Manager of Grants and Corporate Engagement (HIRED)

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Overview:
Under the supervision of the Chief Community Impact Officer and consistent with the Christian mission, the Manager of Grants and Corporate Engagement will develop, manage and measure the association’s Grants strategy and oversight of the grant management system for the YMCA Association and for researching, identifying and writing grant proposals on behalf of the Community Impact Services. The Grants Manager will write and submit grant evaluation reports to funders. Additionally, the role will track corporate relations efforts, analyze data, and work with the marketing, membership financial development and other teams to drive the association’s strategy to engage corporate partners in meaningful opportunities for giving, volunteering, sponsorship, event participation and other activities that increase partners’ commitment and support of the Y’s efforts and impact.

Grants (70%):
Grant acquisition & implementation
• Researches, develops and drives grant application process from start to finish, including: a) identifying and matching funding sources to programs, b) coordinating and completing the application process, in a timely manner and C) Responsible for submission on all corporate, UW and select government grant applications for the YMCA Association.
• Conducts research to identify and analyze potential new grant funding sources for Community Impact work, utilizing resources from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Y-USA.
• Researches local community, state and national trends and patterns relevant to Community Impact grants.
• Helps to drive Maintaining and Increasing current Community Impact Service funding streams.
• Oversees implementation of association-wide grants management process, providing updates and support to branch financial development teams that write and submit grants.
Grant monitoring, tracking and reporting
• Develops and maintains tracking tool for department-level grant information including application and reporting deadlines, amounts, contacts and status.
• Writes creative, comprehensive reports for all major funding partners that demonstrate effective evaluation and outcome measurements utilizing data from the Association Director of Accountability.
• Collaborates with branch personnel and Association Director of Accountability to prepare and submit all required grant reports in a timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison for funders to provide reporting and grant financial information as requested.
• Oversees development and implementation of association-wide grants management process, providing updates and support to branch financial development staff that write and submit grants.
• Identifies matching funding sources to programs, coordinates the application process, in a timely manner.
• Conducts research to identify and analyze potential new grant funding sources for programs, utilizing resources from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library and Y-USA.
• Develops and maintains tracking of grant information including application and reporting deadlines, amounts, contacts and status.
• Writes creative, comprehensive reports for all major funding partners.
• Collaborates with other association leaders to prepare and submit all required grant reports in a timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison for funders to provide reporting and grant financial information as requested.

Communications (10%):
• Develop plan to effectively and regularly communicate the Y’s impact with corporate partners.
• Develop plan to effectively communicate corporate engagement efforts and results with senior staff, branch leadership, board members and other stakeholders.
• Conduct interviews with members, corporate leaders/employees, Y staff and volunteers for videos, articles or other storytelling related to corporate relations.
• Write web content, press releases or create fact sheets for communication related to corporate partnerships.
• Project manages development of corporate relations presentations.
• Works as a team member to update on-going communication tools including program white pages.

Corporate engagement (20%):
• Develops a strategy and system to engage corporate partners in meaningful opportunities, primarily (but not limited to) employee giving, corporate membership/sponsorship, and volunteerism.
• Analyze the data of each corporation, develop a customized and compelling campaign for engagement.
• Organize and lead the Corporate Engagement Advisory Committee (a new, small group of volunteers and branch representatives) to help establish goals, identify partners, and appropriately guide the engagement strategy.
• In collaboration with the appropriate departments – volunteerism, donor marketing, financial development, branch representatives – develop a processes for establishing a corporate relationship, coordinating engagement activities and follow through in each area.
• Supporting the engagement experience of each corporate partner and their employees. Solicit feedback from partners to improve process and ease of engagement.
• Implement evaluation methods appropriate to each area of engagement.
• Develop networking events or meetings for groups of corporate employees, volunteers, donors.
• Develop a recognition strategy to highlight/showcase corporations supporting their community through the YMCA.
• Assist branch points of corporate contact with evaluation of current level of engagement of corporate partners. Provide support to branch contacts to assist with branch efforts to deepen engagement including planning, execution and measurement of engagement, sponsorships, volunteerism and employee giving.

YMCA competencies(Leader):
• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications:
• Four year degree in communications, public administration or related field.
• Minimum seven years of development, sales or related experience and verified writing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to work under pressure of accuracy and deadlines.
• Experience leading and presenting to small groups.
• Experience managing a departmental budget.
• Highly organized, demonstrates sound judgment and independent thinking.
• Effective research and reporting skills.
• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with Y branch teams and board members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Highly proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office, Excel; Raiser’s Edge desirable.

Working conditions:
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Kneeling.
• Standing.
• Push, pull and lift up to 30 lb.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to communicate in English, written and oral.