Grants Manager

YMCA; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free adult Y membership

50% discount on Y programs

403(b) retirement plan

12% retirement after 2 years

Job summary

YMCA is seeking a Grants Manager to secure philanthropic support for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will research funding opportunities, craft competitive proposals, ensure grant compliance, track outcomes, and maintain funder relationships.

Collaborate with program leaders, finance staff, and the Director of Development to secure resources that expand services to children and families in the community. This role is 20 hours per week with some local travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing and fundraising for nonprofits.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.

Responsibilities

• Grant Research & Prospect Development - Research local, regional, state, and national funding opportunities and track deadlines.
• Grant Writing & Submission - Write and submit grant proposals, LOIs, and funding requests with program data and budgets.
• Grant Compliance & Reporting - Track expenditures and deliverables, ensure funder compliance.
• Data Collection & Impact Measurement - Coordinate data collection and report outcomes to funders.
• Funder Stewardship - Maintain relationships with funders through recognition and meetings.
• Development Team Support - Assist the Development Department with fundraising communications and goals.
• Shifts - 20 hours per week with local travel for meetings and events.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Nonprofit development

Editing

Proofreading

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Donor databases

Job description

La Crosse, United States | Posted on 11/09/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• State/Province Wisconsin
• Country United States

About Us

The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. Working locally, we focus on supporting young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.

Job Description

Join our Development team as Grants Manager and help secure philanthropic support that advances the YMCA's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will research funding opportunities, develop and submit competitive grant proposals, ensure compliance with grant requirements, track outcomes, and maintain positive relationships with funders. Working closely with program leaders, finance staff, and the Director of Development, you will play a critical role in securing resources that allow the Y to serve more children, families, and individuals throughout the community.

Responsibilities:

Grant Research & Prospect Development - Research and evaluate local, regional, state, and national funding opportunities, and maintain a grants calendar and pipeline that track deadlines and new sources of support

Grant Writing & Submission - Write and submit accurate, on-time grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests, collaborating with department leaders to gather program data, budgets, and outcomes

Grant Compliance & Reporting - Track grant expenditures, deliverables, and deadlines; prepare interim and final reports; and work with finance staff to ensure compliance with funder requirements

Data Collection & Impact Measurement - Coordinate with program staff to collect performance metrics and outcomes, track grant-funded results, and communicate program impact to funders

Funder Stewardship - Maintain positive relationships with funders through recognition, stewardship activities, site visits, presentations, and meetings

Development Team Support - Participate as an active member of the Development Department, supporting fundraising communications, goals, and strategic initiatives

Shifts:

20 hours per week with a flexible work schedule. Local travel for meetings and events as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, English, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
  
• Two or more years of grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development experience
  
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  
• Strong attention to detail, project management abilities, and experience managing multiple deadlines
  
• Preferred: familiarity with YMCA programs, donor databases or grants management software, and knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding sources
  
• FREE adult Y membership (+ discount on Family Membership)
  
• 50% discount on Y programs
  
• 403 (b) retirement account
  
• 12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per year