Development Officer Senior: Grants

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for grant writing, including prospecting, proposal development, and post-award grant management, as well as philanthropic operations, including strategic planning, promotion, budget, standards, organization, and industry policies, compliance, and evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Four (4) years of successful experience in a combination of grant writing, fundraising, portfolio management, donor relations, event planning, writing/journalism, and people management
OR An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent research and oral/written communication skills
Proficiency with relevant computer programs, including Microsoft Office
Ability to independently manage grant-seeking initiatives
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong relationship-building skills with both funders and hospital colleagues
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
General knowledge of healthcare fundraising

Nice To Haves

Analytical skills and the ability to use analytical tools
Knowledge of safety net hospitals and health equity issues
Federal Grant experience.
2 yrs experience managing federal grant awards

Responsibilities

Responsible for grant writing and philanthropic operations, including strategic planning, promotion, budget, standards, organization, and industry policies, compliance, and evaluation
Manages a robust pipeline of grant prospects using online subscription services, internet, print, and interpersonal resources to identify and qualify government, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities
Writes and submits government and foundation grants, in collaboration with program leads. This includes creating a detailed annual plan of work, managing the budget and schedule, grant/proposal development and deadlines, standard communication, evaluation, and acknowledgment process
Collaborates with health system administrative and foundation leadership in identifying appropriate opportunities
Builds and maintains a portfolio of funders by fostering relationships, responding to requests for proposals, hosting/participating in meetings, conducting site visits, or other appropriate activities
Maintains accurate and clear electronic and paper (where required) records
Works closely with HHF team members and Finance to share activity, promote outcomes, comply with contract and regulatory requirements, maintain accurate records as to submissions in fund accounting and relevant databases, and to assure accurate and timely reporting to funders and regulatory agencies
Writes and provides editorial leadership in preparing compelling cases for support, proposals, and letters of intent in response to funding source requirements
Maintains current knowledge of safety-net hospital and clinical issues and emerging best practices, e.g., health equity, in meeting patient and public health needs. Assists in maintaining hospital partnerships and collaborations related to strategic priorities
Participates in and/or leads work teams as requested
Partners with and assists HHF colleagues in the creation of grant-related promotional materials for print, web and video, including newsletter articles, certificates, and proposals demonstrating the impact of grants at HCMC
Manages work plans, priorities, budgets, standards, organization, and industry policies, compliance, evaluation, and communication strategies
Tracks and monitors data, course correcting as needed to meet annual goals and performance metrics
Supervises team members, volunteers, and interns as appropriate in accordance with HCMC leader standards
Adheres to the professional standards and conduct of the Grant Professionals Association
Other duties as assigned