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Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise (Entry Level)
University of Cincinnati Foundation
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a
place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while
also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big,
drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.
Structure
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise is an exempt (salaried) position
employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the
Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Academic Health Enterprise.
Focus
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise, is responsible for the
identification, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations and foundations
that are major gift prospects for the University of Cincinnati Colleges of
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences, as well the UC Health
clinical enterprise. The Grant Writer provides strategic planning for a
portfolio of regional and national charitable grant-makers with award capacities
of at least $25K, and drive toward a goal of increasing gifts in the $100K to
$250K+ range.
Specific Duties
* Identify and research potential grant resources to support the priorities and
needs of the Academic Health Enterprise (AHE).
* Build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-60 major gift prospects.
* Communicate with the staff of foundations in their portfolio to keep them
informed about the University of Cincinnati and its programs.
* Write and submit in a timely manner, funding proposals, letters of intent,
cover letters and marketing cases for support.
* Provide proposal editing and feedback to faculty and others as needed.
* Responsible for all aspects of proposal preparation and submission.
* Responsible for writing and submitting grant reports to donors for previously
funded projects.
* Coordinate and communicate on a weekly basis with the Senior Director,
CFR-AHE, regarding the grant applications submitted and carry an annual
fundraising goal.
* Adhere to the UC Foundation’s policies and processes of prospect management
to ensure coordination with all units and programs of the Academic Health
Enterprise.
* Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports
in the Foundation database.
* Ensure grants are in full compliance with applicable legal and financial
requirements.
* Use available resources to compile individual foundation prospect profiles
upon request.
* Compile bi-weekly RFP list from announcements of funders, foundations and
corporations or other sources and distribute through appropriate channels to
faculty and staff of the Academic Health Enterprise.
* Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a medical or
healthcare fundraising setting.
* Excellent writing and editing skills.
* Record of successful gift solicitation and closure, preferably with
demonstrated success with grant writing.
* Understanding of basic scientific principles or capacity to learn such
concepts.
* Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships
with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and other constituencies in a
professional manner.
* Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed.
Valid driver’s license required for travel.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting
deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely
manner.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and
database management.
* A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the
mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.
What We Offer
The anticipated starting salary range for the Grant Writer role is $55,000 to
$65,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation
considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal
peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business
considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable
work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind
and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance
based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition
remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid
vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn
more, visit our careers [https://foundation.uc.edu/about/careers] page.
Physical Demands
This position is considered to have sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of
force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position also requires:
* Finger use
* Talking
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially
exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or
administrative work).
Pre-Hire Requirements
The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals
to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University
of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent
upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a
degree are also contingent upon education verification.
place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while
also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big,
drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.
Structure
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise is an exempt (salaried) position
employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the
Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Academic Health Enterprise.
Focus
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise, is responsible for the
identification, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations and foundations
that are major gift prospects for the University of Cincinnati Colleges of
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences, as well the UC Health
clinical enterprise. The Grant Writer provides strategic planning for a
portfolio of regional and national charitable grant-makers with award capacities
of at least $25K, and drive toward a goal of increasing gifts in the $100K to
$250K+ range.
Specific Duties
* Identify and research potential grant resources to support the priorities and
needs of the Academic Health Enterprise (AHE).
* Build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-60 major gift prospects.
* Communicate with the staff of foundations in their portfolio to keep them
informed about the University of Cincinnati and its programs.
* Write and submit in a timely manner, funding proposals, letters of intent,
cover letters and marketing cases for support.
* Provide proposal editing and feedback to faculty and others as needed.
* Responsible for all aspects of proposal preparation and submission.
* Responsible for writing and submitting grant reports to donors for previously
funded projects.
* Coordinate and communicate on a weekly basis with the Senior Director,
CFR-AHE, regarding the grant applications submitted and carry an annual
fundraising goal.
* Adhere to the UC Foundation’s policies and processes of prospect management
to ensure coordination with all units and programs of the Academic Health
Enterprise.
* Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports
in the Foundation database.
* Ensure grants are in full compliance with applicable legal and financial
requirements.
* Use available resources to compile individual foundation prospect profiles
upon request.
* Compile bi-weekly RFP list from announcements of funders, foundations and
corporations or other sources and distribute through appropriate channels to
faculty and staff of the Academic Health Enterprise.
* Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a medical or
healthcare fundraising setting.
* Excellent writing and editing skills.
* Record of successful gift solicitation and closure, preferably with
demonstrated success with grant writing.
* Understanding of basic scientific principles or capacity to learn such
concepts.
* Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships
with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and other constituencies in a
professional manner.
* Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed.
Valid driver’s license required for travel.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting
deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely
manner.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and
database management.
* A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the
mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.
What We Offer
The anticipated starting salary range for the Grant Writer role is $55,000 to
$65,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation
considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the
position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal
peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business
considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable
work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind
and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance
based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition
remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid
vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn
more, visit our careers [https://foundation.uc.edu/about/careers] page.
Physical Demands
This position is considered to have sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of
force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position also requires:
* Finger use
* Talking
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially
exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or
administrative work).
Pre-Hire Requirements
The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals
to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University
of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent
upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a
degree are also contingent upon education verification.