Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise (Entry Level)

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

Tuition remission

Retirement match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

University of Cincinnati Foundation seeks an entry-level Grant Writer for the Academic Health Enterprise. You will identify, solicit, and steward foundations and corporations with grant capabilities from $25K up to $250K+.

The role collaborates with faculty and staff, manages a 50-60 prospect portfolio, and prepares proposals and reports. Hybrid work in Cincinnati, OH with travel as needed; bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years fundraising experience required; strong writing/editing skills and MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience in medical/healthcare fundraising preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills are essential.
• Proven gift solicitation and closure track record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research grant resources to support Academic Health Enterprise priorities.
• Build and manage portfolio of 50-60 major gift prospects.
• Write and submit proposals, LOIs, cover letters and marketing cases for support.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Job description

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Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise (Entry Level)

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

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University of Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA

• Hybrid
• Development
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GRANT001300

Description

At theUniversity of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.

Structure

The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Academic Health Enterprise.

Focus

The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise, is responsible for the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations and foundations that are major gift prospects for the University of Cincinnati Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences, as well the UC Health clinical enterprise. The Grant Writer provides strategic planning for a portfolio of regional and national charitable grant-makers with award capacities of at least $25K, and drive toward a goal of increasing gifts in the $100K to $250K+ range.

Specific Duties

• Identify and research potential grant resources to support the priorities and needs of the Academic Health Enterprise (AHE).
• Build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-60 major gift prospects.
• Communicate with the staff of foundations in their portfolio to keep them informed about the University of Cincinnati and its programs.
• Write and submit in a timely manner, funding proposals, letters of intent, cover letters and marketing cases for support.
• Provide proposal editing and feedback to faculty and others as needed.
• Responsible for all aspects of proposal preparation and submission.
• Responsible for writing and submitting grant reports to donors for previously funded projects.
• Coordinate and communicate on a weekly basis with the Senior Director, CFR-AHE, regarding the grant applications submitted and carry an annual fundraising goal.
• Adhere to the UC Foundation’s policies and processes of prospect management to ensure coordination with all units and programs of the Academic Health Enterprise.
• Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation database.
• Ensure grants are in full compliance with applicable legal and financial requirements.
• Use available resources to compile individual foundation prospect profiles upon request.
• Compile bi-weekly RFP list from announcements of funders, foundations and corporations or other sources and distribute through appropriate channels to faculty and staff of the Academic Health Enterprise.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a medical or healthcare fundraising setting.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Record of successful gift solicitation and closure, preferably with demonstrated success with grant writing.
• Understanding of basic scientific principles or capacity to learn such concepts.
• Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and other constituencies in a professional manner.
• Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management.
• A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.

What We Offer

The anticipated starting salary range for the Grant Writer role is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn more, visit our careers page.

Physical Demands

This position is considered to have sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position also requires:

• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

The UC Foundationseeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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