Grants Manager

About the position

La Rabida Childrens Hospital is hiring a full-time Grant Writer for our Fund Development and External Affairs department in Chicago, IL. At La Rabida Childrens Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify and analyze new funding opportunities from government agencies that would apply to the La Rabida mission.
• Manage existing grants and oversee the management, maintenance/renewal and reporting.
• Develop, edit and submit grant proposals on deadlines that include project description, budgetary guidelines and evaluation.
• Work with program staff, financial staff, and development staff to create narrative, evaluation expectations, and budget components of proposals and reports in a timely and effective manner.
• Attend departmental meetings to ensure staying up to date with program progress and accomplishments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with representatives from grant agencies and familiarize them with our mission, programs and services.
• Identify and utilize a grant management system for tracking and project management.
• Maintain a calendar related to grant funding opportunities, including proposal due dates, RFP release dates, and annual grant and contract opportunities.
• Perform other duties upon request.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant writing and securing funding from government agencies.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify funding opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the healthcare sector or with non-profit organizations.
• Familiarity with grant management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plans & Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Free Parking
• Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month