Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise (Entry Level)

University of Cincinnati Foundation•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise is an exempt salaried position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation and reports to the Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Academic Health Enterprise. The role identifies, solicits, and stewards corporate and foundation prospects that can make major gifts to the University of Cincinnati Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences, as well as the UC Health clinical enterprise. The Grant Writer provides strategic planning for a portfolio of regional and national charitable grant-makers with award capacities of at least $25,000 and works toward increasing gifts in the $100,000 to $250,000+ range. The position researches funding opportunities, manages a portfolio of 50–60 major gift prospects, prepares and submits proposals and grant reports, and coordinates regularly with the Senior Director. It also supports faculty and staff through proposal editing, prospect profiles, and distribution of funding-opportunity announcements. The role maintains donor records and ensures grant activity complies with applicable legal and financial requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of experience, preferably in medical or healthcare fundraising.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
A record of successful gift solicitation and closure, preferably with demonstrated grant-writing success.
Understanding of basic scientific principles or the capacity to learn such concepts.
Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and other constituencies in a professional manner.
Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed.
Valid driver’s license for travel.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and web-related activities, and database management.
Commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.

Responsibilities

Identify and research potential grant resources to support the priorities and needs of the Academic Health Enterprise.
Build and manage a personal portfolio of 50–60 major gift prospects.
Communicate with foundation staff in the portfolio to keep them informed about the University of Cincinnati and its programs.
Write and submit funding proposals, letters of intent, cover letters, and marketing cases for support in a timely manner.
Provide proposal editing and feedback to faculty and others as needed.
Manage all aspects of proposal preparation and submission.
Write and submit grant reports to donors for previously funded projects.
Coordinate weekly with the Senior Director, CFR-AHE, regarding submitted grant applications and carry an annual fundraising goal.
Follow the UC Foundation’s prospect-management policies and processes to coordinate with units and programs across the Academic Health Enterprise.
Maintain quality donor files, including timely contact-report submissions in the Foundation database.
Ensure grants comply with applicable legal and financial requirements.
Compile individual foundation prospect profiles upon request using available resources.
Compile a bi-weekly RFP list from funder, foundation, corporate, and other announcements and distribute it through appropriate channels to Academic Health Enterprise faculty and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.