H-CAP, Healthcare Career Advancement Program · 1 day ago
Foundation Fundraising Consultant
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expH-CAP is a national labor-management organization focused on promoting job quality and equity in the healthcare workforce. They are seeking an experienced foundation fundraising consultant to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to diversify funding, increase institutional giving, and strengthen their capacity for securing multi-year foundation grants.
Health CareMedicalPersonal HealthWellness
Hiring Manager
Rebecca Malberg von Loewenfeldt
Responsibilities
Conduct a comprehensive assessment of H-CAP's current foundation fundraising capacity, systems, and practices
Develop a strategic, multi-year foundation fundraising plan that identifies priority funding areas, target foundations, and cultivation strategies
Create or refine compelling case statements and grant narratives that effectively communicate H-CAP's impact and programmatic work
Research and identify 30-50 potential foundation funders whose priorities align with H-CAP's mission and programs
Create concept papers and project pitches for potential funders
Write and submit grant applications and proposals
Develop and implement systems for grant tracking, reporting, and relationship management
Provide training and capacity building for H-CAP staff on foundation research, grant writing, and funder stewardship
Support the preparation and submission of 3-5 foundation grant proposals during the engagement period
Establish a framework for ongoing foundation relationship management and stewardship
Review existing fundraising materials, grant proposals, funder reports, and foundation relationships
Conduct interviews with key staff, board members, and current foundation partners to understand organizational strengths, challenges, and priorities
Assess current systems for grant management, tracking, and reporting
Conduct comprehensive prospect research to identify target foundations
Develop a multi-year foundation fundraising strategy with specific goals, timelines, and metrics
Create or refine organizational case statements and funding priorities documents
Support the development and submission of 3-5 grant proposals to targeted foundations
Implement grant tracking and management systems (provide recommendations for CRM/database solutions if needed)
Develop templates for letters of inquiry (LOIs), concept papers, and grant proposals
Provide staff training on foundation research, grant writing best practices, and funder relationship management
Facilitate cultivation meetings or calls with priority foundation prospects (as appropriate)
Develop stewardship plans for existing and new foundation funders
Create an annual foundation fundraising calendar
Develop internal processes and workflows for ongoing grant management
Establish metrics and reporting mechanisms to track progress against fundraising goals
Deliver a final report with recommendations for sustaining and growing foundation fundraising capacity
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in foundation fundraising, preferably with mission-driven organizations
Proven track record of securing six-figure and seven-figure foundation grants
Demonstrated expertise in prospect research and foundation relations
Strong grant writing skills with experience crafting compelling narratives for complex programmatic work
Understanding of equity principles and commitment to anti-racist organizational practices
Preferred
Knowledge of the healthcare, workforce development, labor, or equity/social justice sectors
Experience building fundraising capacity and systems in growing organizations
Company
H-CAP, Healthcare Career Advancement Program
The Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP) is a national labor/management organization that promotes innovation and quality in healthcare career education.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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