Grant Writer Senior

Overview

The Grant Writer Senior serves as a member of the Novant Health Foundation team and assists the Grants Office Director with grant functions, primarily concept development, writing, editing and stewardship, including some post-award reports. The Grant Writer Senior also may develop and manage other special projects as assigned and will support the Foundation’s overall fundraising efforts.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Hybrid role: remote four days per week and in Salisbury, NC office on Tuesdays for team and individual meetings.

Graduate degree required. Master’s degree in English, journalism or marketing preferred.

Minimum of five years’ experience completing grant letters of intent, applications and reports, as well as accurately evaluating funding prospects required. Experience writing both private and government grants preferred.

Must possess strong writing, editing and proofreading skills. Must have strong commitment to excellence, accuracy and client service. Must be able to work with continuously changing priorities and interruptions. Must have high degree of flexibility and willingness to work until the job is complete. Demonstrated success in obtaining grants from a variety of funding sources, including foundations, corporations and government entities.

Knowledge of grant terminology, standards and documentation. Demonstrated interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with foundation clients, including clinicians, external program officers, donors, and healthcare system staff. Requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Must maintain complete confidentiality as required by HIPPA, organizational policy and procedures, and donor relations. Must be comfortable and productive working with system staff across disciplines.

Requires proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office, relational database experience with Salesforce preferred and strong word processing skills. Must comply with regulatory and governing standards as well as corporate policies and procedures.

Knowledge of healthcare industry and grant funding opportunities for healthcare system. Knowledge of and experience with regional grant funding community.