Grants and Development Writer

Manager, Grants & External Relations Endocrinologists are at the core of solving the most pressing health problems of our time, from diabetes and obesity to infertility, bone health, and hormone-related cancers The Endocrine Society is the world’s oldest and largest organization of scientists devoted to hormone research and physicians who care for people with hormone-related conditions. Our inclusive community is made of scientists, physicians, educators, nurses, and students in 122 countries. The Manager, Grants & External Relations leads the identification, cultivation, and development of external funding opportunities that support the Endocrine Society's strategic priorities. This role is responsible for prospect research, grant writing, proposal development, foundation relations, grants administration, and donor stewardship. The Manager, Grants & External Relations serves as a key resource in identifying and securing external support for educational programs, clinical initiatives, products, services, and joint ventures. This position also monitors emerging funding opportunities and coordinates proposal submissions and grant administration activities throughout the funding lifecycle. This role works alongside the Manager of Grants & Collaborative Projects and Manager of Grants & Engagement on the management of grants throughout the grant lifecycle. All three positions maintain shared responsibility and skill redundancies related to opportunity identification, prospect research, proposal development, budget coordination, grants administration, stakeholder engagement, and financial reconciliation. Advanced scientific degree or relevant experience in medical education is highly desirable.

Previous experience with statistical software is highly desirable.

Experience with the acquisition of CME grant support and sponsorships, understanding and development of continuing education and program planning highly desirable.

Experience working with expert faculty and key opinion leaders on developing educational content.

Experience writing and submitting clinical grant proposals including needs assessments, gap analysis, program description.

Must excel in a team-oriented environment with consensus-building and collaboration skills, including ability to seek out the facts and pertinent information before drawing conclusions and listening and responding to people with sensitivity.

Exceptional research, writing, and editing skills.

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as grant RFPs and peer-review articles; Appropriate technical skills required for proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, database management, etc., Our core values embody the character and culture of our staff – they guide our decision making, interactions and how we serve our members. Research, identify, and qualify funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, professional organizations, and other philanthropic entities.

Systematically monitor requests for proposals (RFPs), calls for concepts (CCPs/CFCs), grant announcements, and funding trends.

Conduct environmental scans and market research to support funding strategies.

Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders and grant opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.

Medical and Scientific Education

Identify educational gaps among healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees, and other target audiences.

Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal program teams to develop funding strategies, learning objectives, project plans, and educational initiatives.

Write, edit, and coordinate grant proposals, letters of inquiry, sponsorship requests, and concept submissions.

Collaborate with internal departments to secure support for educational programs, research initiatives, clinical practice resources, patient education efforts, policy-related activities, and other strategic priorities.

Assist in securing external funding for derivative products and resources, including pocket guides, clinical decision-support tools, mobile applications, patient education materials, quality improvement resources, and other mission-driven initiatives.

Serve as the primary liaison for joint ventures, maintaining strong relationships, and facilitating ongoing communication.

Coordinate collection of supporting materials, including organizational information, budgets, speaker biographies, and other requested materials.

Maintain partnership agreements, budgets, and MOUs, as needed.

Foundation Relations & Stewardship

Maintain productive relationships with foundation, corporate, and government funding partners.

Prepare stewardship materials, impact summaries, correspondence, and funding updates, as requested.

Grant Submission & Administration

Project Management Prioritizes tasks. Shares progress with others to complete the project. Demonstrates effective delivery of completed projects. Written Communication Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts in writing. Demonstrates proficiency in using correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure. Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in writing. Tailors writing for the appropriate audience. Sets up procedures to ensure high quality of work. Organizes information or materials for others. Listens and respond appropriately to other team members in all virtual communication modalities. These competencies serve as a foundation for our work and outline a vision for our efforts, both internally and externally. Please reference the attached Core Competency document for a detailed overview. The chance to work in an environment that empowers staff to take informed risks and create new programs and services.

A strong and competitive salary and benefits package that focuses on your well-being and financial health. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and termination. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to our People Operations team. This position is located in Washington, DC and walking distance to Metro and major bus lines. The Endocrine Society offers a flexible, hybrid work environment. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week to foster our collaborative culture and support cross-functional interaction. Endocrine Society offers a convenient downtown DC location within walking distance of Farragut North/Farragut West and Foggy Bottom Metro stations. Qualified candidates interested in a purposeful work environment, competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including a generous TIAA- CREF retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements.