RESPONSIBILITIES
Writing and Grants Management (70%)

• Manage the grant calendar and ensure the timely submission of all proposals and reports to governmental, foundation and individual funders;
• Work with Program and Marketing staff and to gather relevant information in a timely fashion (written, visual, and by participating in activities in-person) and translate data and facts into compelling stories for stakeholders;
• Work with Finance team on budgets and statements for proposals and reports;
• Lead the drafting of compelling letters of inquiry, concept papers, grant proposals, interim and final reports, and other requests for institutional funding.

• Support Y Leadership by creating internal systems that foster efficient data-gathering, timely submissions, and ongoing identification of prospect funding opportunities;
• Perform relevant research to identify grant opportunities and cultivation plans for prospective funders (private and government);
• Prepare reports for Y Leadership and Board on a regular basis.

• Full-time, FLSA Exempt; 5 Days per week, Monday through Friday.

• Compensation range of $70,000
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Model and uphold agency values, policies and procedures
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with meticulous attention to detail;
• A multi-tasker with the ability to work under pressure and manage concurrent deadlines;
• Effective organizational, time, and project management skills;
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, actively listen, and willing to brainstorm and generate ideas with the team;
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and proven track record of successful grant awards;
• Experience with basic financial management including the development and monitoring of budgets and financial reporting preferred.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree;
• Master's Degree and/or certification(s) in Institutional Development preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and donor management databases, such as Donor Perfect;
• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Pass appropriate background checks.

Salary:

$70000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.