YMCA Grants Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Grant Management Director stewards the Ys cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Grant Management Director also prepares, submits and manages grant proposals in support of the Ys philanthropic endeavors.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively researches, identifies and pursues viable funding opportunities through grant writing that align with and support the YMCAs mission and strategic direction.
• Create, design and implement processes and procedures related to grants management for the Association.
• Effectively communicates community benefit and the Ys impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) and develops grant proposals to help fund the Ys programs.
• 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.
• Reports the sources, uses, and management of donated funds to constituents in order to preserve and enhance confidence in the organization.
• 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.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Engaging Community
• Philanthropy

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 10 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or equivalent education/experience.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• 3-4 years of successful experience in grant witting.
• 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, and 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.