Grants Manager

YMCA of Montclair; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership

Program discounts

Referral bonus

Employee discounts

PTO

Job summary

YMCA of Montclair is seeking a Grants Manager to support the grants program, including identifying opportunities, gathering program data, drafting requests, and managing reporting. You will track proposals using Raiser's Edge and collaborate with the Chief Philanthropic Officer and finance to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes building relationships with funders, managing multiple deadlines, and translating data into compelling narratives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' grant writing experience with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent editorial (editing and writing) skills for grants/proposals.
• Flexible mindset with strong time management to handle multiple deadlines.
• Process oriented with ability to improve workflows and adapt to tools.
• Availability during business hours.
• Attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Ability to deliver results with minimal supervision and creative problem solving.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on varied tasks.
• Ability to integrate data, visuals, and narrative into compelling proposals.
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must have CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or obtain within 90 days.
• Track record of securing grants from NJ funders a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate the YMCA of Montclair's mission, plan, history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs.
• Research potential funding opportunities from foundation, corporate, and governmental sources.
• Lead proposal initiation meetings with internal stakeholders to gather details and deadlines.
• Create and maintain a grants calendar of application and report deadlines.
• Utilize Raiser's Edge to track proposals, reports, interactions, and next steps.
• Prioritize grant opportunities with the CPO and coordinate with departments to draft proposals and submit on time.
• Coordinate with finance to track grant contributions and respond to inquiries.
• Cultivate relationships with funders and other stakeholders.
• Maintain records related to grant requests.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and follow reporting procedures.

Skills

Grant writing

Editorial skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data storytelling

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

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Grants Manager

Montclair, NJ, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Chief Philanthropic Officer, the Grants Manager will support all aspects of the YMCA of Montclair's grants program, including identifying grant opportunities, gathering program information and drafting requests, tracking grants calendar and managing grants reporting.

OUR CULTURE

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner to collaborate with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand and communicate the YMCA of Montclair's mission, strategic plan, history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs.
• Research potential funding opportunities from foundation, corporate, and governmental sources.
• Lead proposal initiation meetings with internal stakeholders to obtain details and direction for proposal development, confirming and clarifying timelines, tactics, outcomes assessment plans, and other details as required.
• Create and maintain a grants calendar of application and report deadlines; proactively prepare for and meet internal/external deadlines.
• Utilize Raiser's Edge to track proposals, reports, interactions, and tracking next steps.
• In partnership with the CPO, prioritize grant opportunities, liaise with various departments to gather relevant proposal information, draft grant proposals, create supporting documents and submit requests in advance of deadlines.
• In partnership with the finance department in tracking grant contributions and respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
• Cultivate positive relationships with funders and other stakeholders.
• Maintain records related to grant requests.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Rike Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Influence
• Engaging Community

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years' grant writing experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners toward common objectives.
• Excellent editorial (editing and writing) skills, preferably in grant/proposal and needs assessment development.
• A flexible mindset and excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment, while taking into consideration stakeholders based across multiple departments.
• Process oriented, able to find new ways to improve existing processes and to learn and adapt to evolving processes and tools.
• Available and responsive to communications during business hours.
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to deliver results with minimum supervision by suggesting plausible solutions and creativity using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way to quickly deal with unforeseen issues and to ensure that timelines are consistently met.
• Positive attitude and willingness to engage in varied assignments.
• Superior ability to incorporate data, visuals, and narrative into a compelling, written story.
• Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
• A track record of success in securing grants from New Jersey funders a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. He/she must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
• 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring to qualified candidates.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.