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Grants Development Officer Jobs in Derby, Connecticut, USA at Griffin Hospital
Valley Council for Health and Human Services – Grants Development Officer
The Valley Council for Health and Human Services (VC) is a cross-sector group of organizations working together to improve the health and quality of life of Connecticut’s Lower Naugatuck Valley residents by identifying community needs and developing culturally responsive services delivered by our membership and partners.
The Council is seeking a Grants Development Officer to identify, write, submit, and manage grant opportunities that support the Council’s work and benefit the Valley’s health and human services system. The officer will support grant development for the Council and collaborative opportunities benefiting partners and enhancing regional capacity to respond to community needs. This role requires strong skills in grant research, proposal writing, coordination, and tracking.
The officer will work closely with the Executive Director, Council members, and community stakeholders to develop and steward funding opportunities aligned with the Valley’s priorities.
Responsibilities
Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with VC goals and regional priorities.
Write compelling, tailored grant proposals and letters of inquiry.
Coordinate with the Executive Director and member organizations to gather needed information and data.
Develop and maintain a grants calendar and tracking system.
Submit timely grant reports to funders in coordination with relevant staff and partners.
Build relationships with private foundations, corporate funders, and public agencies.
Support collaborative proposals involving multiple VC partners.
Maintain an internal database of submissions, deadlines, and award statuses.
Assist in developing a base grant application and reusable narrative components.
Provide updates to the Executive Director and Council on funded work outcomes.
Support the Executive Director in building a sustainable revenue model.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3-5 years experience in grant writing, development, or fundraising within a nonprofit, foundation, or public agency.
Strong writing and editing skills with demonstrated success in securing grant funding.
Familiarity with grant databases, CRMs, and reporting tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
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Title: Grants Development Officer
Company: Griffin Hospital
Location: Derby, Connecticut, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health)
