Grant Writer - Hybrid

Vitalant•Scottsdale, AZ

9d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vitalant Foundation is looking for a talented and motivated Grant Writer to help power our life-saving work. In this role, you’ll identify funding opportunities, craft compelling grant proposals, and manage deadlines—all to support fundraising strategies that directly enable Vitalant to provide safe blood and vital services to patients in need. The ideal candidate combines strong writing skills, expertise in the grant-making process, and a passion for advancing healthcare initiatives that save lives every day. This hybrid role is based at our National Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, with a schedule of three in-office days per week and two remote work-from-home days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Health, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years of successful grant writing experience, preferably in a healthcare, biomedical research, or nonprofit environment.
Proven track record of securing grants of $25,000+ from private and corporate foundations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with grant databases, donor management systems (e.g., Virtuous), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Certification with AGWA (American Grant Writer’s Association) preferred.
CFRE a plus
Knowledge of healthcare or blood services/philanthropy a plus.

Responsibilities

Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources aligned with organizational priorities.
Write and submit persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal writing, deadline tracking, compliance, and impact reporting.
Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather necessary data for proposals.
Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar to track applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Support content development for donor communications, stewardship reports, and fundraising campaigns.
Stay current on trends and best practices in philanthropy, grant writing, and healthcare funding.