Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities Find a BusinessLocate a local business for all your business needs using the interactive Map or Member Directory below. Return to ListingGrant CoordinatorLa Porte County Family YMCA-La Porte, INFull-TimeNon-profit7 days agoUnder the direction of the Association Advancement Director, the Grant Coordinator is responsible for identifying, preparing, and managing grant applications and processes in order to secure funding for YMCA programs and services. This position plays a key role in supporting the YMCA’s mission and sustainability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fulfill Y’s mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Promote and incorporate the YMCA’s core values and mission into all aspects of the job in the community. Prepare and write compelling grant proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documents. Develop and maintain grant calendar including application dates and reporting cycles. Provide internal coordination of grant development, working with various departments to complete narratives, financial information, reporting requirements, etc. Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources. Maintain comprehensive records and databases of all grant applications, awards, and correspondence. Write or coordinate with internal staff to submit timely and accurate reports to funders. Provide regular communication with funding sources keeping them updated on YMCA initiatives and programs. Ensure funder recognition is well communicated, timely, ongoing and in compliance with grantor specifications. Monitor performance of grants to ensure the YMCA is achieving grant outcomes. Provide reports Association wide. Participate as an active team member for overall advancement of the Association. Perform all other duties assigned. YMCA Competencies (Team Leader): Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values (Values). Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives (Community). Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition (Volunteerism). Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising (Philanthropy). Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives (Inclusion). Builds relationships to create small communities (Relationships). Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict (Influence). Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience (Communication). Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support (Developing Others). Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions (Decision Making). Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities (Innovation). Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team (Project Management). Effectively creates and manages budgets (Finance). Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress (Quality Results). Personal Growth: Shares new insights (Self Development). Facilities change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change (Change Capacity). Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance (Emotionally Maturity). 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 (Functional Expertise).RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.Must be at least 21 years of age.Experience in grant writing and management, communications, business administration, or a related field preferably in a non-profit setting.Four-year college degree preferred but will consider equivalent combination of education/work experience.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong research, writing, and editing skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Basic computer skills with knowledge and experience with Google platforms and Microsoft Office.Required trainings:Within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention (West Bend online).Within 30 days of hire: Blood Borne Pathogens (West Bend online).Within 60 days of hire: CPR and First AidWithin 90 days of hire: Listen First and Y WelcomeWithin 120 days of hire: CPO Certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity.The employee may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to pool chemicals as well.The work may require travel to various locations.While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and will be exposed to hot and cold conditions.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close & distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. EFFECT ON END RESULT: An effective grants coordinator will directly play a crucial role in the growth and development of the YMCA by securing increased funding and strengthening partnerships which will assist in the enhancement of programs and services, financial stability, and capacity building. 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