Grant & Funding Navigator

Youth For Christ USA Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth For Christ USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated Grants & Development Professional to advance COYFC’s social and spiritual mission by growing grant income, managing funded grants, and reporting results to funders.

The role emphasizes research, proposal writing, coordination with program teams, and timely fundraising outcomes. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, drafting compelling proposals, coordinating with finance for budgets, and maintaining donor relations, while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience in prospect research and identification, data collection and analysis, outcome measurements and reporting results.
• Knowledge of community, corporate and family foundations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and proven success of goal attainment.
• Knowledge of grant research and proposal writing practices and principles.
• Specific experience with Federal, State, and Government grants.

Responsibilities

• Identify Grant Opportunities and research new opportunities for COYFC grants.
• Qualify opportunities and prioritize best fits via prescribed measures.
• Collaborate with COYFC teams to support grant proposals pre-submission.
• Attend grant workshops and information sessions.
• Contact funders to ensure alignment with funder priorities and mission.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Proposal writing

Planning & organizing

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Time management

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Youth For Christ USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated Grants & Development Professional to advance COYFC’s social and spiritual mission by growing grant income, managing funded grants, and reporting results to funders.

The role emphasizes research, proposal writing, coordination with program teams, and timely fundraising outcomes. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, drafting compelling proposals, coordinating with finance for budgets, and maintaining donor relations, while upholding