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Children's of Alabama

Grants Officer

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What they do

A Fundraising or Development Specialist raises funds and develops funding resources for an organization, program or non-profit institution. Manages special fundraising events, online donations, individual membership or corporate donations or grants. Builds awareness of the contributions and financial needs of organizations and programs.

$74,035 / year median in Alabama

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Grants Officer Children's of Alabama - 4.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Funder relationship management Bachelor's degree Marketing Full Job Description Main Campus Lee Building Day Shift Foundation and Development Req # 2073 Location 1620 4th Avenue South, Lee Building, Birmingham, Alabama Category Professional and Admin Schedule Full Time Work Schedule Monday-Friday Standard Days Schedule Description Monday -Friday Standard Days In Foundation and Development at Main Campus Lee Building Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday -Friday Standard Days.
Summary:
This position will research, develop and prepare documentation of funding needs for select Hospital programs, then research and identify possible corporate, foundation or government funding sources for each such program. Conducts inter / intra departmental meetings to identify and prioritize projects for development/ funding consideration by overall Foundation strategy. Position writes (or assembles and edits) and prepares written grant requests and proposals for submission, and makes presentations as necessary in support of each solicitation or funding initiative. Grantwriting, major gift development or fundraising experience is essential. An understanding of the grants process, from the research phase through relationship building, proposal writing & ongoing grants management and stewardship is vital. Experience with grant reporting requirements and developing accurate budgets and related financial information is highly desirable.
Other information:
Must be able to work independently and have demonstrated initiative through prior employment Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary to accommodate competing personalities and interests of the highest executive levels of the Hospital and UAB Displays computer skills Knowledge or ability to quickly command federal, state and community funding sources and fundraising strategies Exhibits effective organizational and planning skills, and must be capable of working under extreme deadlines, in a highly politicized, pressure-filled environment Credentials with
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Education with
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Bachelors of Science or Arts Experience with
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5 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Marketing-Funding The Children's of Alabama Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising arm of the hospital, dedicated to securing and responsibly managing charitable support to advance the hospital's mission to provide the finest pediatric health services to all children in an environment that fosters excellence in research and medical education. The Foundation team is highly engaged and forward-facing in the community - implementing fundraising activities and working with individuals, families, community groups, corporations and foundations from across the state to secure philanthropic support that helps improve patient care, advance medical research and provide programs that support children and families facing a medical journey.
Schedule:
Monday -Friday Standard Days, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days