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JUST RELEASED!  FHIT is searching for a part time consultant to serve as our Grant Writer.  Email cevans@fhit.org with your CV and Biosketch.  Position open until filled.  

The grants writer for FHIT requires a strong background in science, preferably in the areas of cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases.  Consultant will organize and manage a fundraising program based upon the needs of the organization.  

Consultant will assist with identifying and soliciting external support through a coordinated fundraising strategy that encompasses educational grants and charitable contributions from industry, private donations, sponsorship sales, mailing list rentals, exhibits, or other special programs as identified by the Foundation Board of Directors. In this regard, Consultant will:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

ð     Prepare grant proposal applications and cover letters; submit applications

ð     Follow-up with potential supporters and sponsors until revenue targets are achieved, including arranging for and participating in face-to-face supporter meetings, if requested by Foundation.

ð     Ensure regulatory compliance and establish appropriate documentation demonstrating that all CME activities are planned and implemented in compliance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the ACCME.

ð     Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

ð     Ability to manage and effectively prioritize projects to meet deadlines.

ð     Identify, create, and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups in the pharmaceutical/continuing education/corporate industry.

ð     Write educational activity descriptions from content generated by the Board of Directors.

ð     Design innovative outcomes evaluation strategies and needs assessments to measure improvements in health professional competence       and/or performance after participation in educational activities.

ð     Review program content for balance, identify potential conflicts of interest

ð     Analyze educational activity evaluations and participant performance results; recommend program improvements.

ð     Identify areas in which funding is available and adapt grants and programs accordingly

ð     Display original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

ð     Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

 ð     BA/BS required (preferably life/health related sciences), advanced degree preferred.

ð     8+ years relevant medical grant-writing/copywriting experience, 5+ years industry experience preferred.      

ð     Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills and ability to adapt style and content for different target audiences.

ð     Ability to be flexible, creative, self-motivated, able to multi-task, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

ð     Strong scientific interpretive, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

ð     Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and focus on details while keeping overall picture in mind.

ð     Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

ð     Ability to contribute to improving documentation processes while adhering to department and Foundation standards.

ð     Candidate must have the ability to research and understand a wide range of medical science topics using secondary sources.   

ð     Candidate must also be able to edit copy from other in-house and freelance copywriters.

ð     Applicants must supply a minimum of three writing samples that demonstrate the ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific information to a diverse readership through advanced writing skills.