Grant Writer

Kootenai Health Foundation is seeking a self motivated, detailed oriented and highly organized Grant Writer to join their dynamic and passionate team! Our ideal candidate will be passionate about fundraising… behind the scenes.
Do you thrive off of research? Consider yourself to be a collaborative, relationship builder? Have expertise in private, corporate and government organizations? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you! As the Kootenai Health Foundation Grant Writer you will work collaboratively with foundation clinical and program teams securing funding for key initiatives and programs by convening project champions, scoping projects, and assisting with program development.
Research private, corporate and government organizations and build relationships with key leaders to secure funding and manage awarded grants.
Responsible for managing a grant fundraising program to support the fundraising goals set forth by the Foundation and Kootenai Health leadership.
*What you will do: * * Establish and implements grant development strategies and provides leadership around organizational strategies for procuring private and public grant funding * Build and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with foundation staff and colleagues across the organization, including other departments, to help facilitate a culture of philanthropy * Work with philanthropy staff, clinical and program staff to identity grant opportunities, analyze and assess prospects, prepare grant opportunities and support program development and promotion of evidence-based and best practices * Manage all activities as they relate to grants, including coordination of prospect research, project activities, correspondence for proposals to various agencies, letters of intent, presentation materials and follow-up reporting, and submission of grant reports to funders * Enhance post-award stewardship and connectivity with awarded entities and post-award administration team * Provide grant expertise and support for regional affiliated foundations and health systems *Requirements and Minimum Qualifications* * Bachelor’s degree required * 2 years’ experience writing successful grant proposals required * Solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants required * Experience using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information required * Self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly-organized * High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint * Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and work well under pressure against firm deadlines * Seek and synthesizes information in a compelling and succinct form *About Kootenai Health* Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider.
We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No.
1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.
*As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:* * 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees.
Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment * A tuition assistance program available after 90 days.
If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it * Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings * An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program.
Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching * Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more * Robust and interactive employee bonus program *If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!* *Apply today! * Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $67,000.
00 - $79,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 2 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work setting: * In-person Work Location: In person