Job description

The Mystic Valley YMCA is seeking a full-time Grants Manager to report to the Chief Administrative Officer to help maintain and grow the Mystic Valley YMCA’s strong base of grant revenue. The Grants Manager will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, maintaining a grant application and reporting deadline calendar, proposal and budget development, grant spending and reports, and coordinating and collaborating with administrative and program staff around grants management. Working with the Chief Administrative Officer and other departments as needed, the ideal candidate will be experienced in preparing successful grant proposals to local, state, private, and federal funders. This position will require proactive planning to identify grant opportunities and works with YMCA department heads in the areas of food security, childcare/camp, healthy living, community centers, and more.

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OUR MISSION:*
To strengthen our communities with relevant, continually evolving programs and services that enrich the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body.

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JOB DESCRIPTION*

Qualifications

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Prior experience preparing grant proposals and reports and managing a grant deadline calendar are required.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytic and computational skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with nonprofit funding sources and requirements.
• Exceptionally strong organizational, administrative, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in traditional Office software.
• Strong aptitude for learning new software programs and identifying appropriate tools to meet organizational needs.
• Ability to manage time, multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to proofread effectively.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

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Associate's degree or compatible professional experience preferred.

• MUST have experience in grant writing - Ideally at least 5 years of relevant experience in grant writing and management, fundraising, development, etc.
• While YMCA experience is preferred, the ideal candidate will have previously worked with customer management systems specific to data entry, analysis and reporting and have the ability to gain organizational knowledge, information, and data in order to review application guidelines to determine if a foundation, government agency, or corporation is a good match for the YMCA.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:*

This job operates in a professional, in-person office environment. Hybrid work will be considered after a favorable 90-day review. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Prolonged periods of sitting and screen time are required. Very occasional night and weekend work may be required depending on deadlines or organization-wide events. Part-time candidates will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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