Grants Manager

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Under the direction of President of Saint Mary’s Foundation, the Grants Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities and working with internal customers and external partners to develop funding proposals for gifts and grants from foundations, organizations, corporations, and government entities. The Grants Manager is charged with the responsibility of identifying both programmatic and capital needs in coordination with leadership at Trinity Health Grand Rapids (THGR). The position is responsible for the research, identification, development, writing, tracking, and stewardship of funding proposals in support of THGR. Work will be focused on THGR priorities. Willwork with internal staff to shape programs and proposals. Will work closely with the program principal investigators as necessary to design, develop and write proposals.​Position Summary:Under the direction of President of Saint Mary’s Foundation, the Grants Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities and working with internal customers and external partners to develop funding proposals for gifts and grants from foundations, organizations, corporations, and government entities. The Grants Manager is charged with the responsibility of identifying both programmatic and capital needs in coordination with leadership at Trinity Health Grand Rapids (THGR). The position is responsible for the research, identification, development, writing, tracking, and stewardship of funding proposals in support of THGR. Work will be focused on THGR priorities. Willwork with internal staff to shape programs and proposals. Will work closely with the program principal investigators as necessary to design, develop and write proposals.What the Grants Manager Will Need:

Bachelor's degree or related experience with emphasis on writing

At least three years of experience in grant writing or grant making for a public or private entity, five years preferred

​What the Grants Manager Will Do:

Develops and implements an annual plan designed to survey opportunities and capture funding for THGR priorities and needs. Collaborates with appropriate internal staff to shape fundable projects and to develop proposals that match THGR's priorities with external funding opportunities.

Identifies and evaluates opportunities in keeping with THGR values and resources.

Leads the drafting, review, assembly and submission of proposals and stewardship reports to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization's mission and programs to potential funders.

Performs prospect research, both internally and externally, on grant opportunities to evaluate prospects and document these opportunities for new and past submissions. Uses a wide variety of print and electronic reference sources to scan for upcoming funding opportunities and to research funder history, interests, grant ranges, application process, etc.,

Actively shares information with appropriate THGR leadership about funding opportunities and potential matches with THGR priorities.

Records all relevant information in Philanthropy database/CRM; updates and maintains donors' records.

Maintain calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.

Oversees prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts and grant reports as required.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of THGR through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Position Highlights and Benefits :

Competitive salary, paid time off, 403B retirement savings, and health, vision, dental benefits starting on Day 1- no waiting period

Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes

Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country

Trinity Health offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.

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