Manager, Grants

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Manager, Grants  plays a vital role in securing funding for HMH Foundation's critical initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Giving, the Grants Manager will manage a portfolio of current and prospective funding partners. The Grants Manager will build and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, identify and pursue grant opportunities, and develop compelling proposals that result in increased investment in HMH's mission.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Manager, Grants at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Develop compelling grant proposals to foundations and corporate foundations, including budget narratives.
• Collaborate with clinical, research, and fundraising staff to conceptualize proposals and ensure compliance.
• Gather required data and written materials to support proposals and applications, working closely with HMH corporate offices (Finance, Office of Research Administration, Legal, etc.).
• Research and identify philanthropic and public grant opportunities using grants databases, monitoring relevant websites, publications, and RFP announcements.
• Share new and emerging grant opportunities with appropriate HMH administrators, clinicians, and scientists.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external working groups involved in proposal/program design.
• Contribute to the Institutional Giving and Grants Management team's long-range planning for funding opportunities, donor cultivation, and stewardship practices.
• Support project meeting strategies to ensure alignment with philanthropic goals and objectives.
• Ensure grantee compliance for all projects in the portfolio, including developing and submitting reports.
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive grants tracking system.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum of three years of experience in fundraising, with an emphasis on grant writing.
• Proven track record of securing foundation, corporate, and experience with medical and/or research grant. opportunities, preparing required materials, writing compelling narratives, and developing project budgets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to handle information ethically, accurately, and confidentially.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience in a healthcare environment or related field involving grant seeking and relationship management.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge or other fundraising/CRM software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of work processes and outcomes.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!   

Starting Minimum Rate

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.