Grants Manager
La Crosse Area Family YMCA
Summary
Join our Development team as Grants Manager and help secure philanthropic support that advances the YMCA's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will research funding opportunities, develop and submit competitive grant proposals, ensure compliance with grant requirements, track outcomes, and maintain positive relationships with funders. Working closely with program leaders, finance staff, and the Director of Development, you will play a critical role in securing resources that allow the Y to serve more children, families, and individuals throughout the community.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Grant Research & Prospect Development - Research and evaluate local, regional, state, and national funding opportunities, and maintain a grants calendar and pipeline that track deadlines and new sources of support
- Grant Writing & Submission - Write and submit accurate, on-time grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests, collaborating with department leaders to gather program data, budgets, and outcomes
- Grant Compliance & Reporting - Track grant expenditures, deliverables, and deadlines; prepare interim and final reports; and work with finance staff to ensure compliance with funder requirements
- Data Collection & Impact Measurement - Coordinate with program staff to collect performance metrics and outcomes, track grant-funded results, and communicate program impact to funders
- Funder Stewardship - Maintain positive relationships with funders through recognition, stewardship activities, site visits, presentations, and meetings
- Development Team Support - Participate as an active member of the Development Department, supporting fundraising communications, goals, and strategic initiatives
Shifts: 20 hours per week with a flexible work schedule. Local travel for meetings and events as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public administration, English, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
- Two or more years of grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong attention to detail, project management abilities, and experience managing multiple deadlines
- Preferred: familiarity with YMCA programs, donor databases or grants management software, and knowledge of foundation, corporate, and government funding sources
Benefits
- Free adult Y membership
- Family membership discount
- 50% discount on Y programs
- 403(b) retirement account
- 12% retirement contribution
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
Company overview
The La Crosse Area Family YMCA is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1883 that serves the La Crosse, Wisconsin region with comprehensive health, wellness, and community development programs. As a mission-driven organization, it focuses on strengthening community by connecting people to their potential, purpose, and each other through three core areas: empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action across communities. The Y operates multiple branches including the Dahl Branch in La Crosse and Houser Branch in Onalaska, offering extensive fitness facilities, group exercise classes, aquatics programs, youth sports, childcare services, and specialized initiatives like the Healthy Living Center collaboration with Emplify Health. The organization serves over 2,300 aging adult members and provides critical community outreach through its Food Program, which distributed 260,000 meals last year, along with cancer survivorship programs (LIVESTRONG and YOUTHSTRONG), veteran-focused Wellness Warriors, and community health worker services. With 501-1,000 employees, the YMCA maintains a strong commitment to accessibility through its Membership For All program and relies on philanthropic support to serve diverse community needs.