Grant Writer

Job Summary

The Grant Writer, Corporate/Foundation Giving and Public Support is responsible for working with administrators, clinicians and other key allies to develop and build relationships with foundations, corporations and government agencies to solicit major gifts for key strategic areas on behalf of Corewell Health. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding prospects. The Grant Writer, Corporate/Foundation Giving and Public Support is responsible for writing grants to be submitted to potential funders.

Essential Functions

• Establish, build and sustain relationships with Foundations, Corporations, individuals and government agencies as assigned by the AVP, Corporate/Foundation Giving.

• Enhance relationships with individuals and allies for identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and identify fundable causes. Track such moves management as part of the prospect management process.

• Establish, build and sustain relationships with Foundations, Corporations, individuals and government agencies as assigned by the AVP, Corporate/Foundation Giving.

• Granter Writer will maintain and manage relationships with approximately 50-100 prospective donors at one time.

• Achieve established targets specific to, but not limited to the following: funds raised (written and secured), new proposals written, moves made, number of donor visits and new prospects visited.

• Solicit and obtain major gifts from foundations, corporations, individuals and government agencies in support of Corewell Health’s programs and facilities.

• Project major gift results as part of an annual planning process and monitor progress toward those results.

• Supervises research of funding sources, writes proposals, letters and reports to solicit funding and meets requirements of grants and major gifts and departmental reporting requirements.

• Conducts appropriate stewardship activities with donor and prospects as assigned and per annual plan.

• Coordinate grant processing, maintaining contact with Community Health and appropriate medical staff with grant and major gift opportunities. Supervise maintenance of potential, current and expired “grant” files.

• Maintain statistical reports and analyses relating to overall grant and major gift objectives as part of the Foundation’s annual planning process.

• Conducts grant research by identifying foundations, corporations, individuals and government agencies capable of significant philanthropic support of Corewell Health and work with colleagues to qualify those individuals and rank them in priority order.

• Perform additional duties as designated by management staff or the President.

• Responsible for professional advancement of self and others including acting as a role model, networking, mentoring of staff and community involvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with demonstrated successes

• 5 years of relevant experience Five or more years’ experience in development with a proven track record of achieving goals and demonstrated experience in closing major gifts.
• Experience working with volunteer committees.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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