other follow-ups to ensure continued funder engagement and financial commitment to BPHI.
5. Provides support, as needed, to the CAO and Contracts Manager in their work managing grants and contracts from public funding sources. 

• Collaboration, Compliance & Financial Stewardship

1. Works with the Finance Department and multidisciplinary leadership team to ensure the timely and appropriate expenditure of all grant funds.
2. Ensures that staff reviews, understands, and implements all requirements of grants and contracts, including contractually required reports, schedules, and financial or outcome data.
3. Serves as an active member of the Quality Improvement / Quality Assurance (QA/QI) Committee and implements process improvements based on findings.
4. Maintains positive relationships with all current and prospective funders and assists with program reviews and site visits.
5. Ensures that all organizational, local, state, and federal program guidelines are met and followed.

• General Responsibilities

1. Attends required and assigned staff meetings and trainings.
2. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Development Officer.
3. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

V. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Grants Director works in settings of Broward Partnership, including offices, classrooms, group rooms as well as being involved in other areas of Broward Partnership programs both on and off campus. In addition, the position is active in the community as situations warrant, representing Broward Partnership.

Requirements

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Public Administration, Finance, Journalism, Business Administration or related field with at least five years’ experience. A master’s degree preferred. Supervisory experience required. Five years’ experience in writing and being awarded public and private grants. Experienced in higher level decision-making, leadership, management, critical and analytical thinking. Ability to identify problems and effectively carry out solutions. Professional writing, skilled in internet research, and highly skilled with Microsoft Office programs. Experience with the public and private grant application processes and cycle. Solid understanding of budgets, development, and compliance as they relate to proposals, grants and contracts. Must be able to work flexible hours and possess a valid Florida driver’s license.