Grant Writer

Job Summary

Tower Health is seeking an experienced and successful Grant Writer to support the health system’s philanthropic goals through grant research and proposal development.  As the system Grant Writer you will work collaboratively with hospital leadership, program staff, foundations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders to secure philanthropic support, maintain strong funder relationships, and communicate the impact of funded initiatives.   

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects that support hospital strategic priorities, community health needs, and wellness initiatives.
• Develops and maintains a pipeline of prospective funders, including foundations, corporations, community organizations, and philanthropic partners.
• Engages hospital staff, including physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and community partners, to serve as content experts in grant development, program planning, and community health initiatives.
• Performs research on clinical, demographic, and community health trends utilizing diverse data resources to support grant proposals and community programming.
• Generates grant proposals, reports, presentations, and supporting documents in response to funding solicitations and community partnership opportunities.
• Submits proposals and reports based on stated deadlines and funding requirements.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities and tracks key milestones related to grants, community programs, and reporting requirements.
• Cultivates and maintains positive relationships with existing and prospective funders through regular communication, stewardship activities, and engagement opportunities.
• Represents the organization at community meetings, funder convenings, networking events, and philanthropic functions as assigned.
• Coordinates communication between project stakeholders, community partners, funding organizations, and hospital leadership.
• Meets annual grant goals related to number of proposals submitted and amount of grant funding secured.

Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (flexible)

The Grant Writer has the potential to be hybrid and can be based at any of Tower Health’s hospitals (Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital or Reading Hospital). 

Comprehensive benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Earned Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• And More!

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Qualifications

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor's degree required / Master's Degree Preferred

• Grant Writing Experience required with local, state, federal and private grants.  

• Experience working with Grant Platforms
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Required Skills 

• Collaborative Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, Tower Direct ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion

At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.

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