GRANT WRITER-FOUNDATION RELATIONS SPECIALIST Job at Avow, Inc. in Naples

GRANT WRITER-FOUNDATION RELATIONS SPECIALIST

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Job Summary

The Foundation Relations Specialist plays a critical role in securing institutional funding to advance Avow’s mission. This position is responsible for identifying and cultivating relationships with foundation and institutional funders, managing the full lifecycle of grant applications—from research and proposal development to reporting and stewardship—and coordinating with internal teams to align funding opportunities with programmatic goals.

Job Duties

• Conduct all foundation business in an ethical and respectful manner in adherence with the Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Manage relationships with institutional donors, ensuring timely communication and stewardship.
• Identify, research, and evaluate prospective foundation funders aligned with organizational priorities.
• Cultivate relationships with foundation contacts, including gatekeepers and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals and reports. Write and submit compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry; coordinate approvals with leadership.
• Track and meet all deadlines for grant submissions and reporting through a centralized grant calendar.
• Prepare accurate and timely grant reports that communicate outcomes and impact.
• Develop stewardship plans for funders, including recognition and ongoing updates.
• Support preparation for in-person or virtual presentations to funders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Values

• Innovation — We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.
• Integrity — We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.
• Collaboration — We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.
• Celebration — We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.
• Education — We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three or more years of professional experience in a nonprofit fundraising environment.
• Two or more years of successful foundation relations experience preferred.
• Donor research abilities required, preferably foundation research, understanding of IRS 990s, Foundation Center (or similar tool), Guidestar, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Florida Driver’s License. CFRE preferred.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Office 360 programs is essential. Donor database experience required, Raiser’s Edge/NXT preferred. Ability to navigate and manage data within multiple online submission platforms sponsored by identified prospective funders.

Language Skills: Read, write and speak English fluently. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents. Ability to write case for support and grant report documents that conform to each funders’ prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation And Benefits

This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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