[Hiring] Grant Writer @Mercy Health BSMH

Role Description

Develop, implement and achieve grant revenue targets in accordance with BSMH Foundation strategic plan and goals. This position will oversee grant writing including the development and submission of grant documents (letters of inquiry, applications/ proposals, updates and reporting). This person will also coordinate with BSMH staff and program leaders (as well as outside parties when appropriate) the identification, evaluation and development of a case for support for funding priorities aligned with BSMH priorities and funder requirements. This person will also maintain accurate information in Raiser's Edge, facilitate proactive grant stewardship and prepare and submit all required reports as scheduled or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5-7 years of successful grant writing and coordination
• Demonstrated success in identifying and securing government agencies, private and public foundations, and corporate funders.
• Proven experience researching, developing, writing, and submitting competitive grant proposals, applications, budgets, reports, and supporting materials.
• Experience managing multiple grant projects simultaneously, including complex proposals with significant funding objectives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, accurately, and persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to translate program outcomes, evaluation data, community needs, and organizational impact into compelling funding narratives.
• Knowledge of prospect research tools and techniques used to identify, evaluate, and qualify institutional funding opportunities.
• Understanding of grant compliance requirements, restricted funding regulations, reporting expectations, and stewardship best practices.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, manage competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information from diverse stakeholders to develop competitive funding requests.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and build productive working relationships with program staff, leadership, and external partners.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to assess funding opportunities and align them with organizational priorities.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Asana, or similar donor, grants management, and project management systems preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.