What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer position at San Jose Clinic?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for securing annual grant funding from foundations, corporations and other organizations to support the mission of San José Clinic. Primary duties include: research and identification of opportunities, writing and submitting compelling proposals and donor reports and managing all aspects of the grants program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILILTIES:
- Proactively networks, researches, and identifies opportunities for financial support from foundations, corporations, community and religious organizations
- Cultivates strong relationships with current organizational donors and prospects
- Continuously evaluates funding opportunities and seek new and innovative sources to secure revenue supporting the mission of San José Clinic
- Writes and submits grant applications, stewardship reports and other donor communications to meet annual fundraising goal
- Builds and manages strong relationships with assigned donor portfolio
- Maintains keen focus on grant research and the management of reporting and submission calendars
- Participates in meetings with Clinic leadership to identify funding priorities and ensures
Grants’ compliance
- Participates in the support of branding and marketing activities to ensure consistency of Clinic messages to donors, patients, volunteers and others particularly as it relates to grant stewardship
- Represents San José Clinic at community events, meetings and events as needed
- Participates in fundraising, stewardship and events as part of the development team
- Serves as administrative support to the Chief Advancement Officer and Grants Administrator
- Follows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, including assisting HIPAA and OSHA Officers in ensuring compliance
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information/records at all times
- Maintains established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
- Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the San José Clinic Mission and Code of Conduct and is supportive of San José Clinic cultural diversity objectives
- Adheres to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in professional writing, business or related field; Master’s Degree, preferred
- Minimum of one year of grant writing experience that includes: cultivation and stewardship of foundation and corporate gifts
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals. Strong editing skills
- Analytical skills and attention to detail. Able to research relevant data; understands and conveys clearly-stated project budgets and outcomes
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines
- Able to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with a diverse set of constituents in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and donor management software
- Experience and proficiency with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge 7 database, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for (long) periods of time
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally/ frequently
- Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations
- Exposure to noise
