Northern Light Health
Grants Consultant- Senior
Northern Light Health, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401
Northern Light Health Grants Consultant- Senior Bangor, Maine
Position is located: Northern Light Home Care and Hospice BangorWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMSummary:The Senior Grants Consultant provides high-value consultation, project management, and grant proposal development services to Northern Light Health and its members in working to advance priority initiatives through external institutional funding. This individual works with system leaders, teams, and external partners from concept development to identifying, cultivating, and soliciting grant funding from government, foundation, and other sources to support program, capital, and research initiatives. They lead a dynamic portfolio of individual projects and provide mentorship, coaching, and support with projects assigned to team members. The Senior Grant Consultant is a vital member of the Institutional Funding Team (IFT) and takes a lead role advancing system priorities through sponsored project development and management; qualifying best fit funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and providing post-award orientation and support to NLH clients. This individual will work closely with other grants and fundraising staff, Northern Light Health member organizations, the Northern Light Health Foundation, Clinical Research Center, fiscal services, legal services, program sponsors, and community partners. They must be able to work effectively in advance of deadlines and maintain a sense of humor and humility under pressure.Essential Job Functions:Serving as a lead grants strategy consultant, conferring with Northern Light Health clients to understand system and member organization needs, and advance goals and priorities for external funding;Working collaboratively with colleagues and establishing a positive and productive team environment;Engaging with external partners and community stakeholders to collaborate in strategic partnership proposals;Ensuring staff establish and sustain positive and productive relationships with funding agencies and philanthropic organizations;Leading the development of complex proposals involving several contributors;Working within funder guidelines to write and prepare quality proposals that advance priority initiatives;Working in advance of deadlines to assure timely submissions;Ensuring effective engagement of grant services throughout the system;Providing comprehensive post-award support to clients ensuring effective and timely grant deliverables and reporting to funders;Acting as a mentor and providing guidance to team members and internal clients.The Senior Grants Consultant is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Grant Services. Remote work arrangement with some travel may be considered for the right candidate.Responsibilities:Prospect research & planningProposal writing, editing & reviewWorks effectively within funder guidelines to prepare proposals that advance priority initiativesWorks with clients to ensure the accuracy, completeness, compliance with funder requirements and timeliness of grants submittedAssures all team members understand NLH system priorities, initiatives, and recent awards that advance proposal developmentMaintains knowledge of national objectives for healthcare reform and evidenced-based models of care to advance development of proposals that are responsive to funder interestsResearches, identifies and qualifies potential funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, and government sources for fit with system priority initiativesOther Information:Excellent organizational and time management skills with superb attention to detailHighly effective communication and interpersonal skillsExceptional writing, analytical and researching skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple high priority activities simultaneouslyRequires a high level of customer service orientation and the ability to balance team and individual responsibilitiesRole models a positive team environment, inspires and motivates others to perform wellMust be able to manage deadlines for self and other project staffDemonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies, handle shifting priorities, and manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in an efficient and organized mannerCan act as a liaison between external consultant and organizationAbility to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work product within time constraintsSound analytical, decision making abilities, and problem-solving techniques with ability to prioritize problems and demonstrate resourcefulness in their resolutionFacility with MS Office softwareCompetencies and Skills:Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.Acts Strategically: Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities.Applies Business Acumen: Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success.Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences.Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information.Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable.Fosters Innovation: Employs and encourages the use of meaningful creativity in solving challenges.Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others.Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people.Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree.Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes.Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree requiredMaster's degree preferred10+ years' experience including a progressive record of results with complex federal proposals.
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Position is located: Northern Light Home Care and Hospice BangorWork Type: Full TimeWork Schedule: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PMSummary:The Senior Grants Consultant provides high-value consultation, project management, and grant proposal development services to Northern Light Health and its members in working to advance priority initiatives through external institutional funding. This individual works with system leaders, teams, and external partners from concept development to identifying, cultivating, and soliciting grant funding from government, foundation, and other sources to support program, capital, and research initiatives. They lead a dynamic portfolio of individual projects and provide mentorship, coaching, and support with projects assigned to team members. The Senior Grant Consultant is a vital member of the Institutional Funding Team (IFT) and takes a lead role advancing system priorities through sponsored project development and management; qualifying best fit funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and providing post-award orientation and support to NLH clients. This individual will work closely with other grants and fundraising staff, Northern Light Health member organizations, the Northern Light Health Foundation, Clinical Research Center, fiscal services, legal services, program sponsors, and community partners. They must be able to work effectively in advance of deadlines and maintain a sense of humor and humility under pressure.Essential Job Functions:Serving as a lead grants strategy consultant, conferring with Northern Light Health clients to understand system and member organization needs, and advance goals and priorities for external funding;Working collaboratively with colleagues and establishing a positive and productive team environment;Engaging with external partners and community stakeholders to collaborate in strategic partnership proposals;Ensuring staff establish and sustain positive and productive relationships with funding agencies and philanthropic organizations;Leading the development of complex proposals involving several contributors;Working within funder guidelines to write and prepare quality proposals that advance priority initiatives;Working in advance of deadlines to assure timely submissions;Ensuring effective engagement of grant services throughout the system;Providing comprehensive post-award support to clients ensuring effective and timely grant deliverables and reporting to funders;Acting as a mentor and providing guidance to team members and internal clients.The Senior Grants Consultant is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Grant Services. Remote work arrangement with some travel may be considered for the right candidate.Responsibilities:Prospect research & planningProposal writing, editing & reviewWorks effectively within funder guidelines to prepare proposals that advance priority initiativesWorks with clients to ensure the accuracy, completeness, compliance with funder requirements and timeliness of grants submittedAssures all team members understand NLH system priorities, initiatives, and recent awards that advance proposal developmentMaintains knowledge of national objectives for healthcare reform and evidenced-based models of care to advance development of proposals that are responsive to funder interestsResearches, identifies and qualifies potential funding opportunities from corporate, foundation, and government sources for fit with system priority initiativesOther Information:Excellent organizational and time management skills with superb attention to detailHighly effective communication and interpersonal skillsExceptional writing, analytical and researching skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple high priority activities simultaneouslyRequires a high level of customer service orientation and the ability to balance team and individual responsibilitiesRole models a positive team environment, inspires and motivates others to perform wellMust be able to manage deadlines for self and other project staffDemonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies, handle shifting priorities, and manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in an efficient and organized mannerCan act as a liaison between external consultant and organizationAbility to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work product within time constraintsSound analytical, decision making abilities, and problem-solving techniques with ability to prioritize problems and demonstrate resourcefulness in their resolutionFacility with MS Office softwareCompetencies and Skills:Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives.Acts Strategically: Creates effective plans that anticipate future consequences and opportunities.Applies Business Acumen: Demonstrates knowledge of current and future trends that impact organizational success.Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct.Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences.Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information.Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable.Fosters Innovation: Employs and encourages the use of meaningful creativity in solving challenges.Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others.Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people.Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree.Seeks Process Improvement & Applies System Thinking: Possesses and gains insight into situations, problems and processes.Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree requiredMaster's degree preferred10+ years' experience including a progressive record of results with complex federal proposals.
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