Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications - National Office (Remote)

YMCA of the USA•Chicago, IL

1d•$75,000 - $89,000•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications is part of Y-USA’s fundraising team and supports the organization’s ability to reach and sustain its annual fundraising goal in service to organizational priorities through the writing and on-time submission of high-quality funding proposals and other related documents. This role is responsible for coordinating and providing guidance and tools related to the writing and coordination of grant applications and the development of proposals and donor reports. This team member supports the entire organization as a lead writer on their grant efforts and is responsible for written articulation of funding cases for Y-USA’s organizational priorities. This includes letters of inquiry, proposals, concept papers, white papers, case statements, donor reporting, some presentation materials, and other documents as assigned. This position is responsible for managing all stages of the proposal development process for assignments within assigned portfolio, including any required research and cross-departmental collaborations to secure content. The Financial Development department secures and sustains the philanthropic resources that power the organization’s mission on a national scale. Connecting donors and their resources directly to transformative programs and people at both Y-USA and the local community level, the department leads comprehensive fundraising strategies across corporate and foundation partnerships, individual giving, major and principal gifts, and planned giving. Through strong donor relationships, data driven practices, and cross organizational collaboration with YMCAs across the country, Financial Development aligns philanthropic investment with strategic priorities, driving urgent and measurable impact in service to millions of individuals and families every day. Its work ensures the organization’s long-term financial strength not only for today but for years to come. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) embraces a remote-first working environment which means most employees work remotely from a home office within the continental United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
Minimum 4-6 years of successful experience related to grant writing is required
Must possess a demonstrated record of success in grant writing across a variety of funding sources, public and private, as well as knowledge of the institutional funding community
Demonstrated superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required
Demonstrated superb organizational skills; diligent attention to detail; ability to manage, plan, track, and complete long-range project deadlines and goals is required
Demonstrated experience working well with staff at all levels and providing technical assistance is required
Competence across Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and customer service skills are required
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team and take initiative to complete assignments is required
Demonstrated strong project management and problem-solving skills are required
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced work environment is required
Requires a commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and/or other project management software, as well as visual design and formatting applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Write and manage approval of public and private partnership applications among all departments, including gathering supporting materials, in accordance with Y-USA and partner requirements.
Write and manage approval of all written documents (within assigned portfolio) needed to contribute to annual fundraising goal for organizational priorities (e.g., grant applications, proposals, concept papers, case language, donor reports, letters of inquiry, etc.), assuring adherence to style guide parameters, Y brand, voice, and compliance requirements.
Manage coordination of all assigned proposal and report development activities across all Y-USA departments
Ensure funding proposals and reporting (including photos, media samples, etc.) is compliant with donor format/standards.
Maintain a working knowledge of Y strategies, priorities, and historical initiatives to connect work across initiatives, departments, and partner communications
Synthesize various initiative inputs through meetings, briefs, prior proposals, etc. to develop a robust written or visual expression Y-USA strategies and initiatives.
Responsible for donor reporting including narrative and data input. Coordinate with Manager, Financial Development Data & Budget on donor budget reporting.
Lead coordination across Y-USA staff members across departments to obtain necessary project updates for partnership reports.
Design and develop visual presentation materials for partner proposals and reports
Perform other duties as assigned.