The Grants Administrator is an integral part of the National Health Foundation team and manages federal and non-federal grants for the organization. The Grants Administrator is responsible for management of grants, including pre-award oversight, coordination, budgeting, grant development, and submission of the grant application, and post-award grant management and reporting. The Grants Administrator also ensures compliance with requirements of funding sources.
The Grants Administrator will support our robust grants fundraising program and report to the Vice President of Development. They will be responsible for managing strategies for program growth and funder stewardship, as well as preparing and submitting grant proposals, grant reports, and conducting grant prospect research.
Pertinent Information
This position is not remote.
Full-time, exempt employee.
Work Shift: Monday – Friday, 9AM-5PM
Salary range for the position is $65K – $75K with a sign on bonus of $1,000.00 (Payable after 3 months)
Responsibilities and Initiatives
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
I. Relationship Development & Management:
Co-host funder meetings, virtual and in-person, with senior development and agency staff.
Establish and maintain current information, contacts, and relationships with foundation and corporate representatives and program officers.
Coordinate stewardship activities in partnership with the CEO, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Development.
Track key funder stewardship/cultivation next steps as well as grant program administrative tasks in project management software.
II. Grant Writing:
Work directly with the VP of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Development to write, prepare, and submit corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted programs, meeting deadlines for a robust grant schedule.
Submit timely and accurate grant reporting (progress/interim reports, year-end, financial reporting, program data, and special reports as required).
Manage internal grants calendar.
Prepare grant program budgets in collaboration with the VP of Strategic Partnerships, program and finance staff.
III. Grant Research, Administration, & Internal Processes:
Coordinate, with Community Initiatives internal data and finance teams, to secure the needed data points and financial information for proposals, reports and grant tracking.
Collaborate with Community Initiatives Department communications team to ensure appropriate recognition of funders.
Stay abreast of agency and program developments. Maintain a working knowledge of agency priorities and funding needs.
Conduct prospect and funder research for new grant opportunities to inform grant strategy.
Develop written profiles of funders to prepare program/development staff and leadership for grants-related meetings.
Coordinate with the Director of Development to ensure proper and timely acknowledgment and reporting of all grant funding.
Requirements
What you will need to succeed
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
3+ years’ professional experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks, work under deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively
Exceptional ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work with senior staff
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of Products
What we prefer but not required
Experience with grant writing, program development, or government grant writing particularly knowledge of funding sources for marginalized communities and social determinants of health
Knowledge of homelessness issues
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
Be on a team that is full of collaborative, passionate, fun and energetic individuals that are focused on serving the needs of the community. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.
Other work perks include a monthly engagement activity with everyone. You can take part in Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) events, having access to our JEDI library, and other resources to learn more about JEDI. Team engagement that includes staff awards, and enjoy direct access to everyone to share ideas and initiatives to continue to improve the employee experience. Feeling hungry during work hours? We got you covered with snack haven at any and all of our facilities!
What You’ll Get
A collaborative, passionate team environment focused on serving the needs of our clients with dignity and respect. NHF is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, 100 % covered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee; and 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contribution.
Who We Are:
At NHF, we do meaningful, mission driven work to improve the health of individuals and under-resourced communities by taking action on the social determinants of health. Embracing the guiding philosophy that health begins where we live, learn, work and play, the organization’s work focuses on four key areas: housing, food access, built environments and education. NHF Recuperative Care is an integral part of the county’s comprehensive plan to end homelessness. In addition to offering a safe discharge option for hospitals, our recuperative care sites serve as alternative intake centers for the housing process, to link some of our most vulnerable neighbors to low-cost care and then to permanent housing and ongoing support.
National Health Foundation is committed to fostering a fair, diverse, inclusive, and equal work environment.
National Health Foundation believes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is essential to accomplishing our mission and maximizing our impact. Understanding historical and current manifestations of racism and oppression will enable us to most effectively take action on the social determinants of health. As one of our core values, JEDI will shape our governance, strategies, programs, operational activities and advocacy efforts. We recognize the work of JEDI is a journey and our commitment is unwavering.