Grant Writer

Zufall Health Center • Dover, NJ

2d • $69,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Grant Writer reports to the SVP of External Affairs and works collaboratively with other Zufall staff in the production, submission, and tracking of grant proposals and reports to foundations, government agencies, and corporations. Excellent writing and organizational skills are required, as the Grant Writer must be able to both create quality work products and meet all deadlines for their completion.

Requirements

• Ability to produce writing that concisely conveys a wide variety of data
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office, and web applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects/deadlines
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Bachelor’s degree required
• A minimum of three years of Grant writing experience is preferred
• Knowledge of the health care system and issues is desired

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the health care system and issues is desired

Responsibilities

• Research potential grant opportunities
• Write project-specific and general support grant proposals and applications; letters of inquiry; progress reports and other correspondence to prospective and renewing foundations, corporations, and government agencies
• Comply with grantor reporting requirements, including private, public and corporate foundations
• Gather and prepare all materials to accompany grant requests (financial data, narratives, required forms, etc.)
• Prepare weekly status reports of funding requests
• Conduct proposal stewardship
• Produce acknowledgment and thank you letters
• Track submitted proposals (i.e., confirm receipt of mailings and online applications)
• Ensure grant compliance through the timely submission of interim and final reports

What This Job Offers

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