Grants Manager

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is seeking a Grants Manager to lead proactive grant prospecting, write proposals, and steward donors through and after grant cycles. You will collaborate across the Association to compile reports and ensure grant success.

You will manage the grants calendar, coordinate with program and finance teams, position asks to maximize funding, and ensure strong donor relationships. Strong writing, editing, and CRM skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Social Science, or related field with 3+ years of grant writing experience.
• Strong writing and editing abilities; no generative AI usage.
• Experience soliciting government and foundation grants.
• Ability to manage multiple grants with various stakeholders across the Association.
• Experience with CRM software; Raiser's Edge preferred.

Responsabilités

• Research prospective funders locally and nationally; align opportunities with core programs.
• Assess funders’ giving priorities and relationships to determine prospects.
• Develop, craft, and submit proposals, grant apps, and reports with stakeholders.
• Submit applications for public support funded by governmental entities.
• Strategize grant asks to maximize chances of funding.
• Proactively manage grants calendar and donor records.
• Coordinate with hubs and programs to support fundraising efforts.
• Lead grants pipeline, performance, and reporting meetings.

Connaissances

Grant writing

CRM experience

Editing

Attention to detail

Cross-functional

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Raiser's Edge

Description du poste

Job Summary And Key Accountabilities

The Grants Manager is responsible for proactive prospecting of funding opportunities that align to the organization’s work and impact, writing and submitting proposals and grant applications, and stewardship of public and private donors throughout and after the grant cycle. The Grants Manager will contribute to the development of and participation in effective processes that ensure the organization’s successful performance on grants and contracts. The Grants Manager will also be responsible for working collaboratively with staff across the Association to compile and submit grant reports to partners and donors. The right person for this role will be a self-starter, creative problem solver, and team player comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Research prospective funders, both locally and nationally, and both public and private, and align the potential grant opportunities with the Association’s core programs and services.
• Assess a potential funder’s giving priorities, giving histories, and relationships with the Association and its Hubs; determine if they are, or continue to be, prospects for the Association and its core programs.
• Develop, craft, and submit proposals, grant applications, and reports to corporate and foundation donors and prospective donors, working with Hub, program, and finance stakeholders.
• Develop and submit applications for public support, funded through governmental entities.
• Strategize how to best position each ask to increase the chances of receiving grants.
• Proactively manage the grants calendar and institutional donor records.
• Review grant opportunities that may become available through YMCA of the USA and submit applications as appropriate.
• Serve as liaison to Hubs and Association programs to support their grant-related fundraising efforts.
• Participate in all aspects of stewardship and moves management of public and private donors and prospects.
• Manage the submission of all grant proposals and applications in accordance with internal Grants Processes.
• Develop and maintain key internal and cross-functional relationships that support the overall grants process and strategy.
• Be seen as a collaborative partner across all levels of the Association.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects and applications at one time, being detail-oriented and keenly organized in the approach.
• Participate in/lead recurring grants pipeline, performance and reporting meetings with program teams to ensure alignment around financial growth and sustainability of programs, successful grant outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain detailed projecting tracking notes throughout moves management, using CRM software, in relation to submissions and upcoming deadlines.
• Ensure proper documentation of grant agreements and funder documents; support grant kick-off meetings post-award.
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Development Department.

Child Abuse Prevention

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Commitment to Inclusion

Supports the YMCA’s commitment to inclusion of all members as required by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Job responsibilities may include implementing program modifications for persons with cognitive, behavioral or physical disabilities, including but not limited to the injection of medical glucagon to members with Type 1 diabetes in emergency situations. Appropriate training and development will be provided to YMCA team members based on your role and responsibilities.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Social Science, or related field with 3 or more years of experience in grant writing and/or financial development.
• Must have strong writing and editing abilities without the use of generative AI software.
• Must have demonstrated experience and success soliciting government and foundation grants.
• Must have ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with great attention to detail, working on multiple grants simultaneously with various stakeholders throughout the Association.
• Must have experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. Preferred experience with Raiser’s Edge.
• Preferred experience fundraising for large, social service agencies with many programmatic offerings.

Required To Be Achieved Or Maintained Once In Role

• CPR/First Aid/AED Trainer certification
• Training required of all YMCA employees both during onboarding and ongoing
• Child Abuse Prevention training
• Other training as required by role or supervisor