Grant Specialist

Job Summary The Grant Specialist is responsible for stewarding grants from corporations, foundations, and public funders through the grants pipeline: research, development, project management, and reporting. This role reports to the Director of Grants and Foundations, and the role contributes to a Financial Development department and organization strategic goals.

The Grant Specialist will be responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to research, write, prepare, submit, and report on grant proposal to foundations, corporations, public funders and other grant-making organizations. The Grant Specialist is also responsible for identifying new funding sources for programs and supporting funder cultivation and stewardship.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $80,168.40 - $83,000

Responsibilities

1. Draft and ensure timely submission of letters of intent, grant proposals and funding reports on a timely basis as outlined on the organizational grant calendar; maintain a portfolio averaging 5 grant-related submissions per month.
2. Work proactively with other YMCA departments to adhere to all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements stipulated in grants.
3. Project manage proposals with staff in all levels and departments, ensuring that all aspects of an application are complete, organized, and flow together in a cohesive manner aligned with YMCA standards.
4. Ensure seamless and timely process for all tasks, communication and reports related to the grant process, including letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities.
5. Record accurate information on proposals, declinations, and awards, reporting requirements, and application timelines to ensure all deadlines are met and proposals are tracked.
6. Maintain clear and accurate written and electronic records of grant proposals and reports, including grant activity tracking in shared drives and databases.
7. Critically assess RFPs and determine which program(s) and partnerships align to respond to the RFP.
8. Learn the YMCA’s programs, goals, and financial needs in order to develop compelling proposals, seek new funding opportunities, and report on funding impact.
9. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization (Finance, Financial Development, and Program teams) to ensure financial and reporting requirements are met.
10. Demonstrates a high degree of skill in communication and positive interaction with all group employees, volunteers, external agencies/companies, and the community at large.
11. Be able to evaluate systems and processes, and for best practices that align with the organization’s mission and values.
12. Special projects as assigned in support of organizational objectives.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

This position is exempt from the hybrid remote work policy, allowing all work to be completed remotely. The employee must reside in the state of Washington.