Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

eliminating racism
empowering women
YWCA Lancaster

YWCA Lancaster is looking for a full-time Grant Manager, who is an integral part of our team.

What your day looks like:

• Research and identify potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies, aligned with YWCA Lancaster's mission and the YForward capital campaign.
• Develop and write persuasive, well-researched grant proposals, grant applications, and reports to secure funding for YForward projects.
• Collaborate with program directors and finance teams to gather information and data needed for grant applications and reporting.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including proposal development, submission, tracking, reporting, and stewardship of awarded grants.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders, keeping them informed about YForward progress and outcomes.
• Stay informed about industry trends, funding opportunities, and best practices in grant writing and fundraising.
• Work closely with the marketing and communications team to ensure alignment of messaging and branding in grant proposals and materials.
• Monitor and manage grant deadlines, ensuring timely submission of applications and reports.
• Adheres to all YWCA policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in grant writing, with a track record of successfully securing grants from diverse sources.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas and data in a clear and compelling manner.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills and a high level of accuracy in preparing and editing grant materials.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using technology and software for grant research, application, and reporting.
• Commitment to the mission and values of YWCA Lancaster, with a passion for social justice, women's empowerment, and racial equity.

Who we are:

YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Everything we do is based on the belief that all women and families have the right to be safe and choose the direction of their lives. Since 1889 , we have served children and adults in the community through a variety of programs. Current offerings include the Racial Equity Institute, Dorothy Height Book Club and Lunch & Learns on current topics; Kepler Hall residence, home to fifty women, men and children; YWonderful Kids providing child enrichment for ages six weeks to five years and before/after school care in a number of settings; Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center with a 24 hour hotline and no-cost professional counseling for survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Our programs address the fact that far too many individuals experience violence, and lack economic security, and these issues disproportionately impact women and people of color. If we want to empower all women, we must also tackle racism. When all women and families can reach their full potential, our communities thrive.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days of employment
• Retirement plan with employee match after 1 year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Aflac
• 403b Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  1. 15 days (1st year; prorated based on your start date), Paid Holidays, Floating
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Participation in YWCA activities and seminars
• Childcare at a discounted rate
• Parental leave
• 20% tuition discount at Widener University (including graduate and continuing studies-bachelor’s completion)

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a progressive company with strong core values, we offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

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