Grants Manager

Overview

St. Joseph's Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care".

Job Overview:

Assists the Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations with private, corporate and government grant strategic planning, application, monitoring and reporting. Manages and supports a full range of development activities including: managing assigned funder portfolio, initiating and maintaining key donor and prospect relationships, and preparing other communications materials.

Qualifications

Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, or a closely related field.

Three to five years of direct, relevant fundraising experience required with a focus on foundation and corporate giving preferred.

Grant writing experience required. Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Experience with planning and implementing special events.

Background in donor management systems/databases (preferably Blackbaud products) and prospect research tools.

Highly proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, social media platforms, email, and the internet.

Enjoys working with volunteers and other front-line fundraisers, as well as autonomously.

Requires analytical skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement, give attention to detail, and resolve problems.

Must possess strong customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.