[Hiring] Grants Writer & Contract Manager @Centering Healthcare Institute

Role Description

The Centering Healthcare Institute is recruiting a Grants Writer & Contract Manager (GWCM) to support CHI’s ambitious growth plan and focus on increasing institutional support. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Philanthropy, the GWCM will be responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, accurate, compelling, polished proposals (including budgets) to foundation, corporate, contract, and government sources. They will work closely with program directors to ensure the smooth development and execution of grant requests for proposals, reports, agreements, and compliance measures.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Management (30%)
  • Support the development and management of the CHI grants management program.
  • Work closely with grants and revenue team members in Accounting around grant allocations.
  • Manage the full cycle of grant work at CHI from idea inception through reporting.
  • Launch and manage a cross-collaborative grants & contracts team.
  • Responsible for tracking programmatic funding needs and grants fundraising strategy.
  • Research prospective grant sources compatible with CHI’s mission.
• Grant Writing, Reporting & Contract Management (70%)
  • Research and track upcoming grant opportunities that CHI qualifies for.
  • Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines.
  • Draft and edit high-quality, compelling LOIs, grant proposals, and reports.
  • Collect data and study findings to support grant proposals and reports.
  • Develop grant templates and master files.
  • Copy, collate, package, and submit final grant materials.
  • Liaise with funders as needed around grant reporting questions.
  • Establish and maintain positive working relationships with funders.
  • Engage in donor relations with grant-related funder contacts.
  • Review, summarize, and track data on grant application outcomes.
  • Oversee and track all grant milestones.
  • Support communications around funder acknowledgment and grant announcements.
  • Maintain a reporting calendar and submit grant and contract proposals timely.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of grant writing and reporting experience in a non-profit setting.
• Experience managing 3-5 reports and grant submissions per month.
• Expertise in contract tracking and compliance work.
• Strong written communication skills.
• A foundational understanding of Data analysis is preferred.
• Attention to detail, strong editing and organization skills.
• Ability to track and meet deadlines.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Salesforce and reporting databases such as Power BI is preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional process management skills.
• Strong commitment to Health Equity, Racial Justice, and Inclusion.

Requirements

• Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Salary range: $81,000-90,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays and flexible vacation time.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matched employee contribution of up to 6%.

Working Conditions

• Operates in a remote office-like environment.
• Regular check-ins via communication tools are required.
• Up to 10% travel to various locations may be expected.

Vaccination Requirements

As a condition of employment, each candidate selected for employment will be required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccination prior to the selected candidate’s start date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace.