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Association Director of Grants & Foundations

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St. Louis, MO, USA
Full-time

The Gateway Region YMCA is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to fill the position of Association Director of Grants & Foundations

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Manages the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to public and private sources in order to support and achieve YMCA philanthropic endeavors.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages grant proposal development, submission, compliance monitoring and reporting process of grants ($25K+).
  • Researches potential funders, (i.e., foundations, corporations, etc.) and develops grant proposals to help fund the Y’s programs.
  • Provide Association-Wide Grant Coordination
  • Maintains an efficient and effective tracking and reporting system that supports the financial development efforts of the Y.
  • Establishes and manages a comprehensive process for timely and accurate grant evaluation, quality compliance, project and program fulfillment and reporting to funders.
  • Manages and implements an organized system of communications internally and externally to provide stewardship to donors regarding grant awards and the management and monitoring of the funders’ requirements for recognition.
  • Provides support for Association-wide special events and projects.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or equivalent education/experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three to four years of successful experience in grant management or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a nonprofit environment is preferred.
  • Successful track record in applying proven practices related to developing successful grant proposals, working with institutional donors, and the management of all related grant compliance and reporting practices.
  • Knowledge/clear understanding of fundraising techniques and strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills, particularly the ability to read, analyze, write, edit reports according to prescribed style/format and correspond with external businesses and community members.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, peers, volunteers customers and the general public.
  • Ability to meet deadlines, as well as the ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, reason and solve problems.
  • Ability to develop and use spreadsheets and standard business software systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
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: 
Aug 10 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 10 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit