Grants Manager

• Write and submit proposals, grant applications, and reports to corporate and foundation donors and prospective donors, working with Center Executives and Center program staff, including Business Managers.
• Research both locally and nationally and identify corporate and foundation prospects based on the Association’s priorities and core programs by reviewing web sites, annual reports, and Form 990s; assess their giving priorities, giving histories, and relationships with the Association and its Centers; determine if they are, or continue to be, prospects for the Association and its core programs.
• Strategize best submission practices with other members of the Corporate and Foundation team to increase the chances of receiving grants; manage the grants calendar and donor records and lists for the Corporate and Foundation Relations unit.
• Review the weekly YMCA of the USA Hot Fax for grant information and periodically check the YMCA of the USA’s financial development section of its web site for grant opportunities; Compile and maintain an ongoing calendar of corporate and foundation deadlines; work with Director of Development Operations in monitoring Raiser’s Edge to confirm that pending proposals and corporate and foundation gifts have been recorded accurately.
• Serve as liaison to specific Centers and Association programs and help them with their corporate and foundation funding and reporting needs.
• Participate in all aspects of stewardship and moves management of corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Commitment to Inclusion:

• Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.