Grant Writer - Government Grants

Pillars Community Health•Countryside, IL

38d•$57,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Senior Grant Writer is an integral member of the Pillars Community Health Grants Management and External Affairs Teams. The Senior Grant Writer takes a lead role in the grant process including prospect research and recommendations, and preparation of new and renewal grant applications to federal, state, county, and local government grants. Under the direction of the Vice President of Grants/Community and Government Partnerships, the Senior Grant Writer works collaboratively with the staff across the organization in executing the strategy for government grant cultivation and management, and ongoing stewardship of existing and potential government funders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business, Public Health, or other related fields that would have provided coursework requiring structured written communication. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
3-5 years of grant writing experience, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit sector
Demonstrated experience with federal grants from HRSA, SAMHSA, or similar agencies, as well as state-level grants from ICASA/ICADV, Mental Health Boards/Commissions, or comparable entities
Proven track record of successful government grant applications and compliance management
Interest in working with staff throughout the organization to accurately portray programs and make a compelling case for support
Knowledge of FQHC program requirements and HRSA funding mechanisms
Familiarity with CCBHC criteria and behavioral health funding streams, including ICASA/ICADV violence prevention and intervention programs, and Mental Health Board/Commission funding priorities.
Ability to think strategically, set priorities and organize concurrent projects
Ability to manage grant application processes, exercising independent judgment and assuming responsibility for reliable follow through.
Mission mindedness, possessing a natural philanthropic "heart"
Effective written communication skills to articulate program descriptions, details, outcomes and community impact to varied audiences.
Excellent oral communication skills to interact with funders, team members, and program staff throughout the organization
Excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and willingness to learn new tasks
Computer proficiency in internet, email, and Microsoft Office, electronic donor database
Possess a high level of cultural humility and values diversity with the ability to work successfully with persons of all faiths, cultures, genders and socio-economic classes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience with FQHC and/or CCBHC operations strongly preferred
Experience with HRSA EHBs, SAMHSA SPARS, or similar federal reporting systems preferred
Experience with Donor Perfect and Microsoft Project is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist program staff to support grant submissions to HRSA, SAMHSA, CDC for current federal grants and for new related grant submissions relevant to FQHC, CCBHC and Drug Free operations and expansion from agencies including HRSA, SAMHSA, CMS, state health departments, ICASA/ICADV, Cook County, Mental Health Boards/Commissions, and other government entities.
Prepare and submit both new and renewal government grant proposals according to established requirements and deadlines.
Serve as project manager for government grants as assigned, working with External Affairs, Finance and Program staff. Responsibilities include establishing and executing work plans for program planning, narrative preparation, budget preparation, and collection of supporting documents.
Serve in a lead role for grant prospecting, identifying and researching prospects aligned with established organizational funding priorities and make recommendations for best grant opportunities.
Upon notice of grant awards, work closely with Vice President of Grants/Community & Government Partnerships, Chief External Affairs Officer, External Affairs staff, Finance staff and program staff to create and execute plans for grant implementation. Implementation plans include establishing appropriate internal and external communication of awards, tracking tools, and methods of reporting of grant outcomes, both internally and in accordance with funder guidelines and requirements.
Oversee portfolio of active government grants and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local grant requirements and regulations, including 2 CFR 200 and OMB Circulars.
Coordinates preparation with program staff to timely submit accurate and timely progress reports, financial reports, and other required deliverables to government agencies
Navigate HRSA Electronic Handbooks (EHBs), SAMHSA SPARS, and other federal reporting systems to support program teams.
Serve as primary liaison with government grant administrators and program officers.
Shares grant writing expertise and provides guidance to supervisory staff or team members in the preparation of their government grant and reporting narratives.
Utilizes expertise to suggest recommendations to improve workflows and procedures/processes.
Assists with representing PCH in external meetings with government funders with VP or when the VP is unavailable.
Assists VP with preparing for and/or leading Team meetings and/or assisting with Team projects, as needed.
Work with External Affairs Team staff members to support consistent organization-wide messaging. Work collaboratively to maintain the library of current organizational program descriptions, measured outcomes, and demographics, including research data for use in government grants and other communication narratives.
Keep abreast of funding trends, priorities, legislative and regulatory changes affecting government funding, and possible opportunities in line with established organizational funding priorities and strategic goals.
Work with Vice President to cultivate and steward relationships with government funders and program officers through in-person, telephone, and e-mail contact.
Write and submit periodic reports to funders according to established requirements and deadlines.
Work closely with Vice President to maintain the organizational government grant calendar and project plans for submission of all new and renewal applications, reporting, and submission of supporting materials.
Maintains grants master files and assures they are updated with new applications, awards and reports and other grants information.
Maintain contact information and notes in Donor Perfect CRM and other systems as needed.
Practice safety in the daily performance of job duties.
Follows all organizational policies.
Attend departmental and organizational meetings as required.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, & wellness day.
Professional development membership to Relias Essential Learning.

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