Grant Writer - Foundation

Outstanding healthcare is the foundation of a strong community.

The Healthcare Foundation supports the hospital’s mission of providing healthcare services that excel in caring, quality and innovation. From helping to purchase the most technologically advanced medical equipment to funding SMH staff training and certifications that enable them to perform the most advanced medical procedures, the Healthcare Foundation provides critical resources that help SMH maintain its ranking as one of the nation’s top hospitals.

You will be resonsible for researching and identifying grant opportunities, preparing comprehensive and interdisciplinary grant proposals, and managing the grant writing process. This includes developing project plans, researching and preparing grant budgets, maintaining grant records, and supporting the administrative aspects of post-award grant processing for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS). This position also serves a crucial role in managing the entire grant lifecycle, from identifying external funding opportunities throughout the system, writing the proposals, to tracking and reporting outcomes.

- Require minimum of one (1) year of grant writing experience, preferably with a research focus in a healthcare organization.

- Prefer strong understanding of the nonprofit sector, particularly in healthcare and hospital services.
- Prefer experience securing new funding opportunities, comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities for SMHCS.
- Prefer grant budget development and management experience, along with familiarity with grant management software and CRM systems.
- Prefer advanced skills in planning which combines the interests of multiple stakeholders within an institution or organization.
- Prefer excellent writing and verbal communication skills, high standards, integrity, loyalty, self-discipline, and strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- Prefer strong organizational skills, ability to implement systems and follow-up processes, and ability to deliver against timelines.

BD: Bachelor Degree

Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America.  In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact.  Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10!   Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000 hospitals.  Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

The benefits of being the best:

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!