Grants Manager

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for grant activities including research, identification of opportunities, application, management and reporting. Can assist as the relationship manager for all foundations within the organizations portfolio. Manages grant writing staff members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Proactively networks, researches, and identifies opportunities for financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, community and religious organizations
2. Cultivates relationships with donors and potential donors
3. Continuously evaluates funding opportunities and seek new and innovative sources to secure revenue supporting the mission of San José Clinic
4. Coordinates grant application, management and reporting
5. Maintains grant submission information and reporting calendar
6. Participates in annual agency budgeting process and to establish a development program, systems, and procedures for securing San José Clinic revenue
7. Develops tactical and strategic plans for establishing and attaining these short- and long-term revenue goals
8. Participates in the support of the marketing plan to enhance the image of San José Clinic
9. Participates in the support of branding and marketing activities to ensure consistency of Clinic messages to donors, patients, volunteers and others
10. Represents San José Clinic at community events, meetings and events as needed.
11. Participates in fundraising, stewardship, and events as part of the development team. 
12. Follows all HIPAA and OSHA guidelines and regulations, including assisting HIPAA and OSHA Officers in ensuring compliance
13. Maintains confidentiality of patient information/records at all times
14. Maintains established San José Clinic policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control
15. 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 objective
16. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing or related field or comparable experience
2. Minimum of five years grant writing experience that includes: cultivation, stewardship, foundation gifts and corporate gifts
3. Knowledge of the Houston philanthropic community and experience in healthcare, preferred
4. Proven success in development efforts
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Demonstrates business writing proficiency, including grammar, punctuation, and editing
7. Able to convey complex information in a clear and concise written manner
8. Must adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice
9. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking and effective use of time
10. Able to handle and complete multiple tasks or projects with multiple deadlines 
11. Ability to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with public and all levels of the organization
12. Ability to operate computer, copier fax, and scanners
13. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge database
14. Demonstrates effective customer relation skills, working with diverse populations, often in stressful fast paced environments
15. Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop for (long) periods of time
2. Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally/ frequently
3. Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations
4. Exposure to noise
5. Exposure to blood and/or fluids