Grants Strategy & Funder Relations Lead

Young Womens Christian Association Of Oklahoma City; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Young Women’s Christian Association of Oklahoma City is seeking a Grants Manager to lead foundation and corporate grant strategies, drive proposals, and steward funder relationships. You will collaborate with program, finance, and advancement teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling applications and reports that advance organizational priorities.

The role requires 3–5 years in nonprofit grant writing/management, strong communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, grant management, development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing competitive grant proposals and managing multiple grants and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with program and finance staff.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex grant requirements and compliance expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and nonprofit database/CRM systems.
• Experience with donor databases (Bloomerang) and development operations.

Responsabilités

• Lead the identification, research, and evaluation of foundation, corporate, and other grant opportunities.
• Maintain a grant calendar with deadlines, renewals, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with program, finance, and advancement leadership to assess funding opportunities.
• Write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, concept papers, and related correspondence.
• Coordinate collection of program narratives, budgets, outcomes, and supporting materials.
• Develop compelling proposals communicating community need, program impact, and funding priorities.
• Coordinate internal reviews and obtain approvals prior to submission.
• Track application outcomes and maintain records of proposals.

Description du poste

Young Women’s Christian Association of Oklahoma City is seeking a Grants Manager to lead foundation and corporate grant strategies, drive proposals, and steward funder relationships. You will collaborate with program, finance, and advancement teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compelling applications and reports that advance organizational priorities.

The role requires 3–5 years in nonprofit grant writing/management, strong communication, and project management skills.