[Hiring] Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications @YMCA of the USA

Role Description

The Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications is part of Y-USA’s fundraising team and supports the organization’s ability to reach and sustain its annual fundraising goal in service to organizational priorities through the writing and on-time submission of high-quality funding proposals and other related documents. This role is responsible for coordinating and providing guidance and tools related to the writing and coordination of grant applications and the development of proposals and donor reports. This team member supports the entire organization as a lead writer on their grant efforts and is responsible for written articulation of funding cases for Y-USA’s organizational priorities. This includes:

• Letters of inquiry
• Proposals
• Concept papers
• White papers
• Case statements
• Donor reporting
• Some presentation materials
• Other documents as assigned

This position is responsible for managing all stages of the proposal development process for assignments within assigned portfolio, including any required research and cross-departmental collaborations to secure content.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage approval of public and private partnership applications among all departments, including gathering supporting materials, in accordance with Y-USA and partner requirements.
• Write and manage approval of all written documents (within assigned portfolio) needed to contribute to annual fundraising goal for organizational priorities (e.g., grant applications, proposals, concept papers, case language, donor reports, letters of inquiry, etc.), assuring adherence to style guide parameters, Y brand, voice, and compliance requirements.
• Manage coordination of all assigned proposal and report development activities across all Y-USA departments.
• Ensure funding proposals and reporting (including photos, media samples, etc.) is compliant with donor format/standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Y strategies, priorities, and historical initiatives to connect work across initiatives, departments, and partner communications.
• Synthesize various initiative inputs through meetings, briefs, prior proposals, etc. to develop a robust written or visual expression of Y-USA strategies and initiatives.
• Responsible for donor reporting including narrative and data input. Coordinate with Manager, Financial Development Data & Budget on donor budget reporting.
• Lead coordination across Y-USA staff members across departments to obtain necessary project updates for partnership reports.
• Design and develop visual presentation materials for partner proposals and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years of successful experience related to grant writing is required.
• Must possess a demonstrated record of success in grant writing across a variety of funding sources, public and private, as well as knowledge of the institutional funding community.
• Demonstrated superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated superb organizational skills; diligent attention to detail; ability to manage, plan, track, and complete long-range project deadlines and goals is required.
• Demonstrated experience working well with staff at all levels and providing technical assistance is required.
• Competence across Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and/or other project management software, as well as visual design and formatting applications is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and customer service skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team and take initiative to complete assignments is required.
• Demonstrated strong project management and problem-solving skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment is required.
• Requires a commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision.
• Defined benefit plan (retirement savings).
• Defined contribution plan (403(b) plan).
• Life and disability insurances.
• Technology stipend.
• Generous paid time off.
• Work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $89,000.00 /Yr.