Grants & Development Manager

The Grants and Development Manager position combines strategic fundraising, grant management, and compliance oversight. The Manager will lead the full lifecycle of grant development—from research and proposal writing to post-award monitoring, reporting, and evaluation—with a focus on securing and managing government (especially HRSA), state, and private foundation support. This role requires exceptional grant writing and project management skills, as well as the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, including finance, quality improvement, and program operations.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of healthcare grants, development best practices, and a demonstrated ability to build sustainable funding pipelines using data-driven storytelling, relationship cultivation, and compliance expertise.

Lead research, identification, and pursue new grant opportunities from federal, state, local, and private sources.

Create compelling and compliant letters of intent, grant proposals, supporting documentation, and budgets in alignment with CCHC’s mission, strategic plan, and funder priorities.

Maintain a comprehensive, forward-looking grant calendar, including deadlines for proposals, renewals, and required reports.

Serve as the primary grant writer and editor, ensuring high-quality narrative development and persuasive language tailored to funder requirements.

Develop and manage a standardized library of boilerplate content and data resources for reuse in proposals.

Proven success managing a portfolio of federal, state, and private grants; HRSA experience is desired.

Administer pre- and post-award grant management functions, including execution, monitoring, and close out of funded projects.

Ensure compliance with all federal (e.g., HRSA), state, and private grantor requirements, including performance reporting, financial documentation, and audit preparation.

Work collaboratively with Finance, Quality Improvement, and Program departments to align spending with grant budgets and ensure accurate tracking, invoicing, and reconciliation of funds.

Serve as the lead point of contact for funders regarding grant performance, deliverables, and site visits.

Maintains knowledge of best practices in grant fundraising and trends in the nonprofit and FQHC health care sectors.

Design and implement program evaluation frameworks, logic models, and measurable outcomes for grant-funded initiatives.

Analyze and synthesize data from cross-functional teams (including Quality Improvement, Program Managers, and Finance) for reporting and continuous improvement.

Use grant management platform to manage grant life cycles, monitor key performance indicators, and produce accurate reports and dashboards.

Provide technical assistance and training to internal stakeholders on data collection, reporting, and compliance tracking.

Collaborate with the Development Director to diversify funding sources through donor cultivation, annual campaigns, corporate partnerships, and special events.

Support the development and execution of an annual development plan and fundraising calendar.

Assist with marketing, donor communications, and creation of development collateral as needed.

Manage and maintain donor and grant databases, tracking interactions, gifts, outcomes, and grant cycles.

Develop and implement grant management policies, procedures, data workflows, and resources.

Cross-train and support administrative staff, interns, or volunteers engaged in development functions.

Coordinate with program and administrative staff to identify funding priorities and ensure alignment between project goals and funding strategies.

Represent CCHC at community events, funder meetings, and public forums as needed to elevate the organization’s visibility and cultivate relationships.

Translate program and patient stories into compelling narratives that convey impact to funders and stakeholders.

Able to work independently and as a team member.

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Public Administration, English, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or related areas.

Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS)…