What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned agency activities as well as coordinate the development, writing and submission of grant proposals to third party entities. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by third party public and private sources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Grant Research: Identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and other sources that align with the community health center's mission.
- Generates proposals and supporting documents: Write compelling and persuasive grant proposals, working closely with program staff to gather data, develop narratives and prepare budgets.
- Grant Management: Oversee the full grant lifecycle, including submission of proposals, tracking deadlines and ensuring compliance with all grantor requirements.
- Budget Preparation: Work with finance staff to prepare detailed project budgets and ensure that all financial components of the grants align with organizational and funding requirements.
- Reporting and Compliance; Track grant-funded programs to ensure they meet objectives and reporting requirements, preparing and submitting reports to funders in a timely manner.
- Relationship Building: Developing and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, corporations, foundations, and community members.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Team, Board Of Directors, and other staff to align grant and fundraising efforts with the organization's strategic goals.
- Oversees the organizations Needs Assessments.
- Database Management: Maintain accurate donor and funder records in the organization's records system or donor database. Track and analyze donor-giving patterns and campaign performance to guide future efforts.
- Reporting: Provide regular reports on the progress of grant proposals, fundraising efforts and overall development strategies to leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Special projects as needed
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Ability to successfully support the entire grant application cycle and manage reporting requirements. Skillful in the operation of Microsoft applications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service and the ability to work with all levels of staff and management. Must be organized and possess the ability to work on multiple projects/issues simultaneously.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline, with a minimum of five years of proven success in grant writing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
QUALIFICATIONS
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Analytical & Research Skills: Proficiency in conducting research, analyzing diverse data, and interpreting information to craft compelling grant proposals.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Organizational Skills: Highly organized with the ability to establish and maintain systems, follow through on tasks, and meet tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work.
Collaboration & Independence: Capable of working collaboratively within a team and independently to achieve objectives.
Funding Development: Demonstrated ability to identify and secure new funding opportunities, particularly for special programs.
Community Knowledge: Broad understanding of community resources and foundations, with experience in HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) being preferred.
It is mandatory that all employees, employed providers and volunteers are vaccinated. All hired candidates must submit proof of vaccination prior to their orientation. This is a mandatory requirement for Progressive Community Health Centers. The purpose is to minimize exposure to and transmission of the influenza virus in the workplace by providing occupational protection to employees and thereby preventing exposure to members of the community, which we serve.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Progressive Community Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against employees or prospective employees on basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by law.
