Grants Administrator
Child FirstSarasota, Florida, United States
Posted April 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Child First is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children through after‑school care programs and community outreach. The organization engages volunteers and donors to fundraise for its mission while maintaining safe, nurturing environments for children. It offers philanthropic engagement, facility maintenance, and extended care services to the community.
Job Description
The Grants Administrator is responsible for organizing and managing Children First’s grant portfolio, developing and maintaining relationships with prospective and current funders, and researching new funding opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Valid Florida Driver’s License, or reliable transportation
- Immediate/continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry-Child Care Division
- Current Health Appraisal, updated every two (2) years
- Bachelor’s degree
- Development professional with three (3) years of experience writing and securing non-governmental grants
- Experience managing databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred) in a nonprofit environment
