Join an organization at the forefront of improving health by transforming care through Centering® groups

Grant Writer

General Description

Centering Healthcare Institute (“CHI”) is a non-profit organization that collaborates with healthcare providers across all sectors to transform healthcare. Our mission is to improve health, transform care, and disrupt inequitable systems through the Centering group model. We empower patients, strengthen patient-provider relationships, and build communities through three main components: health assessment, interactive learning, and community building.

We are dedicated to creating a future where the risk of preterm birth, the inequities faced by Black women in pregnancy-related outcomes, and the disparities in early childhood are significantly reduced—ensuring that every child has the potential to enjoy better life chances, social and economic opportunities, and overall well-being. With over two decades of experience as the leading resource for group care, we have developed and sustained the Centering model in nearly 500 practice sites and some of the largest health systems in the world.

CHI is seeking a remote Grant Writer to support CHI’s ambitious growth plan and focus on increasing institutional support. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Grant Writer is responsible for all areas of grant proposal development: identifying needs and funding sources; developing proposals and budgets; coordinating cross-functional departmental follow-up for proposal development; maintaining grant-related record keeping; and conducting grant-related research. This position is responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, accurate, compelling proposals to foundations, corporate, and government sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and track upcoming grant opportunities that CHI qualifies for using several sources.

• Coordinate the development of grant requests by establishing timelines that outline tasks, assignments, and deadlines; meet all deadlines; facilitate timely communications with program leadership; collect grant submission materials from the Programs and Finance departments

• Draft, edit, and submit high-quality, compelling Letters of Intent, grant proposals, grant reports, acknowledgment, and thank you letters

• Collect data and study findings to support grant proposals and reports. Particular attention to checking for completeness against grant instructions and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

• Execute full-cycle grant packaging, including administration of grants and reports.

• Develop grant templates and master files, collect standard organizational attachments, and develop a range of resource tools for grant submissions

• Work within funder online portals and maintain passwords for access

• Liaise with funders as needed around grant reporting questions and grant submissions

• Establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships with private grantors, corporate funders, and governmental agencies

• Engage in donor relations with grant-related funder contacts, track acknowledgments, and execute thank you letters to funders

• Meet with funders for unawarded grants and collect and track feedback for future submissions and improvement

• Review, summarize, and track data on grant application outcomes

• Oversee and track all grant milestones including, but not limited to, proposals in development, proposals submitted to funders, proposals that have been issued or canceled, deliverable deadlines, and awards

• Provide content by supporting the communications team around funder acknowledgment and grant announcements via the website, e-newsletters, and social media

• Work with IT, Programs, and other departments on data collection efforts needed for completing reports and writing grant proposals

• Maintain a reporting calendar and submit grant and contract proposals in a timely manner.

• Additional duties as assigned

Reporting Structure and Key Relationships

The Grant Writer reports to the Chief Development Officer

Qualification and Requirements

Experience:

• 5-7 years of grant writing and reporting experience in a non-profit setting, preferably focused on Health, Social Impact, Birth, or Reproductive Equity

• Experience managing reports and grant submissions per month and several contracts at a time; contracts managed in collaboration with Grants Administrator and Finance

• Expertise in contract tracking and contract compliance work

Skills:

• Strong written communication skills; demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals and reports

• A foundational understanding of Data analysis is preferred

• Attention to detail, strong editing and organization skills

• Ability to track and meet deadlines

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience with Salesforce and reporting databases such as Power BI are preferred

• Experience developing strong grant management policies, processes, and tools

• Strong project management skills

• Demonstrate leadership ability, cross-team collaboration, flexibility, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail; follow-through, communication, project & time management and organizational skills

• Possess a high level of personal integrity, good judgment, and maturity

• Brings a strong service mentality;

• Commitment to continuous professional development Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems

• Strong analytical skills

• Motivated by the mission of CHI and the Centering model

• Strong commitment to Health Equity, Racial Justice, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Value-Centered work

• Outstanding interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software (Asana or equivalent);

• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards, including confidentiality and handling sensitive situations and information with the utmost discretion and diplomacy.

Cultural Sensitivity:

• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and to fostering an anti-racist work culture and anti-racist principles and learning.

• Ability to uphold our core values of Accountability, Diversity & Equity, Partnership, Data-Driven decision-making, and Community.

Working Conditions:

• This utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.

• While adhering to a standard full-time work schedule (8:30 am - 5:00 pm), working irregular hours may be necessary.

• Travel to various locations may be expected for attending conferences, staff meetings and retreats, and any other relevant event.

• This position must also navigate high-pressure situations.

• Continuous professional development to ensure the organization operates within legal frameworks and consistent with the best practices in the field, is required.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the Grant Writer role is $90,000 - $100,000, based on the qualifications and years of relevant experience the selected candidate brings.

CHI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with a matched employee contribution of up to 6%, and flexible vacation time, among many other health and wellness offerings.

Vaccination Requirements

We are a healthcare consulting company committed to putting health and safety first for our staff, partners, constituents, and the larger communities in which we live and work. Staff who join Centering Healthcare Institute after December 6, 2021, will, as a condition of employment, be required to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to their start date with the Centering Healthcare Institute and be fully vaccinated (as that term may be defined by the CDC) within 30 days from that date, unless approved for an exemption.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable, and inclusive workplace, actively seeking to build a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we aim to serve and the communities where we work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status.

CHI is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@centeringhealthcare.org.