Grant Development Specialist

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is seeking a troubadour. Someone to sing the Y’s praises and to wax poetic about its splendor, humanitarianism and efficacy.

But alas, the YMCA of Northern Colorado’s full-time Grant Writer is more multifaceted than simply being a word nerd with a thesaurus. This position is responsible for raising hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to support, strengthen and serve our neighbors in need.

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at https://www.ymcanoco.org/careers.

We need an organized, resourceful, detail-oriented professional with a poet’s heart and a troubadour’s style. Will you sing the Y’s praises? You might be the right candidate if…

You are an experienced, passionate, prolific grant writer. Yes, this position requires serious grant-writing chops. If hired, you will be responsible for every aspect of the grant development and proposal process — from research, preparation and submission to reporting and tracking. You will manage the schedule of grant applications and assure timely submission. You will also be responsible for careful and detailed post-award management. You will work with program staff and the finance department to track and gather information necessary to report to funders on current grant programs. You will ensure staff are complying with grant requirements, develop and maintain a tracking database and organize grant files and paperwork. And like any upstanding person, you will send thank you notes.

You are thorough and committed. You will dive into the Y world with everything you’ve got. You will need to learn about our long history (more than 140 in the Boulder Valley), our incredible programs (so incredible) and the projects you will prioritize. You will not simply drink the Y Kool-Aid; you will live the Y cause.

You are a communicator. Not just with the words in your grants. You communicate with co-workers, superiors, grantors and volunteers with respect, clarity and professionalism.

You know that with every grant, you are giving children opportunities to jump the achievement gap, families access to affordable childcare and seniors' life-transforming wellness programs. You work hard because you know the impact will be far reaching and long lasting. You know you are part of something big, and you love it.

• Two years of documented success in grant writing or other persuasive writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Experience in budget development and management.
• Demonstrated competency in program delivery and leadership.
• Successful track record in applying proven practices related to developing successful grant proposals, working with institutional donors, and the management of all related grant compliance and reporting practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines, as well as the ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, reason, and solve problems.

• Free Family Membership
• Free and Discounted Programs
• Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly. Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs.