Assistant Manager/ Manager, Grants Management (Contract)

YMCA of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Grant Manager to lead their grant acquisition and management efforts. This role involves identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in securing grants and a passion for advocacy. Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions will directly impact the community and help achieve strategic goals. If you have a knack for storytelling and a strong understanding of non-profit finance, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure private grant funding from various sources.
• Build relationships with funders and represent the organization at events.

Skills

Grant Writing

Stakeholder Management

Fundraising

Proposal Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Acquisition and Management

• Identify, cultivate, and secure private grant funding from foundations, corporate companies, and institutional donors.

• Develop compelling grant proposals, applications, and fundraising pitches that align with our mission and funder priorities.

• Maintain a pipeline of potential funders, proactively identifying new funding opportunities to achieve the annual grants acquisition target.

• Negotiate grant terms and agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program needs.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy

• Build and maintain strong relationships with grant funders, corporate partners, and philanthropic organizations.

• Serve as an advocate for our organization’s mission and impact, effectively communicating our work’s significance to funders and stakeholders.

• Represent the organization at networking events, donor meetings, and industry forums to expand funding opportunities.

• Partner with programme leads to align funding requirements with programmatic delivery and impact measurement.

• Act as a bridge between funders and programme teams, ensuring a balance between compliance and programmatic effectiveness.

Grant Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee grant reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submission of impact and financial reports to funders.

• Work closely with program teams to track program deliverables, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

• Collaborate with finance and program teams to monitor budget utilization and ensure funds are used as per grant agreements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field in non-profit management.

• At least 5 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, corporate partnerships, or a related field.

• Proven track record in securing and managing private grants and funding partnerships.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for the organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in proposal writing and donor reporting.

• Understanding of non-profit finance, budgeting, and impact measurement.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working collaboratively across teams.