Grants Writer
Lawndale Christian Health Center - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290Work at Lawndale Christian Health Center
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Overview
Mission
Our mission is to show and share the love of Jesus by promoting wellness and providing quality, affordable healthcare for Lawndale and the neighboring communities.
Position Summary
The Grant Writer is responsible for assisting the Development Director with all activities related to private and foundation grant writing, grant submission, and grant continuation including but not limited to management of the grants calendar, organizing & submitting reports to funders, and relationship development for existing grants. The candidate will be responsible for pre- and post-award grant management activities, including financial and administrative analysis and planning for privately funded grants. The candidate will serve as project manager to implement a variety of strategy and development related organizational goals, in addition to supporting the Development Team in major gift cultivation and event planning and management.
QualificationsExcellent communication skills including the ability to write compelling, evidence-based grant proposals.Strong administrative and project management skills.Quantitative skills required to work with spreadsheets and produce reports.Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task, manage deadlines, and work independently.Requires experience and/or demonstrated abilities for working in a multi-cultural, fast-paced setting.Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission of the Lawndale Christian Health Center.Ability to collaborate and interact with a diverse group of health care professionals.Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration
A bachelor's degree and 2 plus years of administrative experience, preferably in development.Experience with proposal writing, grant writing, and management of grants submission.Knowledge of fundraising information sources.Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.Lawndale
benefits
include:
Health Insurance including Dental, Vision & Pharmacy BenefitsPaid time off / Paid holidaysEducational ReimbursementHome Buyer Assistance ProgramRetirement Contributions and more....