Senior Grants Manager

Job Title : Senior Grants Manager
📍 Location: Coconut Creek, FL 33066
🕒 Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Some evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.

🏢💻 Onsite 4 days / Remote 1 day

📄 Position Type: Full-time

Why Join Junior Achievement of South Florida?

Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) empowers our youth with the knowledge, ability, and confidence to navigate their futures, drive our economy and lead our community. We are looking for individuals who are passionate not only about our mission, but also about being part of the innovative and energetic culture at JA.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park.

For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

What We Offer:

✅ Employer Paid Medical and Vision

✅ Ample Time Off

✅ Retirement Plan Matching

✅ Work Environment – Innovative and energetic culture!
✅ Growth Opportunities – Professional development assistance

The opportunity:

The Senior Grants Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of the organization’s grant portfolio, including research, proposal development, submission, reporting, and compliance. This role ensures that all grant-related activities align with organizational priorities, funding requirements, and strategic goals. The Senior Grant Manager will also serve as a key liaison between program teams, finance, and external funders.

Working with their supervisor, the Chief Financial Officer; their direct report Grants, Compliance, and Audit Manager; as well as the CEO, Chief Program Officer and members of the leadership team, the Senior Grants Manager is responsible for a portfolio of approximately $4M in funding from foundations and $2M from government agencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Grants and Government Relations Senior Manager oversees the Grants, Compliance, and Audit Manager.
• Manage using JA’s project management tools.
• Provide oversight and direction in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedback.
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among team members that promotes creativity, diversity, problem-solving, innovative solutions, authenticity, honesty, respect, and commitment to the mission.
• Encourage a team culture that is consistent with JASF’s mission, vision, and values.
• Lead employees using a performance management and development process that provides an overall context and framework to encourage employee contribution and includes goal setting, feedback, and performance development planning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Grant Research & Strategy
  • Identify, research, and evaluate potential funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
  • Collaborate with leadership and program teams to align grant-seeking strategy with organizational goals.
  • Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and proactively plan submissions.
  • Solicit new funders through various methods, including large/small group presentations and outreach to possible corporate partners and foundations.

• Proposal Development & Submission
  • Lead the drafting, editing, and submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
  • Ensure proposals meet funder guidelines, deadlines, and organizational standards.
  • Collaborate with applicable staff to gather programmatic data, outcomes, and narratives.

• Grant Management & Compliance
  • In conjunction with direct report, monitor active grants to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
  • In conjunction with direct report, prepare and submit accurate and timely grant reports, budgets, and financial documentation.
  • Maintain a comprehensive record of grant agreements, correspondence, and deliverables.

• Relationship Management
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with funders and partners through a variety of communication methods including planned site visits.
  • Serve as the primary contact for funder inquiries and site visits.
  • Work with the Director of Philanthropy to develop and implement recognition programs that are of interest and value to supporting partners.
  • Support stewardship efforts, including acknowledgment letters and impact reporting.

• Department Management
  • Optimize grant writing and progress tracking through workflow processes and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient collection and reporting of grant data.
  • Serve as a leader in the organization, participating in strategic planning, budgeting, and other leadership initiatives.
  • Maintain departmental budget.

• Data & Impact Reporting
  • Track grant outcomes, key performance indicators, and program metrics.
  • Provide actionable insights to leadership to inform program planning and funding strategies

Performs other related duties as assigned.

⭐ Key experience and expertise you would bring to the role would include:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred (e.g., MPA, MBA, Nonprofit Management).
• 5+ years of experience in grant writing and management.
• Proven success securing and managing large grants from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Being an effective communicator – both written and verbal, as well as in public speaking and presentation.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in data management.
• Analytical skills to interpret data and translate into compelling narratives.
• Ability to establish harmonious and collaborative working relationships across teams and senior leadership.
• Strategic thinking and initiative.
• Proficiency with grant management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Along with the above, we would also expect you to:

• Have a passion for JA's mission and eagerness to learn programs.
• Embody all of JA's 10 core values:
  • Commit to Growth: Embrace continuous learning and development to achieve personal and professional advancement.
  • Deliver the Wow: Consistently exceed expectations and create remarkable experiences for customers, clients, and colleagues.
  • Be bold, innovative, and creative: Foster a culture of daring exploration, original thinking, and imaginative problem-solving.
  • Do it with passion: Approach tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine love for what you do.
  • Own your actions: Take responsibility for your decisions and outcomes and hold yourself accountable to high standards of integrity.
  • Build awesome relationships: Cultivate strong, supportive connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders based on trust, respect, and collaboration.
  • Bring fun & energy: Infuse positivity, enjoyment, and vitality into the workplace environment and interactions.
  • Celebrate uniqueness: Value diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and contributions, fostering an inclusive and supportive atmosphere.
  • Drive and embrace change: Proactively seek opportunities for innovation and improvement, adapting positively to evolving circumstances and challenges.
  • Be true, be you: Embrace authenticity, integrity, and honesty in all interactions, staying true to your values and identity.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, walking, and occasionally required to reach, bend, lift, or climb.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Important Information:

🚨 Junior Achievement of South Florida participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

JA provides real-world training in financial literacy, including budgeting, spending, investing, and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 5,000 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered various programs to almost 70,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and South Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida.

📢 Apply Today!

If you’re a seasoned grants professional passionate about using your expertise to drive meaningful social impact, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you.