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Foundation Grant Development Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Minimum three years' experience with grant writing
  • Demonstrated track record in writing persuasive, clear and concise proposals
  • Strong understanding of government funding requirements

Responsibilities

  • Conduct all activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals
  • Research, compile, write and edit grant applications
  • Develop relationships with funders and internal stakeholders
  • Monitor funding expenditures and outcome reporting

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Research
  • Budgeting
  • Computer Literacy
  • Resourcefulness
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Physical Flexibility

About the company

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Mercy

  • Hospitals & Health Systems
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Mercy, one of the 25 largest U.S. health systems, serves millions annually with nationally recognized quality care and one of the nation’s largest Accountable Care Organizations. Mercy is a highly integrated, multi-state health care system including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 3,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners, as well as more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Visit MercyVirtual.netMercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic. Visit MercyTechnology.net.For information about Mercy's social media policy, please visit https://www.mercy.net/footer/website-terms-and-privacy/#social. Please note: many of the images and videos featured on our page were taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Rest assured, we are following all necessary guidelines at this time, whether it's in photos and videos here, or in person at any of our Mercy facilities. For more information, visit Mercy.net/COVID19.

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Foundation Grant Development Manager is responsible for conducting all activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate and government sources to support Mercy programs. This includes researching, compiling, writing and editing grant applications, as well as developing relationships with funders and internal stakeholders to further grant efforts across the Mercy ministry. This position will work closely with internal project managers to monitor funding expenditures and outcome reporting and act as liaison with program staff and funding agencies. The Foundation Grant Development Manager performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Qualifications:

Education
- Bachelor's degree in related field.


Experience
- Minimum three years' experience with grant writing and demonstrated track record in writing persuasive, clear and concise proposals.

Successful Candidates in this Role will Possess These Skills/Qualities:


  • Demonstrated experience developing, writing, coordinating, and submitting complex federal, state, and county government grant applications.
  • Strong understanding of government funding requirements, proposal development, budgets, submission processes, and grant application portals.
  • Experience coordinating government grant proposals involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and subject matter experts.
  • Ability to research and evaluate grant opportunities and work with clinical and operational stakeholders to develop competitive project concepts aligned with grant requirements.

Other Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Effective project management skills.
- High level of resourcefulness and self-management.
- Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

- Ability to plan, prioritize, shift priorities if necessary, and coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
- Energetic and flexible.
- Good follow-through.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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