Grant Writer - Work at Home

Mercy Health BSMH • Baltimore, MD

3d • $29 - $45 • Remote

About The Position

The Grant Writer develops, implements, and achieves grant revenue targets in accordance with the BSMH Foundation strategic plan and goals. The role oversees grant writing, including preparing and submitting letters of inquiry, applications and proposals, updates, and reports. The Grant Writer coordinates with BSMH staff, program leaders, and external parties as appropriate to identify and evaluate funding priorities and develop cases for support aligned with organizational priorities and funder requirements. The position also maintains accurate information in Raiser's Edge, supports proactive grant stewardship, and prepares and submits required reports on schedule.

The Grant Writer manages the full grant development process, from research and proposal planning through content creation, budgeting support, and submission. Working with program leaders and Foundation staff, the role develops project concepts and funding narratives, translates program outcomes and community impact into persuasive proposals, coordinates stakeholders and deadlines, and supports funded projects' implementation and compliance. The position also maintains grant records and reporting schedules, coordinates proposal launches and kick-off meetings, and facilitates personalized funder communications, including annual site visits.

The role provides grant-writing expertise and communication support for Foundation fundraising initiatives and special projects, and participates in meetings, training, committees, events, and professional development activities that support Foundation goals. The job is listed as work at home. The compensation range is $28.83 to $44.69; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5–7 years of successful grant writing and coordination experience.
• Demonstrated success identifying and securing funding from government agencies, private and public foundations, and corporate funders.
• Experience researching, developing, writing, and submitting competitive grant proposals, applications, budgets, reports, and supporting materials.
• Experience managing multiple grant projects simultaneously, including complex proposals with significant funding objectives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, accurately, and persuasively.
• Ability to translate program outcomes, evaluation data, community needs, and organizational impact into compelling funding narratives.
• Knowledge of prospect research tools and techniques for identifying, evaluating, and qualifying institutional funding opportunities.
• Understanding of grant compliance requirements, restricted funding regulations, reporting expectations, and stewardship practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to coordinate priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from diverse stakeholders to develop funding requests.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build productive working relationships with program staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to assess funding opportunities and align them with organizational priorities.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Asana, or similar donor, grant-management, and project-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and other institutional funding communications.
• Partner with program leaders and Foundation staff to identify funding priorities, develop project concepts, and strengthen initiatives for philanthropic investment.
• Translate complex programs, outcomes, community needs, and impact data into clear and persuasive funding narratives.
• Collaborate with internal partners to define project goals and establish meaningful outcome measures.
• Manage the grant development process, including research, proposal planning, content creation, budgeting support, and submission.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, collect information from stakeholders, meet deadlines, and maintain proposal quality.
• Maintain accurate grant records, proposal activity, and reporting schedules in Raiser's Edge and other Foundation systems.
• Coordinate proposal launches and grant kick-off meetings and facilitate communication among internal stakeholders to support implementation and compliance.
• Facilitate proactive grant stewardship, including regular personalized communication and annual funder site visits.
• Provide grant-writing expertise, guidance, and communication support for Foundation fundraising initiatives and special projects.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, committees, events, and professional development activities that support Foundation goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

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