Foundation Grant Development Manager

About the role

Find your calling at Mercy! The Foundation Grant Development Manager is responsible for conducting all activities required to prepare, submit and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate and government sources to support Mercy programs. This includes researching, compiling, writing and editing grant applications, as well as developing relationships with funders and internal stakeholders to further grant efforts across the Mercy ministry. This position will work closely with internal project managers to monitor funding expenditures and outcome reporting and act as liaison with program staff and funding agencies. The Foundation Grant Development Manager performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and government sources
• Research, compile, write, and edit grant applications
• Develop relationships with funders and internal stakeholders to advance grant efforts
• Work closely with internal project managers to monitor funding expenditures and outcome reporting
• Act as liaison with program staff and funding agencies

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience: Minimum three years' experience with grant writing and a demonstrated track record of writing persuasive, clear, and concise proposals
• Successful candidates will possess:
  • Demonstrated experience developing, writing, coordinating, and submitting complex federal, state, and county government grant applications
  • Strong understanding of government funding requirements, proposal development, budgets, submission processes, and grant application portals
  • Experience coordinating government grant proposals involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and subject matter experts
  • Ability to research and evaluate grant opportunities and work with clinical and operational stakeholders to develop competitive project concepts aligned with grant requirements

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective project management skills
• High level of resourcefulness and self-management
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Ability to plan, prioritize, shift priorities if necessary, and coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Energetic and flexible
• Good follow-through

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.