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Grant Writer jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at nonprofits, universities, and research institutions that require a bachelor's degree in communications, English, public administration, or a related field. Employers file a certified LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring your status for up to three years.
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Get Access To All JobsAt the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.
STRUCTURE
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Academic Health Enterprise.
FOCUS
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise, is responsible for the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations and foundations that are major gift prospects for the University of Cincinnati Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences, as well the UC Health clinical enterprise. The Grant Writer provides strategic planning for a portfolio of regional and national charitable grant-makers with award capacities of at least $25K, and drive toward a goal of increasing gifts in the $100K to $250K+ range.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Identify and research potential grant resources to support the priorities and needs of the Academic Health Enterprise (AHE).
- Build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-60 major gift prospects.
- Communicate with the staff of foundations in their portfolio to keep them informed about the University of Cincinnati and its programs.
- Write and submit in a timely manner, funding proposals, letters of intent, cover letters and marketing cases for support.
- Provide proposal editing and feedback to faculty and others as needed.
- Responsible for all aspects of proposal preparation and submission.
- Responsible for writing and submitting grant reports to donors for previously funded projects.
- Coordinate and communicate on a weekly basis with the Senior Director, CFR-AHE, regarding the grant applications submitted and carry an annual fundraising goal.
- Adhere to the UC Foundation’s policies and processes of prospect management to ensure coordination with all units and programs of the Academic Health Enterprise.
- Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation database.
- Ensure grants are in full compliance with applicable legal and financial requirements.
- Use available resources to compile individual foundation prospect profiles upon request.
- Compile bi-weekly RFP list from announcements of funders, foundations and corporations or other sources and distribute through appropriate channels to faculty and staff of the Academic Health Enterprise.
- Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a medical or healthcare fundraising setting.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Record of successful gift solicitation and closure, preferably with demonstrated success with grant writing.
- Understanding of basic scientific principles or capacity to learn such concepts.
- Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and other constituencies in a professional manner.
- Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management.
- A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.
WHAT WE OFFER
The anticipated starting salary range for the Grant Writer role is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is considered to have sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position also requires:
- Finger use
- Talking
- Hearing
- Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.
Education
Required: Bachelors or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we commit ourselves to providing a place where everyone belongs. We care deeply about those in our community, while also taking care to nurture new relationships. We have the courage to dream big, drive excellence and uphold integrity in our work.
STRUCTURE
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise is an exempt (salaried) position employed by the University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) and reports to the Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations – Academic Health Enterprise.
FOCUS
The Grant Writer, Academic Health Enterprise, is responsible for the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations and foundations that are major gift prospects for the University of Cincinnati Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences, as well the UC Health clinical enterprise. The Grant Writer provides strategic planning for a portfolio of regional and national charitable grant-makers with award capacities of at least $25K, and drive toward a goal of increasing gifts in the $100K to $250K+ range.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Identify and research potential grant resources to support the priorities and needs of the Academic Health Enterprise (AHE).
- Build and manage a personal portfolio of 50-60 major gift prospects.
- Communicate with the staff of foundations in their portfolio to keep them informed about the University of Cincinnati and its programs.
- Write and submit in a timely manner, funding proposals, letters of intent, cover letters and marketing cases for support.
- Provide proposal editing and feedback to faculty and others as needed.
- Responsible for all aspects of proposal preparation and submission.
- Responsible for writing and submitting grant reports to donors for previously funded projects.
- Coordinate and communicate on a weekly basis with the Senior Director, CFR-AHE, regarding the grant applications submitted and carry an annual fundraising goal.
- Adhere to the UC Foundation’s policies and processes of prospect management to ensure coordination with all units and programs of the Academic Health Enterprise.
- Maintain quality donor files, including timely submission of contact reports in the Foundation database.
- Ensure grants are in full compliance with applicable legal and financial requirements.
- Use available resources to compile individual foundation prospect profiles upon request.
- Compile bi-weekly RFP list from announcements of funders, foundations and corporations or other sources and distribute through appropriate channels to faculty and staff of the Academic Health Enterprise.
- Other duties, as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years of experience, preferably in a medical or healthcare fundraising setting.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Record of successful gift solicitation and closure, preferably with demonstrated success with grant writing.
- Understanding of basic scientific principles or capacity to learn such concepts.
- Ability to effectively build and sustain good collaborative relationships with donors, colleagues, volunteers, and other constituencies in a professional manner.
- Willingness to travel and attend evening and weekend activities as needed. Valid driver’s license required for travel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing details accurately, and following through in a timely manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e-mail and web-related activities, and database management.
- A commitment to and passion for the role of development in advancing the mission of the University of Cincinnati and UC Health.
WHAT WE OFFER
The anticipated starting salary range for the Grant Writer role is $55,000 to $65,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.
At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee’s peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is considered to have sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position also requires:
- Finger use
- Talking
- Hearing
- Repetitive motion of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, this position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
PRE-HIRE REQUIREMENTS
The UC Foundation seeks talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. All offers of full-time employment are contingent upon passing a criminal background check and drug test. Positions requiring a degree are also contingent upon education verification.
Education
Required: Bachelors or better
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Grant Writer
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Grant writing qualifies as a specialty occupation when your bachelor's degree is in English, communications, public policy, or a directly related field. Document the connection explicitly in your resume so employers can support the specialty occupation claim in their I-129 petition.
Target institutions with established sponsorship infrastructure
Universities, hospital systems, and large nonprofits have HR and legal teams experienced in H-1B filings. Research-intensive organizations that depend on federal and foundation grants are most likely to treat sponsorship as a routine part of hiring grant professionals.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Grant Writer roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. That history signals an employer already understands the DOL certification and USCIS petition process for this specific role type.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific metro area before you negotiate, so your offer clears the LCA threshold without requiring a renegotiation mid-filing.
Confirm each worksite has a certified LCA
If your grant writing role involves work at multiple client or partner sites, each distinct worksite address requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer before the I-129 is filed to avoid a compliance gap that could delay or jeopardize your petition.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation evidence
The O*NET profile for writers and grant specialists lists the degree-level knowledge domains central to this occupation. Your employer's attorney can cite these in the I-129 to establish that the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
H-1B Visa Grant Writer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Grant Writer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Grant writing qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific related field such as English, communications, public administration, or public policy, and the job duties reflect that degree-level expertise. The key is that the employer structures the position around specialized knowledge, not general writing skills. Employers in research, healthcare, and higher education are most likely to meet this standard.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Grant Writers?
Universities, academic medical centers, national nonprofits, and federally funded research organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for grant writing roles. These employers manage large grant portfolios, have dedicated legal or HR teams familiar with immigration filings, and regularly hire professionals whose credentials align with the specialty occupation standard. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Grant Writer position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years initially, with one extension available for a total of six years. If your employer files an immigrant petition or labor certification on your behalf before that six-year cap, additional extensions beyond six years may be available under specific statutory provisions. Status is tied to your continued employment with the sponsoring employer.
What documents should I have ready before an employer starts my H-1B petition?
Prepare your academic transcripts, your diploma showing the specific degree field, a detailed resume documenting degree-level grant writing duties, and any professional portfolio materials that demonstrate specialized expertise. If your degree is from a foreign institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service is typically required. USCIS scrutinizes the degree-to-job-duty connection for writing roles, so the more precisely your credentials align with the position, the stronger the petition.
Can my H-1B employer change my work location after the petition is approved?
Moving to a new worksite location requires a new certified LCA filed with DOL before work begins at that location. Your employer cannot simply transfer an approved petition to a different office or client site without completing this step. If your grant writing role involves travel to partner organizations or multiple campuses, confirm with your employer that the LCA filing plan accounts for each distinct worksite in advance.