Grants Specialist

Location: Tampa or Lakewood Ranch, FL (Hybrid Work Environment)

Why United Way Suncoast?

Do you want to be part of a non-profit organization that makes a difference in your community? Do you want to be part of a passionate team focused on improving the lives of others? Now is your opportunity! United Way Suncoast is seeking a Grants Specialist. The Grants Specialist supports the grant development strategy as a key component of aligning impact growth with sustainable revenue generation.

We're not asking you to apply for a job. We're asking you to embrace a movement that gives people the freedom to rise. In return, you'll be embraced by colleagues that will appreciate every contribution you make.

Our team members enjoy a work environment built on transparency and trust. There are many growth opportunities including the ability to learn about and contribute to efforts across the organization. We offer a competitive total rewards package including shortened benefit eligibility periods, several weeks of PTO, and no cost medical and dental options to name a few!

Objectives:

• Collaborates cross functionally to write compelling grant applications, ensuring alignment with financial and operational processes for restricted contributions.
• Collaborates to gather data for and draft funding proposals and report outcomes for individual gifts.
• Supports grant reporting and communication back to funding stakeholders once funding is secured. Communicates progress of funded programs to develop evaluation component of applications and a timeline for reporting progress.
• Contributes to accurate and timely record keeping via customer relationship management (CRM) software and other tools.
• Maintains understanding of grants and contributions with accounting standards, internal policies and procedures, and donor rules and regulations.
• Develops and refines processes to improve efficiency and achievement of goals and objectives.
• Consistently demonstrates Our Suncoast Code and Values including applicable elements of leading self, team, and organization.

Qualifications & Skills for Success:

• Typically requires four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent training or experience may be accepted in lieu.
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours.
• Bilingual or multilingual (English/Spanish/Creole) a plus.