Job Details

In Foundation and Development at Main Campus Lee Building

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday -Friday Standard Days.

Summary:
This position will research, develop and prepare documentation of funding needs for select Hospital programs, then research and identify possible corporate, foundation or government funding sources for each such program. Conducts inter / intra departmental meetings to identify and prioritize projects for development/ funding consideration by overall Foundation strategy. Position writes (or assembles and edits) and prepares written grant requests and proposals for submission, and makes presentations as necessary in support of each solicitation or funding initiative. Grantwriting, major gift development or fundraising experience is essential. An understanding of the grants process, from the research phase through relationship building, proposal writing & ongoing grants management and stewardship is vital. Experience with grant reporting requirements and developing accurate budgets and related financial information is highly desirable.

Other information:
Must be able to work independently and have demonstrated initiative through prior employment
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary to accommodate competing personalities and interests of the highest executive levels of the Hospital and UAB
Displays computer skills
Knowledge or ability to quickly command federal, state and community funding sources and fundraising strategies
Exhibits effective organizational and planning skills, and must be capable of working under extreme deadlines, in a highly politicized, pressure-filled environment

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelors of Science or Arts

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* 5 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Marketing-Funding

The Children’s of Alabama Foundation is the nonprofit fundraising arm of the hospital, dedicated to securing and responsibly managing charitable support to advance the hospital’s mission to provide the finest pediatric health services to all children in an environment that fosters excellence in research and medical education. The Foundation team is highly engaged and forward-facing in the community – implementing fundraising activities and working with individuals, families, community groups, corporations and foundations from across the state to secure philanthropic support that helps improve patient care, advance medical research and provide programs that support children and families facing a medical journey.