Join our Development team as Grants Manager and help secure philanthropic support that advances the YMCA's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will research funding opportunities, develop and submit competitive grant proposals, ensure compliance with grant requirements, track outcomes, and maintain positive relationships with funders. Working closely with program leaders, finance staff, and the Director of Development, you will play a critical role in securing resources that allow the Y to serve more children, families, and individuals throughout the community.
Responsibilities:
Grant Research & Prospect Development - Research and evaluate local, regional, state, and national funding opportunities, and maintain a grants calendar and pipeline that track deadlines and new sources of support
Grant Writing & Submission - Write and submit accurate, on-time grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests, collaborating with department leaders to gather program data, budgets, and outcomes
Grant Compliance & Reporting - Track grant expenditures, deliverables, and deadlines; prepare interim and final reports; and work with finance staff to ensure compliance with funder requirements
Data Collection & Impact Measurement - Coordinate with program staff to collect performance metrics and outcomes, track grant-funded results, and communicate program impact to funders
Funder Stewardship - Maintain positive relationships with funders through recognition, stewardship activities, site visits, presentations, and meetings
Development Team Support - Participate as an active member of the Development Department, supporting fundraising communications, goals, and strategic initiatives
Shifts:
20 hours per week with a flexible work schedule. Local travel for meetings and events as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, English, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Two or more years of grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong attention to detail, project management abilities, and experience managing multiple deadlines
- Preferred: familiarity with YMCA programs, donor databases or grants management software, and knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding sources
Benefits
- FREE adult Y membership (+ discount on Family Membership)
- 50% discount on Y programs
- 403 (b) retirement account
- 12% retirement after 2 years and 1,000 hours per year
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, English, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- Two or more years of grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Project management abilities
- Experience managing multiple deadlines
- Familiarity with YMCA programs
- Experience with donor databases or grants management software
- Knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding sources
What We Do
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching its community by promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for all, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
