Director of Grant Administration

: The YMCA of Honolulu is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Hawaii, providing hundreds of programs and activities for generations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The YMCA of Honolulu is seeking an individual with passion for our cause to join its development team as the Director of Grant Administration, reporting to the Vice President of Development. This position has lead responsibility for securing and managing grant support for the mission of the YMCA of Honolulu. Responsible for developing relationships with foundations and corporations; securing grants from corporations, foundations and government in support of key programs. The director researches prospective foundations, develops compelling proposals and creates reports to document project completion. The director communicates inter-departmentally in both verbal and written formats extensively and is highly detail-oriented. Provides leadership to our outcome measurements across the organization to ensure effectiveness of program delivery for our grants.

TO APPLY : Please provide a cover letter and resume

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to develop strong working relationships with program directors and Association leadership.
• Ability to develop and steward grant-funder relationships.
• Dependable, positive and creative individual who can handle a variety of projects and to be flexible as priorities change.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Working knowledge of databases.
• Listens carefully and attentively to and understands funder and Association needs and proactively responds to those needs in a consistent and timely manner.
• Maintains a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Ability to prepare budgets for grant proposals.
• Provides direction and motivation to others through communication, modeling appropriate behavior, optimism and high achievement.
• Ability to focus with attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment.
• Understanding of outcomes measurements and process.
Works well independently and within a team environment.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience working in nonprofits, preferably in grant writing/fundraising or related experience.
• Strong demonstrated writing skills required.
Prior grant writing and grant management experience a plus.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

1) Implements strategies including stewardship within the Association to ensure healthy growth.

2) Works with Association leadership to assess needs and seek grant opportunities.

3) Writing: Develops, writes, and edits well-articulated and accurate correspondence, letters of inquiry, proposals, concept papers, white papers, case statements, and presentation materials such as PowerPoint decks, donor reports and other documents as assigned. Assists editing and proofreading of other grant proposals and reports for adherence to request for proposal (RFP) requirements.

4) Submits materials to donors in advance of deadlines.

5) Research: Researches and identifies viable foundation, trust, corporate and other institutional prospects to fund the organization's operations and programs. Assists with researching audience, needed facts, background information and other required data for proposal development. Communicates and works with Association leadership and employees inter-departmentally to gather data and information to write comprehensive proposals, monitor and manage status on active grant programs, and to complete timely financial and program reports.

6) Analyzes grant revenue data to provide recommendations and strategy for the following year's plan.

7) Works closely with the Accounting Office and program directors on the successful rollout of grants awarded.

8) Works closely with Development Operations Manager and Development Coordinator to appropriately record grants in customer relationship management software (CRM - Raiser's Edge) and to track the status of active grants and RFPs.

9) Helps develop, refine, and manage program outcomes measures be used to demonstrate the Y's impact and effectiveness in the community.