[Hiring] Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications @YMCA Lafayette

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.

• Supports the entire organization as a lead writer on grant efforts.
• Responsible for written articulation of funding cases for Y-USA's organizational priorities, including:
  • Letters of inquiry
  • Proposals
  • Concept papers
  • White papers
  • Case statements
  • Donor reporting
  • Some presentation materials
  • Other documents as assigned
• Manages all stages of the proposal development process for assignments within assigned portfolio, including required research and cross-departmental collaborations to secure content.

The Financial Development department secures and sustains the philanthropic resources that power the organization's mission on a national scale. It connects donors and their resources directly to transformative programs and people at both Y-USA and the local community level, leading comprehensive fundraising strategies across various partnerships.

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment, meaning most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Write and manage approval of public and private partnership applications among all departments.
• Write and manage approval of all written documents needed to contribute to annual fundraising goals.
• Manage coordination of all assigned proposal and report development activities across all Y-USA departments.
• Ensure funding proposals and reporting is compliant with donor format/standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Y strategies, priorities, and historical initiatives.
• Synthesize various initiative inputs to develop robust written or visual expressions of Y-USA strategies and initiatives.
• Responsible for donor reporting including narrative and data input.
• Lead coordination across Y-USA staff members to obtain necessary project updates for partnership reports.
• Design and develop visual presentation materials for partner proposals and reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to nation-wide impact by supporting the ongoing success of the Y's national strategic plan.
• Engagement in compelling, fact-based storytelling to communicate Y-USA's strategic priorities.
• Integral role in helping Y-USA secure resources needed to drive positive community change.
• Collaboration with a high-performing philanthropy team of talented grant writers and fundraisers.
• Strengthening Y-USA's capacity to raise and renew contributed revenue.