About This Role
This role is responsible for proactively identifying funding opportunities, writing and submitting proposals and grant applications, and stewarding public and private donors throughout and after the grant cycle. The Grants Manager will contribute to developing and participating in effective processes to ensure successful performance on grants and contracts, working collaboratively with staff across the Association to compile and submit grant reports. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, creative problem solver, and team player comfortable in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Research prospective local and national, public and private funders, and align potential grant opportunities with the Association’s core programs and services
- Assess a potential funder’s giving priorities, giving histories, and relationships with the Association and its Hubs; determine if they are, or continue to be, prospects for the Association and its core programs
- Develop, craft, and submit proposals, grant applications, and reports to corporate and foundation donors and prospective donors, working with Hub, program, and finance stakeholders
- Develop and submit applications for public support, funded through governmental entities
- Strategize how to best position each ask to increase the chances of receiving grants
- Proactively manage the grants calendar and institutional donor records
- Review grant opportunities that may become available through YMCA of the USA and submit applications as appropriate
- Serve as liaison to Hubs and Association programs to support their grant-related fundraising efforts
- Participate in all aspects of stewardship and moves management of public and private donors and prospects
- Manage the submission of all grant proposals and applications in accordance with internal Grants Processes
- Develop and maintain key internal and cross-functional relationships that support the overall grants process and strategy
- Be seen as a collaborative partner across all levels of the Association
- Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and applications at one time, being detail-oriented and keenly organized in the approach
- Participate in/lead recurring grants pipeline, performance and reporting meetings with program teams to ensure alignment around financial growth and sustainability of programs, successful grant outcomes, and continuous improvement
- Maintain detailed projecting tracking notes throughout moves management, using CRM software, in relation to submissions and upcoming deadlines
- Ensure proper documentation of grant agreements and funder documents; support grant kick-off meetings post-award
- Support the overall success of the Development Department
- Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor