What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Writer/Development Associate position at MYSTIC VALLEY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC?
The Grant Writer/Development Associate is a newly-created position that will report to the Chief Administrative Officer to help maintain and grow the Mystic Valley YMCA’s strong base of grant revenue and provide development administrative support to help the growing Development and Marketing team achieve its revenue and community engagement goals. The Grant Writer/Development Associate will be responsible for a full range of development activities including, however not limited to grant writing (calendar and deadline management, research, proposal creation, reports) and development and fundraising support functions (record keeping, stewardship, reports, event support).
Working with the Chief Administrative Officer and other departments as needed, the ideal candidate will experienced in preparing grant proposals to local, state, private, and federal funders. This position will require proactive activity to identify grant opportunities and working with YMCA department heads in the areas of food security, childcare/camp, healthy living, community centers, and more. Development administrative support functions will include entering all gifts into Daxko and other fundraising softwares, ensuring timely thank you communications and donor stewardship, preparing donor reports and communications, and supporting special events.
OUR MISSION:
To strengthen our communities with relevant, continually-evolving programs and services that enrich the lives of all people in spirit, mind and body.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Qualifications
- Previous experience preparing grant proposals and reports and managing a grant deadline calendar are required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, analytic and computational skills.
- Demonstrated familiarity with nonprofit funding sources and requirements.
- Exceptionally strong organizational, administrative, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in traditional office software.
- Strong aptitude for learning new software programs and identifying appropriate tools to meet organizational needs.
- Ability to manage time, multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail; ability to proofread effectively.
- Strong customer service skills for interacting with donors, board members, and the public.
Professional Experience/Educational Requirements
Associate’s Degree or compatible professional experience preferred.- MUST have experience in grant writing.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in grant writing and management, fundraising, development, donor relations, etc.
- While YMCA experience is preferred, the ideal candidate will have previously worked with customer management systems specific to data entry, analysis and reporting and have the ability to gain organizational knowledge, information, and data in order to review application guidelines to determine if a foundation, government agency, or corporation is a good match for the YMCA.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional, in-person office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Prolonged periods of sitting and screen time are required. Occasional night and weekend work may be required.
