Grants and Contract Manager

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YMCA of the USA
Leesburg, VA, USA
Full-time
  • Responsible for overseeing all initiatives in grant development for the branch.
  • Responsible for working with staff to gain insight into specific needs and gathering local data and information to formulate grant proposals on behalf of the branch.
  • Manages/supports the branch grant funding development plan in accordance and collaboration with the YMCA’s overall strategic plan.
Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Perform prospect research on similar nonprofit organizations, foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation philanthropic grants
    • Assumes the primary leadership role in the development and implementation of the branch grant development plan
    • Attends appropriate community events or is a member of appropriate community task forces, advocacy groups and civic associations to promote the YMCA
  • Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage proposals to philanthropic foundation and corporate sources in a timely and accurate manner, effectively communicating Youth & Family Services’ multifaceted mission.
  • Coordinates with members of the programming, finance, accounting, and marketing staffs to prepare program descriptions, budgets and other materials as required for proposals and reports
    • Collaborates with Program Evaluation Coordinator to research supporting evidence, local data, and evidenced-based program models to in grant and contract proposals.
    • Guides and solicits written narratives from program staff to gain insight and development program narratives that accurately depict intended services and outcomes.
    • Prepares and provides templates for proposal budgets in collaboration with the Associate Executive Director and the Service Area Directors
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three years’ experience in grant proposal writing, tracking, monitoring and fundraising
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $48,080.00 - $56,900.00

How to Apply: 

http://www.ymca.net/career-opportunities/national-details.html?id=31977&...

Job Function: 
Fundraising, Grants & Financial Support

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Website: 
ymca.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Youth / Children
Recreation / Sports
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 2 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit