Manager of Fundraising Grants and Prospect Research in Brockton, Massachusetts at Signature Healthcare

About Signature Healthcare
Signature Healthcare is a community-based, non-profit healthcare system serving Southeastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care to all, and philanthropy plays a critical role in advancing that mission.

We are seeking a Manager of Fundraising Grants and Prospect Research to join our Development Team. This position is essential in driving grant strategy, securing funding, and supporting our fundraisers with high-quality research. If you’re passionate about storytelling, relationship-building, and helping expand healthcare access in our community, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As the Manager of Grants and Prospect Research, you will:

• Lead the grants lifecycle – from prospecting and proposal writing to reporting and stewardship.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with foundation and corporate funders.
• Research new funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Develop and execute an annual grants strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Provide prospect research to support individual giving, major gifts, and event fundraising.
• Prepare compelling narratives, funder briefings, and talking points for staff leadership.
• Collaborate across departments to gather data, outcomes, and stories that strengthen proposals.
• Support Development colleagues with campaigns, events, and donor communications.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3–5+ years in grant writing, development, fundraising, or related research roles.
• Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills; proficiency with databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Strengths: Strategic thinker, relationship-builder, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on expanding healthcare access and equity in the community.
• Work with a collaborative, mission-driven Development team.
• Opportunity to grow your skills across grants, research, and donor engagement.