Whole Woman’s Health Alliance (WWHA) is a 501(c)3 organization that intentionally seeks to open clinics in areas of the country which are most impacted by anti-abortion legislation. WWHA has an ambitious mission to improve access to quality abortion care through direct service provision, purposeful litigation, and advocacy and strategic communications. Whole Woman’s Health Alliance is working to strategically shift the stigma around abortion in our culture.We are committed to fostering open and honest conversations, lifting up all communities, and transforming the abortion care environment.
Position
The Grants Coordinator is a member of the Development Team and is a liaison between the WWHA and its investors. The Grants Coordinator is responsible for researching, preparing, submitting, and managing grant proposals/reports that support WWHA goals and meet funder guidelines and criteria. This person serves as the primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement.
This is a remote position. You must live in one of the following states for consideration: VA, MN
Essential Functions
Lead grant proposal development and submission—preparing and organizing materials for proposals, and submitting and monitoring grant applications, including:
Researching new funding and business development opportunities on a local, state, and federal level.
Maintaining and building relationships with funders and other strategic partners on a local, state, and national level;
Drafting proposals/LOIs, grant application narratives, and budgets and collaborate to finalize with program staff, finance, and the Managing Director;
Submitting grant applications via paper or online portals, and maintain list of passwords;
Meeting with funders and WWHA staff to explore funding opportunities and fulfill site visit requirements
Maintaining master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence;
Maintaining library of grant support documents including resumes, bios, IRS forms, Board/staff diversity lists, etc.;
Executing thank you letters and facilitate grant contracts/agreements;
Ensuring acknowledgment of funders/investors via website, e-newsletter, and social media; and
Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets—taking responsibility for meeting high standards of effectiveness, timeliness, and completeness, including:
Monitoring and maintaining funder and investor reporting schedules and requirements;
Tracking progress toward organizational and programmatic outcomes and goals;
Requesting reimbursements and drawdowns as needed;
Drafting compelling progress reports and targeted program updates (e.g. blog posts, press releases, FB and twitter posts) to funders that fully capture programmatic success;
Assembling all necessary supporting materials and documents including budget reports, outcome measurements, success stories, etc.; submit reports to funders and investors.
Researching statistics, trends and data for grant proposals and community advocacy, including:
Performing research and data-gathering—both from external sources and WWHA program data;
Assisting in development of presentations for various stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or 3-7 years of work experience with nonprofit administration, grant writing, or fundraising);
3+ years of experience in fundraising, grant writing or grants management;
Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience;
Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner;
Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with donor development/CRM software systems a plus;
Familiarity and experience working with national, governmental and Chicago funders a plus;
Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality; and
Demonstrated interest in the mission, vision and values of Whole Woman’s Health Alliance
Physical Requirements
Must possess the ability and capability to perform any task in the office.
Must be able to lift 15 lbs or more, be able to physically move through the office unaided
Must have excellent visual and hearing acuity.
Remote Requirements
Must be able to cope with the reduced social interaction and contact
Must be self-disciplined and not be distracted from working, be able to complete the expected working hours, and be able to work without direct supervision
Must be able to arrange their family or other commitments to facilitate a suitable working regime and environment
Must have good communication skills including written and verbal reporting
Where necessary, must be willing and able to use new or different communications and IT equipment
Compensation/Benefits
A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
All full-time staff are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings as well as voluntary insurance offerings and company matched 401(k). All full-time staff earn personal time off and paid holidays. Part-time staff are eligible to enroll in company matched 401(k)
An organizational culture/environment that is diverse, stimulating, and comprised of passionate and dedicated people
Please note that this is a working job description that may evolve as the needs of the company change.
Whole Woman’s Health Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from women, people of color, and members of the LBGTQI community. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion or belief, age, marital or partnership status, family status, pregnancy and maternity, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, arrest record, or any other legally protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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