Grant Writer - Work at Home

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Baltimore, MD

9d • $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 position oversees grant writing, including the development and submission of letters of inquiry, applications, 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 that align with BSMH priorities and funder requirements. The role also maintains accurate information in Raiser's Edge, facilitates proactive grant stewardship, and prepares and submits required reports.

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 used to identify, evaluate, and qualify institutional funding opportunities.
• Understanding of grant compliance requirements, restricted funding regulations, reporting expectations, and stewardship best practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from diverse stakeholders to develop competitive funding requests.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build productive relationships with program staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including assessing funding opportunities and aligning 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, grants 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 impact data, and beneficiary stories into clear and persuasive funding narratives.
• Collaborate with internal partners to define project goals and establish meaningful outcome measures.
• Manage the full grant development process, including research, proposal planning, content creation, budgeting support, and submission.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, gather information from stakeholders, ensure deadlines are met, 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 internal communication supporting funded-project implementation and compliance.
• Facilitate proactive grant stewardship, including regular personalized funder communications and annual 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 and grant fundraising effectiveness.
• Prepare and submit required grant reports as scheduled or assigned.

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