Grants and Foundations Director

General Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of College Advancement, the Grants and Foundations Director plays a key role in achieving the financial goals of Labouré College of Healthcare. As a collaborative member of the college advancement team, the main responsibilities of the Grants and Foundations Director include writing and preparing proposals, organizing reporting to funders, and conducting research to identify new opportunities.

This is an exciting time to join Labouré's advancement team as we revitalize our giving program and increase visibility with a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Labouré's case for support is a compelling one. We serve low-income, multicultural adult students pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare. At 68% BIPOC and over 40% multilingual, Labouré graduates are diversifying the Massachusetts nursing workforce on a scale unmatched in New England. This profoundly affects health equity and racism in healthcare delivery while alleviating the local nursing and healthcare shortage.

At Labouré, we are making a difference in the lives of our students and the thousands of patients they will care for. If you are passionate about supporting traditionally underserved students and immigrants in earning a degree, achieving financial independence through career education, breaking cycles of poverty for Greater Boston families, and achieving representation and health equity in our state - you will find this position very rewarding.

Essential Functions

• Conducting frequent research to identify grant and foundation opportunities that are in alignment with Labouré projects, programs, and student needs;
• Organizing and writing grant and foundation proposals, with the support of appropriate college staff and faculty, working across college departments as necessary;
• Maintaining a grants and foundations calendar, tracking due dates and reporting deadlines;
• Preparing necessary reports and updates as required by funders;
• Collecting and organizing data and information from appropriate faculty and staff;
• Work closely with the college's data analyst and systems manager to plan for appropriate data collection, develop necessary data reports, and organize institutional data needed for funding proposals and reports;
• Maintaining detailed records of outreach and grant/foundation relationships within Raiser's Edge software and maintaining paper records as necessary;
• Managing relationships with foundations, cultivating and steward funders and potential funders, working closely with the Major Gifts Officer when appropriate;
• Assisting other members of the advancement team with event sponsorship, key partnerships, and prospect research;
• Collaborating with the advancement staff on shared fundraising efforts and events and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum five years of related experience, with proven success in foundation relations and/or grant writing
• Prior experience with higher education, workforce development, and/or healthcare is ideal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience with state and federal grants is preferred
• Familiarity with and ability to navigate fundraising software and donor database applications; experience with Raiser's Edge is preferred (training will be provided)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to support and articulately promote the mission of the College
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while adhering to deadlines - strong time management skills are essential
• Strong and sound decision-making skills and good professional judgment
• Ability to anticipate, analyze, and take advantage of growth opportunities
• Occasional evening and weekend work is required, as well as the ability to travel by automobile to meetings.
• High level of integrity and initiative