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Responsible for development, editing and submission of competitive grants, proposals and reports for identified specific funding resources to support site and system initiatives. Works system-wide to collaborate with leadership and staff to identify and understand program/project concepts and objectives. Identifies, investigates, and defines grant funding opportunities for programs/projects throughout the system that align with Advocate Health’s priorities, mission and values.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for development, editing and submission of competitive grants, proposals and reports for identified specific funding resources to support site and system initiatives
Ensures all proposals and reports meet funder guidelines and deadlines
Works system-wide to collaborate with leadership and staff to identify and understand program/project concepts and objectives that are proposed for funding
Works with Grants Team and leadership to conduct program audit and gap analysis to determine a program’s readiness for specific extramural funding opportunities
Convenes teams and supports program development efforts when needed to define scope of work and align objectives, evaluation plan and budget with funder guidelines
Identifies, investigates, and defines grant funding opportunities for programs/projects throughout the system that align with Advocate Health’s priorities, mission and values
Proactively works to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities from local, regional, and national foundations, corporate foundations, organizations and government agencies
Supports development and stewardship of key funder relationships
Maintains regular contact with program staff, financial staff, and other key stakeholders to help monitor progress and support the execution of high-quality deliverables
Manages stewardship activities, including detailed funder reports, personal acknowledgment letters and site visits
Manages internal processes related to grants, including managing calendar of deadlines, supervising proposal development and reporting timelines, and managing funder deliverables and facilitates the expenditure tracking process
Works collaboratively with leadership to support development and submission of large and complex funding opportunities
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field
Typically requires 7 years of experience in public health or social services
Strong writing skills
Must have ability to handle multiple projects and requests simultaneously in a fast paced, deadline-driven, results-oriented environment
Strong ability to work both independently and as a team to communicate with a wide range of internal and external constituents including program staff, financial staff, system leaders and funders
Ability to identify priorities, analyze issues, manage projects and make decisions expeditiously while maintaining close attention to detail, most especially to foundation specifications, expectations and deadlines
Demonstrated strong analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize large amounts of detailed information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue
Strong commitment to producing measurable results
Excellent Microsoft Office Skills
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance