Grants Development Specialist

Position Summary:

Codman Square Health Center is seeking a committed and missionoriented Grants & Development Specialist to join the team. In this role youll be a pivotal part of our organizations growth working with our Development Team to devise and execute strategies to ensure our sustainability and expansion. As the Grants & Development Specialist youll oversee managing corporate and foundation grant and fundraising opportunities through prospecting research proposal writing and reporting. Youll also play a key role in supporting Codmans government and public grants management. Reporting to the Director of Development & Grants this role offers a unique opportunity for you to learn grow and make a significant impact on our mission.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with strong writing research and project management skills who thrives in a missiondriven environment. Your ability to work independently and collaboratively your attention to detail and your exceptional communication skills are crucial to the success of this position. Candidates who share our commitment to improving the communitys physical mental and social wellbeing and who align with our values of innovation advocacy and partnership will find a fulfilling career with us. Equally important is your deep understanding and alignment with the missiondriven nature of the position and our organization The successful candidate will have at least two years of work experience ideally in development roles within a health care or human services nonprofit. This experience should include handson grant writing and portfolio management.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Development Administrative Support
   1. Facilitate frequent internal meetings of projectbased teams Development Department meetings and larger interdepartment committee meetings; assistance may include coordinating meetings preparing meetingspecific materials taking notes/minutes and facilitating the meeting.
   2. Offer administrative support to the Director of Development & Grants and the overall Development team by tracking all requests donor correspondence and contributions.
   3. Work with the Finance Department to properly process and record gifts.
   4. Assist the Director of Development & Grants with other departmentrelated activities and projects as needed.
2. Grants/Funder Prospecting
   1. Conduct grant and funding opportunity research including identifying researching and qualifying new prospective funders of all types especially foundation and corporate funders.
   2. Research screen and prioritize public and private funding and partnership possibilities.
3. Proposal Development
   1. As assigned lead the development of grant proposals/solicitations with guidance from the Director of Development & Grants.
   2. Assist in reviewing and editing writing/proposals/reports written by other team members.
   3. Assist with preparing proposals by gathering and formatting information writing and revising drafts liaising with crossorganizational teams (program executive finance human resources marketing etc. and obtaining necessary approvals.
   4. Develop and maintain organizational/programmatic boilerplate language.
   5. Communicate the organizations unique story (its mission history strategic goals) community and patient population in an organized and convincing manner through writing.
4. Grants Management:
   1. Assist with creating and managing the development calendar including ensuring accurate input of future dates to meet deadlines and facilitate development planning.
   2. Assists with development/grants tracking database management including record entry maintenance and regular production of standardized reports for internal meetings.
   3. Participate in internal meetings to discuss grant opportunities reporting requirements and submissions.
   4. Assist with preparing reports by gathering and formatting information writing and revising drafts liaising with crossorganizational teams (program executive finance human resources marketing etc. and obtaining necessary approvals.
   5. As needed assist in coordinating and preparing site visits to the Health Center by donors including foundations and government agencies.
   6. Maintain a library of standard attachments for grant submittals.
   7. Streamline the development process by supporting best practices including standardization or customization of information internal reporting and metrics optimization and creating branded templates for proposals solicitations and other materials.
5. Donor Relations:
   1. Engage potential donors ensure timely acknowledgment of contributions and provide accountable and thorough followup to all requests.
   2. Coordinate with the Communications Director to plan design and execute donor appeals for YearEnd Appeal Giving Tuesday Cause Awareness Days (World Cancer Day World AIDS Day etc. and other days as appropriate.
   3. Design and prepare mailing materials such as programmatic updates invitations and newsletters.

Qualifications:

1. Excellent writing editing and proofreading skills.
2. Ability to remain organized while managing multiple projects.
3. Works well independently and as part of a team.
4. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with all levels of staff (Executive Finance Clinical Operations etc. donors and community members.
5. Ability to learn new computer programs and systems as applicable.
6. Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professional demeanor.

Education and Experience:

1. A bachelors degree is required and at least two years of grant writing donor relations or professional writing experience is required.
2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Experience with common CRM platforms is preferred but not required. Familiarity with project management/task management programs is preferred but not required. Familiarity with grant management software like Foundation Directory Online or GrantStation is a plus.
3. Background in health care public health or community health centers preferred but not required.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their experience qualifications and alignment with Codman Square Health Centers mission and values. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.