Senior Director, Grants

YMCA Maryland•Towson, MD

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Grants Management is responsible for the grant lifecycle: pre-award strategic planning and research, proposal writing, submission, post-award compliance, and reporting. This position is primarily focused on state and local government agency grants. The Senior Director of Grants Management is a member of the Development Team and will work closely with the Executive Director, Grants Management, as well as the Y's Youth Development, Social Responsibility, and Finance teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Experience with government grant applications.
Experience with grant lifecycle management.
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong project/process management skills.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise time management, and be highly organized.
Basic understanding of accounting and budgets.
Proficient in Google Workplace
Proficient in online data search.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of Raiser's Edge is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage grant lifecycle: pre-award strategic planning and research, proposal writing, submission, post-award compliance, and reporting.
Ensure that proposed projects are in alignment with priorities established by Senior Y Leadership.
Draft clear, data-driven, compelling proposals, budget narratives, reports, and concept papers.
Draft Letters of Partnership and Support templates.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across Y product lines and departments.
Translate program descriptions into proposals.
Perform subject matter research online.
Incorporate Y Finance Team into the proposal process.
Facilitate proposal submission.
Coordinate announcements and correspondence regarding proposal approval/declination.
Maintain and save grant documents in designated files accessible to Grants Management, Operations, and Finance Teams.
Respond to requests made by funders for additional materials.
Conduct and coordinate research on potential new grant funding sources for the Y's operational and strategic priorities
Participate in Grants Management and Development Team meetings, as well as organization retreats.