Job Description:\n\n TITLE: Vice President of Grants PERFORMANCE PROFILE SOURCE: Management Professional DEPARTMENT: Grants REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) FLSA Status: Exempt WORKER CATEGORY: Full-Time EMPLOYMENT FUNCTION: Management POSITION SUMMARY: The Vice President of Grants is a senior leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive grants strategy that strengthens Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s funding base and ensures excellence across the full lifecycle of government, foundation, and corporate grants. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role oversees the Grants Coordinator, Grants Manager, Grant Project Director, and Grant Compliance Manager, aligning grant development, implementation, and compliance with BGCCF’s financial systems, organizational priorities, and youth development mission. The Vice President of Grants serves as the central facilitator for BGCCF’s grants portfolio, leading opportunity identification and proposal development, managing relationships with funders, and ensuring that all grant-funded programs are implemented with financial integrity, operational excellence, and measurable impact. This leader partners closely with Finance, Advancement, Program/Club Operations, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership to build efficient, technology-enabled processes that support sustainable growth, rigorous compliance, and strong return on investment for restricted and unrestricted funding. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight: Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year grants strategy that aligns with BGCCF’s strategic plan, revenue goals, and program priorities.Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic thought partnership to the CFO and Executive Leadership regarding grants, contracts, and restricted funding.Oversee, coach, and develop a high-performing grants team, including the Grants Manager, Grant Coordinator, Grant Project Director, and Grant Compliance Manager, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Develop and manage the annual Grants Department budget, including revenue forecasts and expense projections, ensuring alignment with organizational financial plans and strong return on investment.Establish clear department goals, performance indicators, and service standards for grant development, implementation, and compliance functions. Grant Development, Pipeline & Proposal Management Lead the scouting, pre-qualification, and evaluation of public and private funding opportunities (federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, and institutional) that align with BGCCF’s mission and strategic priorities.Develop, grow and maintain a comprehensive grants pipeline and master calendar, tracking prospects, proposals, awards, reporting deadlines, and renewal opportunities.Oversee the development, writing, review, and timely submission of high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, and supporting materials in collaboration with Program/Club Operations, Finance, HR, and Development.Ensure proposals include clear project narratives, outcomes, work plans, evaluation plans, and detailed budgets that reflect both funder requirements and internal financial standards.Monitor funding trends, legislative developments, and emerging opportunities relevant to youth development, education, workforce development, and related program areas, providing strategic recommendations to leadership on funding priorities and proposal investments.Leverage technology tools (e.g., funding databases, AI-enabled research tools) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of funding research and proposal development. Grants and Contracts Management & Compliance Serve as the organizational lead for pre- and post-award grants management, ensuring standardized procedures from opportunity identification through award closeout.Oversee grant and contract set-up in BGCCF’s financial and grants management systems, including project structure, budget entry, spending authorities, and documentation requirements.Partner with the Finance team to ensure grant activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger, financial statements, and annual operating budget, including revenue recognition and reforecasting.Ensure full compliance with federal, state, local, and private funder regulations, including adherence to OMB Uniform Guidance, applicable audit requirements, and BGCCF policies and internal controls.Oversee the timely preparation and submission of all required financial and programmatic grant reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with funder expectations.Monitor grant spending and financial performance, analyzing variances, resolving discrepancies, and working with program and finance staff to adjust plans or reallocate resources as needed.Maintain readiness for funder sit