Grants Writer

Tepeyac Community Health Center•Denver, CO

3d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Grant Writer will conduct prospect research, create and assemble all aspect of grant requests; represent health center at internal and external grant presentations; and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines. Position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities funded by the grant by working with Grant Accountants to prepare timely and accurate reports for all existing grant funded projects. Grant Writer will help department stay compliant with regulators by keeping departmental policies and procedures relevant and current. This position will work closely with the Grants Manager.

Requirements

Ability to craft a written argument
Ability to research to find evidence to prove an argument
Understanding of quality metrics in healthcare (or ability to learn quickly)
Familiarity with reputable sources such as CDC, PEW, Brookings, Urban Institute, etc.
Ability to integrate data and statistics into an argument
Strong story telling
Ability to copy edit, high-level grammar
Ability to prospect for new grants, familiarity with funders
Ability to interview key internal stakeholders and translate their thoughts into a grant narrative
Ability to use words to describe a budget
Ability to meet deadlines when pulling information together from various people/sources
minimum of a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

NXT or grants database management
Interest in attending local funder events and representing Tepeyac
Interest in writing blog posts for Tepeyac website (when there are lulls between grants)

Responsibilities

Research funding opportunities that align with the short-term and long-term funding needs and goals of the health center; goal is to expand funding base
Persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders
Present potential grants/funding opportunities to executive and key management staff
Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to federal, state, local and foundation funding sources
Coordinate Grants Proposal meetings
Maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
Ensure health center compliance with all grant requirements. (Grant accountants e.g., Misty) – there is compliance and accounting, but also the program requirements as well, i.e., meeting the deliverables with the grant on the program side.
Ensure all financial policies and procedures current and accurate for auditors and reviewers
Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meeting deadlines, and managing supplemental material required for proposals and reports.
Grant applications and reports are accurately narrated reflecting organizational plans, actions, and results.
Support Grants Manager as they report data on performance for grants
Collaborates with staff, coordinating data, narrative and other information needed to support applications and grants.
Develop knowledge of institutional history and programs.
Support to maintain current records, including grant tracking and reporting.
Attend required internal meetings, trainings, and events.
Other duties as assigned.