Grant Writer Job at Tri City Health Partnership in St. Charles

About Tri City Health Partnership: Tri City Health Partnership is a dedicated, non‑profit organization committed to providing medical and dental care to underserved people who live or work in Central Kane County. Our mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle in an environment of mutual respect, and everything we provide for TCHP patients is completely free to the patient. TCHP will be celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2026.

Purpose of Role:

As the Grant Writer for Tri City Health Partnership (TCHP), you are responsible for securing funding that ensures the sustainability and growth of our free and charitable medical and dental services. Your work helps translate our mission into measurable support by developing compelling proposals, managing grant reporting, and identifying new funding opportunities.

Core Responsibilities:

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Draft, revise, and submit persuasive and accurate grant proposals for foundations and corporations.
• Tailor each proposal to the funder’s guidelines while clearly conveying TCHP’s mission, impact, and funding needs.
• Ensure that all applications are complete, accurate, submitted on time, and align with organizational goals.

Grant Management & Reporting

• Maintain an up‑to‑date calendar of grant deadlines, including internal deadlines and application and reporting timelines.
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate narrative, outcome and financial reports as required by funders.
• Track outcomes, outputs, and success stories in coordination with the fundraising team and clinic staff.

Research & Prospecting

• Proactively identify new funding opportunities that align with TCHP’s mission and programs.
• Maintain a pipeline of potential funders, with notes on deadlines, priorities, and fit.
• Monitor shifts in funding landscapes to stay ahead of new opportunities or changes in funder priorities.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Resource Development Manager, Executive Director and program staff to gather data, patient stories, and updates needed for grant submissions.
• Help maintain consistent, mission‑driven messaging across all grant communications.
• Support donor communication, acknowledgments, and additional development writing as needed.

Key Competencies and Expectations:

• Mission‑Driven Writing: Communicates TCHP’s story with clarity, urgency, and compassion.
• Attention to Detail: Submits accurate, and complete proposals and reports.
• Initiative: Seeks new opportunities, keeps the grant pipeline full, and meets deadlines without prompting.
• Organizational Skills: Maintains files, calendars, and a tracking system for grants in progress and completed.
• Team Collaboration: Proactively requests information, shares updates, and contributes to the overall fundraising goals.

Desired Traits:

• A core value system rooted in compassion, integrity, and service
• Dedication to health equity and supporting underserved populations
• Willingness to grow professionally through feedback and continuing education
• Strong sense of ownership and pride in quality work
• Self‑motivated and disciplined

Required Qualifications:

• At least 1‑year experience in grant writing, reporting, and project management
• Knowledge of grant/development best practices
• Proven experience managing relationships with grant funders
• At least 1‑year experience with a fundraising database software and a grant management software, preferably DonorPerfect and Instrumentl

Success in this Role Looks Like:

• Consistent submission of high‑quality proposals and reports on time
• A growing list of prospective and secured funders
• Strong working relationships with staff to support accurate and compelling applications
• Tangible contributions to meeting annual fundraising goals

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary will be based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary range for this position is $50,000 to $62,500/year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation/personal days as well as paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Reimbursement for approved business and travel expenses.

Application Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References
• Two writing samples, ideally from grants applicant successfully wrote

Work Location: St. Charles, IL, in office
Hours: M-F 8:30am‑4:30pm; occasional evening and weekend events
Reports to: Resource Development Manager
Classification: Full‑Time, Exempt