Position: Full time
Deadline: April 21, 2025
Certificate Number: N/A/ Job Order:2025-113/ 1 Position (On-Site)
MISSION:
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in childcare and early education. RCMA operates more than 65 centers and 3 charter schools, with a staff of 1,600 employees, in 21 Florida counties. We have grown over the years through our policy of hiring from the communities served, forging a strong bond between parents and RCMA caregivers, teachers, and staff.
WHY WORK FOR US?
Would you rather have a fulfilling career than just a “job”? At RCMA, we feel lucky to work in fulfilling roles every day. Like one big family, we work hand in hand with families who need allies on their journey toward big dreams. Through empathy and compassion, we help cultivate a sense of dignity and pride in these valuable members of society and provide them with resources for growth. If this sounds like a family you’d like to become a member of, we’d love to hear from you!
BENEFITS:
In addition, RCMA offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This includes a $40,000 Basic Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, covered 100% by RCMA. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan. Eligible employees receive holiday pay, personal time off, and tuition assistance.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Grant Writer will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned organization program activities. This role involves leading the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies. The Grant Writer will also manage federal funding as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; however, other duties may be assigned:
- Conducts research to identify new public, corporate, foundation, and private grant opportunities for both the organization as a whole and for specific programs and projects that align with RCMA’s strategic priorities.
- Prepares and submits high-quality, well-researched grant proposals, letters of inquiry, narratives, and supporting documents in response to solicitations, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
- Collaborates with key staff to develop grant budgets and financial projections.
- Collaborates with key program and contracts staff to collect, analyze, and report data on funded program performance, ensuring timely impact reporting of funded program activities.
- Serves as a liaison to current and potential funders, maintaining professional and effective communication while ensuring adherence to grant makers’ missions, submission guidelines, and reporting deadlines.
- Manages and tracks grant submissions, follows up on proposal progress, and maintains accurate, up-to-date records of awards and funding.
- Tracks grant progress in collaboration with program staff and fiscal department, ensuring timely expenditures and grant closeout to meet project deadlines and adhere to established guidelines.
- Maintains and updates the agency’s grants and contracts schedule, ensuring accuracy in tracking current grants and forecasting future applications. Keep the agency’s grants and contracts spreadsheet current and ensure the calendar reflects all relevant deadlines.
- Meets regularly with management and department teams to discuss funding needs and ensure grant proposals align with agency-wide priorities and strategic plan.
- Ensures compliance with local, state and federal funding regulations.
- Ensures compliance with grant management policies, procedures, and donor ethics.
- Collaborates with staff to provide guidance on the allowability of proposed grant expenditures, ensuring alignment with funder intent and established guidelines.
- Reports progress and any issues related to grants to the supervisor.
- Works with Database and Office manager to accurately input data in to RCMA’s donor database.
- Supports and coordinates activities, events and projects related to development and community relations. Participate in RCMA events and programs, including those held on evenings and weekends.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty element satisfactorily while exercising independent judgment and discretion under the general supervision of the Grants Manager. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must meet age, medical, moral, character, and any other requirements as defined by Florida Statutes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in a related field such as Public Administration, Business, Communications, or Non-Profit Management.
- 3 -5 years of experience in grant writing experience, preferably with an education focus.
RCMA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a drug‑free workplace.
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