Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to expand SafeNests government funding portfolio.
• Identify new grant opportunities that align with agency priorities and emerging community needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies funders and external stakeholders.
• Represent the agency in funding calls presentations and site visits positioning SafeNest as a trusted partner.

Grant Oversight & Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of government grants from research and proposal development to award management implementation and closeout.
• Supervise and support the grant writer (contracted) and grant biller ensuring quality work timely submissions and effective collaboration.
• Partner laterally with all departments to ensure compliance accurate reporting and alignment of grant deliverables with program outcomes.
• Ensure timely spenddowns of grant funds in coordination with Finance and Program leadership.

Compliance & Reporting

• Establish systems and processes that ensure full compliance with federal state and local government funding requirements.
• Oversee timely and accurate submission of all required reports audits and documentation.
• Monitor programmatic and financial data to ensure accuracy accountability and quality performance outcomes.
• Provide clear transparent communication with internal teams and external funders regarding grant performance and compliance status.

Sexual Assault Services & Survivor Support

• Proactively identify and secure grant opportunities that expand SafeNests ability to provide sexual assault services including forensic nursing advocacy and trauma-informed care.
• Strengthen funding streams to support and grow survivor-centered services ensuring SafeNest meets the urgent needs of sexual assault survivors across Southern Nevada.
• Partner with program staff and external stakeholders to expand access points and resources helping SafeNest reach more survivors in both urban and rural communities.
• Position SafeNest as a leader in comprehensive sexual assault services through strong funding proposals compliance excellence and outcome-driven reporting.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Lead with transparency accountability and collaboration ensuring all stakeholders are informed of grant requirements and progress.
• Provide training and support to staff on grant compliance and reporting standards.
• Create an organizational culture of proactive communication and documentation related to government grant funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Public Administration Nonprofit Management Finance or a related field required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 710 years of progressive experience in government grants management preferably in a nonprofit or human services setting.
• Proven success in securing and managing federal state and local government grants.
• Strong knowledge of government regulations compliance requirements and reporting standards.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising staff and contractors.
  Exceptional organizational written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align funding opportunities with agency mission and growth.

Core Competencies

• Transparent Communication: Clearly communicates expectations updates and requirements to staff leadership and funders.
• Collaboration: Builds strong cross-departmental partnerships to ensure compliance and success.
• Accountability: Ensures all grant activities meet deadlines compliance standards and quality benchmarks.
• Vision: Positions SafeNest for growth in services and funding through strategic grant acquisition.
• Survivor-Centered Approach: Prioritizes funding strategies that expand resources and access for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.