Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Foundation Relations, this position is responsible for identifying opportunities and working with internal customers and external partners to develop funding proposals that successfully compete for awards from foundations, organizations, corporations, and entities created around social good. Such proposals will evidence HFHS's capacity to benefit patients, families, and the communities we serve, solve large-scale health care challenges, create models replicable around the country, and secure Henry Ford's standing as an innovative and high-value resource. The Sr. Grant Coordinator is responsible for the research, identification, product development, writing, tracking, and stewardship of funding proposals in support of HFHS. The person in the position will be relied upon to identify, assess and cultivate opportunities based on HFHS priorities, needs, resources and interest. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with system staff to shape products and produce strategically-positioned grants that match agency offerings. The ideal candidate will have a familiarity with methods for awarding funding, as well as the methods used to advertise funding opportunities, and a proven track record for obtaining grant awards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on writing (journalism, communications, marketing, public administration, public health, or related field); Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of grant writing, grant making, or related professional experience
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to develop compelling, professionally packaged grant proposals
• Proven track record of securing grant awards and identifying philanthropic funding opportunities
• Self-directed professional with strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and proven success working collaboratively in team environments with a customer-focused orientation