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STRIDE Community Health Center

Associate Director of Development

STRIDE Community Health Center, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States, 80033


In an aim to help keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, STRIDE requires that all hired employees be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and to obtain an annual flu shot. STRIDE CHC employees are also required to be screened for tuberculosis and to complete a PPD test.

General Purpose:

In order to maintain comprehensive development and tracking of grants from private and public sectors, including detailed financial reporting, the Associate Director of Grant Funding participates or oversees all phases of grant research, funder engagement, grant solicitation, management, writing, and tracking of STRIDE grants and preparation of Federal, State and private grant funding reports.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Work with the Executive Leadership team, finance department and program teams to identify gaps in funding and organizational needs that enhance STRIDE’s mission.

Research grant funding opportunities and provide recommendations for program support.

Collaborate with leadership to ensure that grant applications are appropriately researched, communicated to leadership and program staff and receive approval prior to submission.

Lead all grant writing for new and continuing grant submissions, ensuring complete and timely applications.

Partner with finance and program areas to develop grant proposal budgets and outcomes targets.

Complete required federal grant forms, budget documents and program updates.

Collaborate with leadership and program staff to monitor grant deliverables and compliance.

Oversee communication of secured funding to program leaders.

Provide monthly fundraising report on identified KPI’s to the CFO.

Maintain ongoing relationships with Colorado Community Health Network- Colorado’s Primary Care Association (CCHN), the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and other Community Health Center (CHC) entities to leverage funding opportunities for STRIDE.

Oversee annual giving efforts including development of special events and sponsorship procurement.

Cultivate strategic relationships with individual donors.

Ensure knowledge of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Electronic Handbook (EHB) to assist CFO and accounting team with federal grant reporting and submissions.

Evaluate fundraising processes and provide recommendations for improvements.

Collaborate with data analysts and electronic health record administrators to ensure grant program objectives are adequately tracked and reported upon.

Ensure grant reports and proposals are submitted accurately and within required deadlines.

Prepare for and participate in grant compliance meetings and site visits with funding agencies.

Collaborate with in house legal counsel to ensure all grant contracts are fully executed.

Serve as primary point of contact for foundations, local government funders and state funders.

In collaboration with the CFO, establish annual fundraising goals and development plan.

Develop a portfolio of community engagement stories and fundraising materials for use in proposals and funder communication.

Engage in outreach with foundations, healthcare partners and external stakeholders to drive strong partnerships in the community.

Facilitate grant planning meetings to ensure leadership alignment on grant proposals, deadlines, and outcomes requirements.

Provide oversight of STRIDE’s individual donor cultivation efforts.

Ensure adherence to gift acceptance policy.

Ensure the confidentiality of patients, donors and employees is maintained at the highest levels.

Actively participate in professional development opportunities.

Represent STRIDE at external meetings and events.

Provide oversight for planning, coordination, and organization of STRIDE fundraising events.

Administrative / Other:

May be required to participate in UDS reporting.

Assist in gathering fund and grant related information for STRIDE’s annual report.

Non-Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Attend all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, skill and ability:

Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines.

Ability to connect with and engage a wide range of funders and build long-term relationships.

Strong organizational and managerial skills.

Demonstrate the capability to effectively and sensitively respond to the needs and concerns of the full range of STRIDE’s diverse patient population.

Demonstrated customer service skills, ability to collaborate with others with tact and diplomacy.

Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Understanding of grant funding sources.

Industry and market knowledge of the healthcare and non-profit sectors.

Ability to handle sensitive financial information ethically and responsibly.

Education or Formal Training:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years’ experience with fundraising including grant writing and reporting.

Experience with Colorado-based funders preferred.

Previous supervisory experience required.

Experience in public relations/ communication preferred.

Experience in healthcare preferred.

Experience with DonorPerfect preferred.

Material and equipment directly used:

Computer, printer, multi-line telephone systems, mobile phone, personal transportation vehicle, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, and all Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and the internet.

Working environment/physical activities:

Office environment. Data entry via computer, mouse, and keyboard. Moves about the office environment and occasionally to other locations. Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs occasionally. Moves/transports objects up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally to various locations throughout the metro area. Communicates information to others. Communicates information to others. Discerns/analyzes information from others to assist in decision making processes.

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