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Hospice of The Western Reserve operates in celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care and support effective grieving.

WHY US?

We believe that our success starts with our greatest asset: OUR EMPLOYEES!

We live our shared core values in everything we do:

COMPASSION. EXCELLENCE. EQUALITY. INTEGRITY. SERVICE. STEWARDSHIP.

We have a passion for purpose driven work! Do you?

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Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR) seeks a Grant Writer to join the Development Team. The Grant Writer supports the Director of Foundation Relations in foundation and corporate grant fundraising. As a key member of the Development team, secures funding to realize the organization's mission and vision. This position is responsible for the grant prospect pipeline, annual grant plan and timeline, and grant fundraising progress reports.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• In coordination with the Director of Foundation Relations, manage the full range of activities required to cultivate, prepare, submit, and meet the grant agreement requirements of 50 - 60 grant proposals per year for foundation and corporate support.
• Gain and maintain an understanding of HWR's history, mission, current services and programs, and strategic initiatives; coveys agency's mission, goals, case for need and accomplishments in writing to win grant funding approval, to retain grant funding in following years.
• Work with HWR's leadership and staff to gather information necessary to apply for and report to corporate/foundation funders.
• Draft written narrative for compelling grant proposals; obtain input from others and make revisions as needed to improve the organization of the text, logic of the arguments, and communicative effectiveness of the entire document; edit, format and upload or submit proposals by the funders' application due date.
• Understand financial statements and create requisite budget documents, with finance and program leaders' input, in the prescribed formats provided by funders.
• Comply with all grant reporting and publicity requirements as outlined by foundation/corporate donors; prepare customized acknowledgement letters as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records, including the grant documents and future due dates for applications and reports in HWR's CRM database, OneDrive folders, and physical files.
• Ensure that foundation and corporate grant funders receive regular written updates (e.g., newsletters), event invitations and other related communications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUCCESS CAPABILITIES

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in English, Communications or Journalism, and considerable non-profit work experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of philanthropy, particularly grant cycles, application processes and protocols, and local philanthropic foundations.
• Some knowledge of hospice and palliative care and must be willing to acquire comprehensive knowledge of hospice and palliative care.
• Skill in telling stories, translating ideas, concepts, and program information into thoughtful and compelling proposals
• Ability to use data and statistics to tell a story, to support proposals and to construct SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound)
• Ability to describe the impact of programs on those served in new and refreshed approaches to avoid redundancy and demonstrate renewed fund development efforts on an annual basis
• Ability to plan, organize and administer programs and/or projects
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze data
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely and effective manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to be at ease with ambiguity and rapid change.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly proficient in Word and Excel, use of shared team files, a donor database, grant portals and virtual meeting technology
• Ability to have and maintain a valid driver's license, good driving record and auto accident insurance at a level acceptable to HWR and/or HWR’s insurer.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Compliance to Annual Flu Shot Policy or ability to provide exemption documentation
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High level of integrity, ethics and professionalism.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This majority of this position includes sedentary work completed in office-type setting with prolonged computer and telephone use. The position requires ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and some light work and lifting requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds occasionally; work requires sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, standing, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication; hearing, and visual acuity. Employee is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE: The responsibilities of this position are described above, and they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons. Also, this description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants who may need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact:

Careers at Hospice of the Western Reserve

17876 St. Clair Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44114

216.383.2222 or careers@hospicewr.org

Hospice of the Western Reserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.