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Project Harmony

Grant Writer/Administrator

Omaha, NE · On-site

Communicate with Chief Development Officer, program leaders, data team, and the grant committee regarding planned, submitted, pending, awarded, and declined grants * Compile and manage detailed ...

All Stars Project, Inc.

Development Officer

Newark, NJ

$26.93 - $31.25/hr

Development Officer Location: All Stars Project of New Jersey Job Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt ... This position combines frontline fundraising, donor engagement, grant writing, event management and ...

Bright Hope International

Grant research and writing experience preferred. * Connections to Christian philanthropic networks ... The Junior Development Officer should have the ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fluid ...

Socket.dev

Chief Development Officer

Omaha, NE · On-site

Grant - Omaha, NE 68111 POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Development Officer (CDO) is a member of the senior leadership team and serves as ...

Socket.dev

Chief Development Officer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Additionally, the CDO will oversee capital campaigns and grant management efforts, ensuring ... The Chief Development Officer will utilize strategic planning skills daily to design and adjust ...

Equest

Development Officer

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Development Officer is responsible for the management of a well-coordinated, strategic plan to ... Review requests for proposals and submit grant applications to private sources. * Manage ...

Special Kids, Inc.

Development Officer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Development Officer is responsible for oversight, proactive planning, and successful execution ... Coordinates and implements the annual grant and funders application and reporting plans with ...

Greatfuturessd

Chief Development Officer

Brookings, SD · On-site

Chief Development Officer Location: Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains About Us At the Boys ... Lead grant management efforts to secure vital resources. Key Responsibilities * Leadership : Guide ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for grant development officer in the United States is $68,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $76,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Grant Development Officer vs Grant Writer?

AspectGrant Development OfficerGrant Writer
CredentialsBachelor's degree; experience in fundraising or developmentBachelor's degree; strong writing skills
Work EnvironmentNonprofits, educational institutions, government agenciesNonprofits, research institutions, healthcare organizations
Primary FocusDeveloping grant strategies, building relationships, securing fundingWriting and editing grant proposals

The Grant Development Officer focuses on creating and managing grant strategies, building relationships, and securing funding, while the Grant Writer primarily concentrates on crafting compelling grant proposals. Both roles often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities within the fundraising process.

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Grant Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL • On-site

Christian Community Health Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Christian Community Health Centerexternal

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position/Summary
The Grants Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for identifying funding opportunities, coordinating grant applications, supporting proposal development, and maintaining an organized grant-development pipeline. This position is primarily own the pre-award process-prospecting, proposal coordination, writing, application management, and submission.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
  • Research federal, state, local, foundation, corporate, and private funding opportunities.
  • Monitor funding announcements from HRSA, HHS, SAMHSA, HUD, state agencies, foundations, and other funders.
  • Assess opportunities for preliminary alignment with organizational priorities, programs, and strategic goals.
  • Maintain a funding opportunity calendar and prospect pipeline.
  • Coordinate development of grant applications from concept through submission.
  • Work closely with contractual writers to draft and edit narratives, needs statements, organizational descriptions, project goals, objectives, work plans, and sustainability sections.
  • Ensure proposals clearly demonstrate community need, organizational capacity, expected outcomes, and measurable impact.
  • Coordinate letters of support, MOUs, attachments, certifications, and other required documents
  • Establish application timelines and assign responsibilities for each submission.
  • Coordinate input from program directors, clinical leadership, Finance, Compliance, HR, IT, and executive leadership.
  • Schedule grant-development meetings and track outstanding deliverables. Ensure all application components are completed before internal and funder deadlines
  • Provide Finance with staffing assumptions, program activities, equipment needs, contractual requirements, and other information necessary for budget preparation.
  • Ensure the narrative, work plan, and approved budget are consistent.
  • Coordinate submission through systems such as Grants.gov, HRSA EHBs, SAM.gov-related processes, state portals, and foundation platforms.
  • Conduct a final completeness review before submission.
  • Maintain confirmation of successful submission and copies of final applications.
  • Upon receiving award, organize a formal handoff from grant development to Finance, program leadership, and grant management/compliance.
  • Provide the approved application, budget, notice of award, deliverables, reporting requirements, performance measures, and key deadlines.
  • Participate in grant kickoff meetings to ensure operational teams understand what was committed to the funder.
  • Finding and analyzing grants from government agencies, corporations, and private foundations to match organizational needs
  • Reviewing text for compliance and ensuring all technical criteria, strict formatting and deadlines are met.
  • Writing compelling narratives, gathering program data, and working with the team to build project budgets
  • Maintaining a master grants calendar, tracking deadlines, and coordinating information across different departments
  • Monitoring award requirements and writing post-award impact reports for funders.
  • Co-lead community events (Health and Fun Fair, Mobile van coordination and other community events)
  • Lead coordinator for planning and organizing community educational programs/projects
  • Schedule prospects meeting with foundations between CEO to discuss funding needs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of BS degree in English, Communication, Public Administration, or Nonprofit Management. Ability to write persuasive writing and editing skills translate data and community impact into a clear care for support. At least three years of more grantsmanship and working with funding organizations. Knowledge of and experience with EMR and Microsoft Office systems required. Proven understanding with performance measures and patient health outcomes; Experience with community health center and federally qualified health center (FQHC) services/models strongly preferred; Must possess strong organizational, administrative and time management skills; Must possess strong verbal, computer, and communication skills.
Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

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