Development Officer Senior: Grants

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement funds

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare Foundation seeks a Development Officer Senior - Grants to advance grant writing, prospect research, and post-award management in a full-time, hybrid role.

You will lead a grant pipeline, collaborate with program leaders and finance, and craft compelling cases for support to sustain hospital programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Four years of grant writing, fundraising, portfolio management, donor relations, event planning, writing/journalism, and people management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead grant writing and philanthropic operations, including strategic planning and budgeting.
• Manage a robust pipeline of grant prospects and funders.
• Write and submit government and foundation grants with program leads.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities and build funder relationships.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance and reporting.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Portfolio management

Donor relations

Event planning

Writing

People management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Development Officer Senior - Grants to join our Hennepin Healthcare Foundation department. This full-time role will primarily work hybrid (days).

Purpose of this Position: This position is responsible for grant writing, including prospecting, proposal development, and post-award grant management, as well as philanthropic operations, including strategic planning, promotion, budget, standards, organization, and industry policies, compliance, and evaluation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for grant writing and philanthropic operations, including strategic planning, promotion, budget, standards, organization, and industry policies, compliance, and evaluation
• Manages a robust pipeline of grant prospects using online subscription services, internet, print, and interpersonal resources to identify and qualify government, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities
• Writes and submits government and foundation grants, in collaboration with program leads.
  • This includes creating a detailed annual plan of work, managing the budget and schedule, grant/proposal development and deadlines, standard communication, evaluation, and acknowledgment process
• Collaborates with health system administrative and foundation leadership in identifying appropriate opportunities
• Builds and maintains a portfolio of funders by fostering relationships, responding to requests for proposals, hosting/participating in meetings, conducting site visits, or other appropriate activities
• Maintains accurate and clear electronic and paper (where required) records
• Works closely with HHF team members and Finance to share activity, promote outcomes, comply with contract and regulatory requirements, maintain accurate records as to submissions in fund accounting and relevant databases, and to assure accurate and timely reporting to funders and regulatory agencies
• Writes and provides editorial leadership in preparing compelling cases for support, proposals, and letters of intent in response to funding source requirements
• Maintains current knowledge of safety-net hospital and clinical issues and emerging best practices, e.g., health equity, in meeting patient and public health needs. Assists in maintaining hospital partnerships and collaborations related to strategic priorities
• Participates in and/or leads work teams as requested
• Partners with and assists HHF colleagues in the creation of grant-related promotional materials for print, web and video, including newsletter articles, certificates, and proposals demonstrating the impact of grants at HCMC
• Manages work plans, priorities, budgets, standards, organization, and industry policies, compliance, evaluation, and communication strategies
• Tracks and monitors data, course correcting as needed to meet annual goals and performance metrics
• Supervises team members, volunteers, and interns as appropriate in accordance with HCMC
  leader standards
• Adheres to the professional standards and conduct of the Grant Professionals Association
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Four (4) years of successful experience in a combination of grant writing, fundraising, portfolio management, donor relations, event planning, writing/journalism, and people management

OR

• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analytical skills and the ability to use analytical tools
• Knowledge of safety net hospitals and health equity issues
• Federal Grant experience.
• 2 yrs experience managing federal grant awards

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Excellent research and oral/written communication skills
• Proficiency with relevant computer programs, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to independently manage grant-seeking initiatives
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong relationship-building skills with both funders and hospital colleagues
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• General knowledge of healthcare fundraising

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Union/Non-Union

Non-Union

Eligible for Benefits

Yes

Department: HHF - Hennepin Healthcare Foundation

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day

Job Level: Manager

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Non-Union

Min: $42.46

Max: $63.69

Job Posting: Jul-22-2026

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.