Grant Development Manager

Trinity Health • Fresno, CA

2d • $73,049 - $109,553

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of strategies designed to source, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective corporate, government, and foundation grants. The professional in this role will be focused on securing grant funding to support a wide range of Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) programs, service lines, and capital campaign initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and submitting funding proposals to foundations, organizations, and government entities as well as identifying programmatic and capital needs in alignment with Philanthropic priorities. Utilizing the database, the role manages an active portfolio of prospects, prepares gift proposals and agreements, and tracks donor and prospect interactions, including the submission of funding applications. The position works closely with the SAMC donor community, administrative leadership, and community stakeholders. Individual grant-writing goals are established annually in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer to support annual philanthropic revenue goals benefiting SAMC. This includes SAMC, Saint Agnes Medical Foundation, and Central Valley Health Plan as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on research and writing; preferably in grants development or journalism, communications, marketing public administration, public health, political science, or related field.
• Five (5) years progressive work experience in foundation/fund development or related field.
• Experience in direct sourcing, solicitation and securing grant funding, asking for and closing of gifts and building/maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents, aimed at a higher level of funding.
• Experience interacting with high level Fresno community leaders and influencers, senior leadership and executive board within a community benefit organization, preferably a hospital.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including editing, electronic and social media, and computer efficiency.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with energy to accomplish given goals.
• Must demonstrate Saint Agnes Core Values; reverence, commitment to those experiencing poverty, justice, stewardship, integrity, and safety.
• Proficient in working discreetly with highly sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to source, identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward grants from corporations, governments, and foundations.
• Secure grant funding to support SAMC programs, service lines, and capital campaign initiatives.
• Develop and submit funding proposals to foundations, organizations, and government entities.
• Identify programmatic and capital needs aligned with philanthropic priorities.
• Manage an active portfolio of prospects using a database.
• Prepare gift proposals and agreements.
• Track donor and prospect interactions, including the submission of funding applications.
• Collaborate with the SAMC donor community, administrative leadership, and community stakeholders.
• Establish annual grant-writing goals in collaboration with the Chief Development Officer to support philanthropic revenue goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level