Director of Foundation Relations and Government Grants

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Senior

Cleveland, OH

Hospitals

About the position

For the Cleveland-based grants office of the Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS), the Director of Foundation Relations and Government Grants develops, implements and lead a comprehensive grant seeking program on behalf of the ministries of the Sisters of Charity Health System.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of Sisters of Charity Health System Fund Development leadership team by overseeing grant activities for all private/corporate foundation, as well as county, state and federal government funding opportunities.
• Conduct prospect research, deadline tracking, grant proposal and report submissions, budget development, grant administration and all related projects for the centralized health system grant office.
• Secure grant awards in support of the Cleveland-based ministries of the Sisters of Charity including programs on our E. 22nd Street campus that are serving the Central Neighborhood, as well as the other ministries (e.g., Joseph & Mary's Home, Regina Health Center, and Light of Hearts Villa).
• Collaborate and serve as key liaison for grants with SCHS leadership, including ministry leaders and other fund development staff throughout the proposal development process, especially related to program design and outcomes.
• Manage post-award evaluation and reporting, including ongoing communication with program staff related to financial compliance, limitations, activities, and outcomes.
• Manage relationships with external funders including program officers, corporate representatives, and government officials. Convene and lead all related site visits.
• Prepare and submit related outcome narrative and financial grant reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain all related grant information in Raiser's Edge and Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Participate in weekly senior-level fund development leadership meetings with Senior Vice President to discuss grant funding planning, challenges, and visioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight years' experience writing proposals and managing grants in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record and demonstrated expertise in grant writing and program development.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of and experience in all facets of grants and foundation relations, including research, proposal development, budget development, familiarity with online applications, and administration and reporting of grants.
• Experience in social/human services fields preferred, but not required.