Grant Writer

Foundation for Black Health Disparities, Inc.

Department/Report to: Director of Development
Position Type: Paid (Contractor)
Work Schedule: Part-Time
Expected Weekly Hours: 20

Work Location: Virtual
Foundation for Black Health Disparities, Inc Requisition ID: 0019

About the Organization

Foundation for Black Health Disparities, Inc. is an incorporated 501(c)3 under the Internal Revenue Service that recognizes that health disparities are not a result of an individual or group but centuries of systemic inequalities. We deliberately set our priorities for joining efforts across the nation in decreasing these gaps through targeting the inequalities in the social determinants of health. We do this through creating initiatives and providing funding support to help increase access to quality education, economic stability, safe neighborhoods, environments, social context, and quality health care.

Our team currently consists of 10 brilliant professionals from various backgrounds that apply a collective intelligence to addressing inequalities that negatively impact health outcomes for black residents. When measuring mortality rates as a result of these inequalities, the most disparate numbers are consistently seen between Black and White Americans for preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, breast cancer, maternal and infant mortality. Additional details regarding this are available on our website: www.fbhd.org

The Grant Writer will identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.

Responsibilties

1. Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation and private funding prospects to match College priorities;

2. Generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations consistent with all policies and procedures of Foundation for Black Health Disparities, Inc., and the requirements and guidelines of the funding agencies;

3. Generates revenues for the organization’s programs through timely submission of well-researched, well written and well-documented grant proposals;

4. Maintains primary responsibility for grant schedules and tracking grants;

5. Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies and organizations;

6. Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry,

   concept papers and grant proposals;

7. Coordinates and follows-up on the progress of submitted proposals;

8. Coordinates with the finance officer to create expenditure and income budgets to

   accompany proposals;

9. Upgrade Grants Manual procedures and IRB in cooperation with the Office of Institutional

   Effectiveness;

10. Develops and maintains a master file on submitted and pending grants and contracts;

    1. Remains up-to-date on current issues relative to grant proposals;

    2. Meets regularly with faculty/staff to discuss current and new funding needs;

    3. Become cognizant of federal and local regulations & other matters of compliance with all grants

    4. Become familiar with and adhere to policies and procedures of Foundation for Black Health

       Disparities, Inc.

    5. Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of proposed expenditures related to all

       specific grants

    6. Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant.

    7. Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of this process

    8. Contributes to a safe working environment

    9. Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    1. Grant writing experience, preferably with an education focus

    2. Experience which should demonstrate a proven track record of securing new funding

       opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify

       opportunities for the organization.

    3. Ability to work effectively under pressure.

    4. Excellent writing and verbal skills

    5. Be highly organized with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes;

    6. Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data

    7. Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database

       management skills;

    8. Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and

       accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

    Education

    Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

    Skills

    1. 3 to 5 years of experience as a successful grant writer;

    2. Previous grant budget development and management;

    3. A proven record of securing major grants with certifiable references;

    How to Apply

    Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to info@fbhd.org