Grants Strategy & Compliance Lead

YWCA South Hampton Roads; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

YWCA South Hampton Roads is seeking a Grants Administrator to lead grant strategy, proposal development, and post-award reporting. The role collaborates with leadership, finance, and program teams to secure and manage funding aligned with strategic priorities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of grants experience, with strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills. This is a full-time remote/hybrid office-based position in the Portsmouth area with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, strategic leadership, organizational development or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of grants management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the administration of discretionary grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify institutional funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of new, renewal and multiyear grants.
• Monitor funding trends relevant to counseling, domestic/sexual violence, children’s services, housing stabilization, human services, economic mobility, financial wellness, and advocacy to inform long term strategy.
• Develop tailored proposals grounded in program data and community impact.
• Collaborate with the Impact & Strategic Innovation and Direct Services teams, operations, finance, and development to ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Manage submission deadlines, compliance requirements, and reporting schedules; prepare interim and final grant reports.

Skills

Grant management

Proposal writing

Analytics

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, strategic leadership, organizational development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

YWCA South Hampton Roads is seeking a Grants Administrator to lead grant strategy, proposal development, and post-award reporting. The role collaborates with leadership, finance, and program teams to secure and manage funding aligned with strategic priorities.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 2–3 years of grants experience, with strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills. This is a full-time remote/hybrid office-based position in the Portsmouth area with a