Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. · 1 day ago
Manager of Grant Development & Strategy
Worcester, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yrFamily Health Center of Worcester, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center that provides care for more than 30,000 patients annually. The Manager of Grant Development and Strategy leads the organization’s grant development strategy to secure funding aligned with mission priorities, focusing on writing proposals and cultivating relationships with partners.
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Responsibilities
Write clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and related materials aligned with organizational goals
Participate in the organization’s grant strategy, setting priorities for funding opportunities aligned with mission and long-term goals
Mentor grant writing staff to ensure high-quality, persuasive proposals and supporting materials
Identify and evaluate funding prospects from government agencies, foundations, and corporations, prioritizing opportunities that offer the greatest impact
Build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, including program officers and key decision-makers
Facilitate executive-level grant vetting discussions and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Collaborate with Finance and Development teams to develop complex, multi-year grant budgets and sustainability plans
In collaboration with Manager of Grants Administration, monitor post-award compliance and maintain communication with funders, ensuring timely reports, contracts, and accurate grant records
Collaborate with Finance and program teams to monitor budgets and support fiscal management for multi-year awards as needed
Ensure all proposals meet compliance standards and are submitted on time
Oversee departmental systems for tracking submissions and awards
Contribute to organizational planning through needs assessments and case statements that inform fundraising strategy
Serve as a thought partner in shaping the Development Department’s overall philanthropy strategy
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Batchelor's degree in related field required
Extensive experience in grant writing and strategic development, with a proved track record of securing major awards from government agencies, foundations, and corporations
Deep understanding of compliance requirements for government and foundation funding
Demonstrated success collaborating across departments to align grant strategy with organizational goals
Familiarity with grants management systems and compliance tracking
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and build relationships with funders
High level of discretion and confidentiality, including adherence to HIPAA compliance standards
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including mentoring grant writing staff
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Company
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
Family Health Center of Worcester is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all residents in the Greater Worcester area, especially culturally diverse populations, by providing access to affordable, high quality, integrated, comprehensive, respectful, primary health care and social services, regardless of patients' ability to pay.
Founded in 1972
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.9MKey Investors
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2023-07-10Grant· $2.9M
Leadership Team
Lou Brady
President & CEO
Sue Sleigh, MPA, LPN
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2023-12-21
Worcester Business Journal
2023-12-21
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