Manager of Fundraising Grants and Prospect Research

About Signature Healthcare Signature Healthcare is a community-based, non-profit healthcare system serving Southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care to all, and philanthropy plays a critical role in advancing that mission. We are seeking a Manager of Fundraising Grants and Prospect Research to join our Development Team. This position is essential in driving grant strategy, securing funding, and supporting our fundraisers with high-quality research. If you're passionate about storytelling, relationship-building, and helping expand healthcare access in our community, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As the Manager of Grants and Prospect Research, you will: Lead the grants lifecycle - from prospecting and proposal writing to reporting and stewardship. Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation and corporate funders. Research new funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels. Develop and execute an annual grants strategy aligned with organizational priorities. Provide prospect research to support individual giving, major gifts, and event fundraising. Prepare compelling narratives, funder briefings, and talking points for staff leadership. Collaborate across departments to gather data, outcomes, and stories that strengthen proposals. Support Development colleagues with campaigns, events, and donor communications.

What We're Looking For Experience:

3-5+ years in grant writing, development, fundraising, or related research roles.

Skills:

Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; proficiency with databases (Raiser's Edge preferred).

Strengths:

Strategic thinker, relationship-builder, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities. Why Join Us Make a direct impact on expanding healthcare access and equity in the community. Work with a collaborative, mission-driven Development team. Opportunity to grow your skills across grants, research, and donor engagement.