Philanthropic Grant Writer

Parkland Health

About The Position

Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a health, business, marketing, social service or a related field.
Six years of experience in writing successful grant applications, fundraising or marketing/communications.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent organizational skills, including project management and meeting facilitation.
Able to manage competing priorities and rapidly changing department needs.
Proven research skills and knowledge of fundraising information sources.
Ability to understand, process and execute complex instructions independently.
Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and fundraising database or relationship management software such as Raisers Edge.
Strong relationship-building skills.
Understanding of healthcare environment and/or related social services.
Sensitive to political, cultural and legal issues related to hospital system operations and fundraising.
Able to function both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Nice To Haves

May have an equivalent combination of education and experience to substitute for both the education and the experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Conducts full range of activities required to prepare, write, submit and manage grant proposals to foundations and corporate sources.
Works with Prospect Researcher to identify and evaluate foundation and corporate grant opportunities.
Maintains grants calendar to include new application and reporting deadlines.
Develops and maintains case for giving to and impact of giving to philanthropic priorities of Parkland.
Gathers information, prepares and submits reports to comply with all grant reporting as required by grantors/donors.
Maintains records in database and paper files.
Assist Foundation staff and volunteers with writing for proposals, publications and other special projects.
Serves as liaison and conduit of information both to and from health system departments and external partners.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.
Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.