Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications - Remote

Overview

The Manager, Grant Writing & Partnership Communications is responsible for coordinating and providing organization-wide 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 the lead writer on their grant efforts and is responsible for written articulation of funding cases for Y-USA’s principal program areas.

This includes letters of inquiry, proposals, concept papers, white papers, case statements, presentation materials such as Power Point Deck, donor reporting 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.

YMCA of the USA is a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

In Short

• Write and manage approval of federal and private partnership applications among all departments.
• Write and manage approval of all written documents needed to contribute grant revenue.
• Manage coordination of all proposal and report development activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Y strategies and priorities.
• Design and develop visual presentation materials for partner proposals.
• Synthesize various initiative inputs to develop robust written or visual expressions.
• Responsible for donor reporting including narrative and data input.
• Lead coordination across Y-USA staff members for necessary project updates.
• Track, monitor, and report progress on all grant projects.
• Ensure overall reporting is compliant with donor format/standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years of successful experience related to grant writing.
• Minimum 3-5 years of successful federal grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated record of success in grant writing.
• Superior verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working well with staff at all levels.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Defined benefit plan (retirement savings) and defined contribution plan (403(b) plan).
• Life and disability insurances.
• Technology stipend and generous paid time off.
• Work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.