Grant Manager

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports The Mercy Touch® by leading grant-related activity throughout Mercy Medical Center that generates revenue for hospital needs, priorities and long-term success.

Requirements

Demonstrated success securing grants.
Excellent writing and editing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong analytical and research skills.
Understanding of budgets.
Strong organizational and project/time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage a large workload, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent teamwork, internal/external customer service and interpersonal skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Understanding and appreciation for the mission of Mercy Medical Center and the Mercy Foundation.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing and management required.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

Responsibilities

Keep informed of the funding needs and priorities of the organization.
Identify and research private, family, corporate and government grant opportunities.
Work with service lines and leadership to ensure grant opportunities are a good fit for Mercy and align with the strategic direction of the hospital prior to application.
Write, edit and submit highly compelling letters of intent (LOIs) and grant proposals including project descriptions, case statements, budgets, budget justifications, metrics and evaluation plans.
Collaborate with service lines, finance, other Mercy departments and external interests to obtain requested grant information.
Facilitate internal review processes prior to submission and obtain any necessary signatures.
Manage the timely execution of grant contracts.
Collaborate with service lines and finance to track metrics and expenditures and submit accurate, timely impact reports and financial documentation.
Track grant application and reporting due dates to ensure 100% compliance with deadlines.
Manage grantor relationships while representing the organization in a professional manner.
Continuously assess and refine internal grant processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Assist with other tasks, team functions and additional duties as needed/assigned.
Participate in planning, team-building and professional development activities as requested.
Maintain confidentiality as it relates to job functions.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.