GRANT WRITER III
hace 2 días
Indianapolis
The Grants Writer III is responsible for assisting the Grants Department in all functions of grants-related fundraising. Specific duties include prospecting new funding sources, writing and editing, budget preparation, and ensuring timely and accurate development and submission of proposals. The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a related field; master's degree preferred; and at least five years of experience in grant writing. Candidate must have excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills with ability to work professionally and efficiently in a time-sensitive environment. Must be able to read and interpret complex guidelines, data, and legal documents. Essential Duties • Grant Research Development and Writing 50%, • Read and comprehend funding opportunities to determine feasibility, eligibility, and appropriateness., • Prospect new funding sources helping to identify opportunities for federal, state, and private support and distribute them to relevant staff., • Write and edit grant proposals for HHC, MCPHD, Eskenazi Health (including Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and Eskenazi Health Center), and IEMS., • Develop budgets, including formulation of salaries, costs, and percentages., • Cross-Functional Collaboration 30%, • Serve on planning committees for all new and renewal grant proposals., • Serve as a liaison between the Grants Department and Funder for coordination and communication., • Provide guidance and support to program staff regarding proposal requirements, compliance matters, and submission protocols., • Provide technical assistance to Program Managers., • Proposal Management 20%, • Develop proposal checklists and internal deadline schedules to track proposal progress., • Ensure accurate and timely development and submission of grant proposals., • Maintain complete and accurate files of grant proposal activity., • Assist department personnel with periodic reporting, newsletter development, and tracking., • Maintain, monitor, and distribute grant-related information to appropriate personnel., • Facilitate executive approval for all grant proposals and awards to HHC. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in public health, journalism, business, or related field, • At least five years of writing experience, • Program development and project management experience, • Experience interpreting funding opportunity guidelines and preparing proposals for submission to major funding agencies, • Ability to develop budgets, including formulation of salaries, costs, and percentages., • Ability to organize a proposal effectively and efficiently with attention to detail., • Proficiency with federal proposal submission portals, including Grants.gov, HRSA Electronic Handbooks, etc., • Excellent attention to detail, outstanding customer service, and strong communication skills, • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents (proposal requests/legal documents), • Ability to handle several tasks under time pressures and competing deadlines Preferred • Master's degree, • Familiarity with public health methodologies, • Federal grants management experience, including but not limited to, interpreting and applying provisions of Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements, 2 CFR Part 200 et.al., • Proficiency with federal proposal submission portals, including Grants.gov, HRSA Electronic Handbooks, etc. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Manage and maintain internal and external relationships., • Excellent writing skills., • Firm understanding of program development and grant writing., • Excellent time management skills., • Strong planning and organization skills, including attention to detail., • Ability to manage all aspects of the job with little supervisory oversight., • Must maintain confidentiality of information., • Must be willing to work occasional evenings or weekends., • Ability to manage and maintain internal and external relationships., • Effectively present information to individuals and groups., • Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner., • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions., • Use Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe suite. Working Environment • Confined sitting: 70%, • Steady use of hands or fingers: 30%, • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions., • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.