Foundation Grant Development Manager

Mercy

. Conduct activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and government sources .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development, with a strong understanding of government funding requirements and the ability to coordinate complex applications involving multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentGovernment Funding RequirementsProject ManagementStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Grant Proposal ManagementResearch and EvaluationBudget DevelopmentSubmission ProcessesComplex Application Writing

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationAbility to PrioritizeTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Grant ApplicationsFunding AgenciesNonprofit SectorFederal GrantsState Grants

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, corporate, and government sources
Research, compile, write, and edit grant applications
Develop relationships with funders and internal stakeholders to further grant efforts across the Mercy ministry
Work closely with internal project managers to monitor funding expenditures and outcome reporting
Act as liaison between program staff and funding agencies
Perform duties consistently with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field
Minimum three years' experience with grant writing
Demonstrated track record in writing persuasive, clear and concise proposals
Experience developing, writing, coordinating, and submitting complex federal, state, and county government grant applications
Strong understanding of government funding requirements, proposal development, budgets, submission processes, and grant application portals
Experience coordinating government grant proposals involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and subject matter experts
Ability to research and evaluate grant opportunities and work with clinical and operational stakeholders to develop competitive project concepts aligned with grant requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective project management skills
Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Ability to plan, prioritize, shift priorities if necessary, and coordinate multiple projects to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Tuition support
Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
Caring, collaborative team environment
Opportunities to shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion