What are the responsibilities and job description for the GRANTS AND STRATEGIC FUNDING MANAGER position at Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board Inc?
About Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health (MPNN BH)
At MPNN BH, our mission is “PROMOTING WELLBEING…. ONE INDIVIDUAL… ONE FAMILY… ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME”
Our organization provides services designed to help members of our community achieve their individual goals. MPNN BH has over 60 distinct programs to aid and support all ages and many situations.
Job Summary
The Grants & Strategic Funding Manager is a high-impact role responsible for securing and managing the diverse revenue streams that sustain our community’s behavioral health safety net. This position moves beyond simple "writing" to act as a Funding Strategist, ensuring that MPNN BH maximizes diverse funding opportunities.
The Grants & Strategic Funding Manager leads the identification, development, and management of grant and strategic funding opportunities across our 10-county catchment area. This position moves beyond traditional grant writing to lead regional funding strategy, coordinating with local jurisdictions to leverage and align multiple funding streams that expand behavioral health services
Job Responsibilities
1. Identify and pursue grant and funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal level to support behavioral health and recovery initiatives across the region.
2. Build and maintain strategic relationships with local governments, state agencies, foundations, and funding partners to expand funding opportunities and strengthen regional collaboration.
3. Collaborate with localities to secure funding through initiatives such as Opioid Abatement and other substance use recovery investments.
4. Partner with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and other state agencies to support MPNN Behavioral Health’s transition toward the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model.
5. Research, develop, and manage grant proposals and funding applications, including coordinating internal partners, submitting applications, and overseeing post award reporting and compliance.
6. Multi-County Partnership: Act as the primary liaison for the 10-county catchment, partnering with local administrators and Boards of Supervisors to identify and utilize available local funding for behavioral health needs.
7. Funding Aggregation: Develop regional proposals that combine individual county allocations into scalable, multi-jurisdiction programs.
8. Alignment: Ensure all regional grant activities align with the DBHDS Performance Contract and the specific needs of each locality within the catchment.
- Other Duties, as assigned.