Grants Specialist
Reports to : Grants Director
Location : Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. | Fort Myers Office
Classification : Salaried / Exempt
Overview
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. (CCDOV) provides services to people of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs. We offer a variety of housing and social service programs to individuals, families, and communities across ten counties in Southwest Florida.
The Grants Specialist provides comprehensive administrative support for all grant-related activities including research, application development, contract administration, reporting, and compliance. This position maintains CCDOV's presence across all web-based federal, state, and local grant platforms while supporting the grants team with research, writing, and documentation management.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support with all pre- and post-award grants and contracts administration.
- Maintain / update CCDOV's presence on all federal, state, local, and private foundation funding platforms.
- Develop and maintain a highly organized and centralized file repository in SharePoint.
- Secure and organized agency grant applications, contracts, support documents, reports, and important correspondence with funders.
- Research and identify potential funding opportunities aligned with CCDOV's mission and programs.
- Assist with monitoring funding opportunities and reporting on key strategic priorities.
- Assist with the development of grant narratives and budgets as needed.
- Assist with the development of grant-related policies and procedures, securing letters of support, and other duties that support the grants administration team.
- Support grant implementation procedures and provide ongoing support for new program development.
- Attend weekly grants and strategic management team meetings and provide organized summary reports on compliance activities and upcoming funder requirements.
- Coordinate with program staff to collect program outcomes and impact stories for reporting purposes.
- Track active grants and maintain accurate grant files and documentation in grant management platforms.
- Prepare and assist with timely submission of reports to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
- Help draft acknowledgment letters and updates to grant funders.
- Complete grants management professional development, as assigned by the Director of Grants.
- Other duties as assigned.