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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Philanthropic Officer, the Grants Manager will support all aspects of the YMCA of Montclair's grants program, including identifying grant opportunities, gathering program information and drafting requests, tracking grants calendar and managing grants reporting.
OUR CULTURE:
At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner to collaborate with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Understand and communicate the YMCA of Montclair's mission, strategic plan, history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs.
- Research potential funding opportunities from foundation, corporate, and governmental sources.
- Lead proposal initiation meetings with internal stakeholders to obtain details and direction for proposal development, confirming and clarifying timelines, tactics, outcomes assessment plans, and other details as required.
- Create and maintain a grants calendar of application and report deadlines; proactively prepare for and meet internal/external deadlines.
- Utilize Raiser's Edge to track proposals, reports, interactions, and tracking next steps.
- In partnership with the CPO, prioritize grant opportunities, liaise with various departments to gather relevant proposal information, draft grant proposals, create supporting documents and submit requests in advance of deadlines.
- In partnership with the finance department in tracking grant contributions and respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
- Cultivate positive relationships with funders and other stakeholders.
- Maintain records related to grant requests.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
- Attend required Abuse Rike Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Communication and Influence
- Engaging Community
- Collaboration
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2-5 years' grant writing experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners toward common objectives.
- Excellent editorial (editing and writing) skills, preferably in grant/proposal and needs assessment development.
- A flexible mindset and excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously in a highly deadline-driven environment, while taking into consideration stakeholders based across multiple departments.
- Process oriented, able to find new ways to improve existing processes and to learn and adapt to evolving processes and tools.
- Available and responsive to communications during business hours.
- Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
- Ability to deliver results with minimum supervision by suggesting plausible solutions and creativity using existing resources in a productive and/or innovative way to quickly deal with unforeseen issues and to ensure that timelines are consistently met.
- Positive attitude and willingness to engage in varied assignments.
- Superior ability to incorporate data, visuals, and narrative into a compelling, written story.
- Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills.
- Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification OR get certified within 90 days of employment.
- A track record of success in securing grants from New Jersey funders a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and visual acuity. He/she must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
- 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring to qualified candidates.
- Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.
WORK SCHEDULE: 25 hours per week
HOURLY PAY RATE: $25 - $30
Skills Required
- 2-5 years of grant writing experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners
- Excellent editorial, editing, and writing skills, preferably in grant, proposal, and needs assessment development
- Time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Process-oriented mindset and ability to learn and adapt to evolving processes and tools
- Availability and responsiveness during business hours
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to deliver results with minimal supervision, develop solutions, and address unforeseen issues
- Positive attitude and willingness to engage in varied assignments
- Ability to incorporate data, visuals, and narrative into compelling written stories
- Excellent collaboration, organizational, and communication skills
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, or willingness to obtain certification within 90 days of employment
- Successful grant-securing track record with New Jersey funders
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform required physical activities
What We Do
The YMCA of Montclair has been making a positive impact in our community since 1891. Today, the YMCA of Montclair operates three branches—Park Street YMCA, Geyer Family YMCA, YMCA Outdoor Education Center. Membership is open to all, with financial assistance available to those who live in our service area (Bloomfield, Bloomingdale, Clifton, Cedar Grove, Glen Ridge, Haskell, Montclair, Verona, and West Milford) with demonstrated financial need. We are committed to caring for individuals and families, with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We offer a host of programs including before and after school child care in Bloomfield, Montclair, and Verona; summer day camps, including Camp at the Lake, held at our 30-acre property in West Milford, NJ; chronic disease wellness programs; educational workshops; a national swim lesson program; and health and wellness classes for all ages.
