
Grant Writer - Hybrid
Vitalant, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
Overview At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
Work Schedule Shift 1 (United States of America)
Position Grant Writer — Vitalant Foundation
Location This hybrid role is based at our National Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ, with a schedule of three in-office days per week and two remote work-from-home days.
Compensation Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000
Benefits and Rewards Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K + 5% company match
Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
Free basic life and AD&D insurance
Free short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Employee Resource Groups
Recognition and perks
Responsibilities Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources aligned with organizational priorities.
Write and submit persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documents.
Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal writing, deadline tracking, compliance, and impact reporting.
Collaborate with program staff and leadership to gather necessary data for proposals.
Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar to track applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Support content development for donor communications, stewardship reports, and fundraising campaigns.
Stay current on trends and best practices in philanthropy, grant writing, and healthcare funding.
Requirements Knowledge/ Education Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Health, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum of 3–5 years of successful grant writing experience, preferably in a healthcare, biomedical research, or nonprofit environment.
Certification with AGWA (American Grant Writer’s Association) preferred.
Licenses/ Certifications CFRE a plus
Experience Proven track record of securing grants of $25,000+ from private and corporate foundations.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Skills/Abilities Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.
Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with grant databases, donor management systems (e.g., Virtuous), and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of healthcare or blood services/philanthropy a plus.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Location 9305 East Via de Ventura Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Category Sales / Community Outreach
Contact Information careers@vitalant.org
If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you\'ll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together.
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