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Heart of Florida United Way is the largest provider of funds to our most critical health and human service programs serving central Florida. Our fundraising efforts ensure that quality health and human service programs are available for hundreds of thousands of residents of Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. We are currently seeking a Director of Grant Activities / Grant Writer to join our team.
Director of Grant Activities / Grant Writer
Working with the President/CEO and Vice President of Community Impact, the Director of Grant Activities / Grant Writer will identify, prepare and procure health and human service grant opportunities to support the organizational needs of Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW) and Community Impact strategies. You will conduct ongoing research on health and human service secondary data and community-based research, review research findings, compile statistics and assist with tracking of Community Impact Performance Measurement Framework to support the work of Community Impact Council and Cabinets. You will be responsible for performing the following duties:
• Research and identify grant opportunities to support HFUW organizational needs and Community Impact strategies
• Prepare and implement grant procurement timelines leading to successful grant applications
• Conduct all aspects of grant submission process to include research, identification and coordination of internal and external collaborative partners, identification and collection of support letters leading to successful grant applications
• Design policies and procedures, guidelines for reporting and grant evaluation processes necessary to track the execution of all successful grant contracts
• Manage all grant contract report obligations to ensure timely and accurate submission of required reports
• Research and collect community-level indicator data from a variety of sources to assist with Community Impact Performance Measurement Framework to track baseline trends related to community indicators and the HFUW's Community Impact initiatives
• Produce written, tabular and visual materials for internal and external reports and presentations
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
• a Bachelor's degree in the area of Behavioral or Social Services
• Public Administration
• Business Management
• Organization Development
• or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of grant writing experience
• proven successful track record including government grants
• Master's degree preferred.
This motivated team player will also possess the following skills, abilities and attributes:
• Strong existing computer skills with Microsoft Office, statistical software and general Internet and electronic communications, word processing, database and publishing software
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational, follow-up, analytical and problem solving skills
Benefits:
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, we offer:
• a competitive salary
• medical
• dental
• 8 paid holidays
• 2 weeks vacation
• a positive, fun working environment.
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This role indicates that unconditional authorization for this country is desirable: United States
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Develop Proposals and Presentations |
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Extremely Detailed Oriented in Filling Out Paperwork |
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Public Speaking Experience |
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Strong Computer Skills with Microsoft Office, Statistical Software, and General Internet and Electronic communications |
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Thorough Research Capabilities |
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Ideal candidates should at least have a Bachelor's Degree.
About the desired academic experiences: "• Bachelor’s degree in the area of Behavioral or Social Services, Public Administration, Business Management, Organization Development, or equivalent experience required. Master’s level degree preferred."
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Enter your relevant academic experience:
GPA Overall: Your cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
for all classes completed.
GPA In Major: Your grade point average on a 4.0 scale for classes
completed for your major.
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This role is looking for a minimum of 3-6 years experience in the areas of General Business, Sales, Marketing & PR, Financial Services and Services - Other.
About the desired work experience: "• 5 years or more of grant writing experience with proven successful track record including government grants required."
Do you have any experience in these areas? If so, tell us about it here:
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Your total experience in the area of
General Business
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Your total experience in the area of
Sales, Marketing & PR
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Your total experience in the area of
Financial Services
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Your total experience in the area of
Services - Other
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| 4. This position is located in Orlando, FL. Is this a good work location for you? |
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The above information combined with the contact information
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