Reporting to the AVP of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Grant Writer is responsible for researching new funding opportunities, working with hospital personnel on program needs and strategy, writing, editing and submitting grant proposals and reports.

This person will work closely with Development staff at each of the affiliate hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research to identify sources of support.
• Prepare proposal submission plans that outline key tasks, identifies key hospital priorities and primary program partners, details needed program information, and defines budgets and timeframes.
• Drafts and edits proposal in cooperation with program staff and foundation VP.
• Submits final grant proposal.
• Monitors applications through the approval process.
• Provides all requested grant information as required by corporate and foundation donors.
• Gathers information from program directors for inclusion in follow-up grant progress reports.
• Works with senior staff to arrange face-to-face cultivation meetings with potential funders.
• Coordinates site visits between current funders and hospital program managers.
• Maintains all grant information in Raisers Edge.
• Assists with other fundraising projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree.
• Minimum of four years of grant writing experience preferably in a hospital/academic environment.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience in foundation research; knowledge of Raiser s Edge a plus.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and strong time-management focus.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with online grant submission formats a plus.

Hours*:

• Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

• Hours are subject to change as business needs require.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Equal Opportunity Employer