Manager, Grant Writing – Partnership Communications

YMCA of the USA

. Write and manage approval of public and private partnership applications across all departments .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $89,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and proposal development, ensuring compliance with donor standards and organizational branding. Possesses strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-departmental activities and synthesize complex information into clear, compelling narratives.

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Grant WritingProject ManagementProposal DevelopmentCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentDonor ReportingProject ManagementVisual DesignData InputCompliance AdherenceSynthesis of InformationBudget ReportingLong-Range Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsProject Management SoftwareVisual Design Applications

Industry Keywords

Public and Private FundingYMCA Character DevelopmentInstitutional Funding CommunityFunding ProposalsPartnership Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write and manage approval of public and private partnership applications across all departments
Gather supporting materials in accordance with Y-USA and partner requirements
Write and manage approval of grant applications, proposals, concept papers, case language, donor reports, letters of inquiry, and related documents
Ensure adherence to style guide parameters, Y brand, voice, and compliance requirements
Coordinate proposal and report development activities across Y-USA departments
Ensure funding proposals and reporting comply with donor formats and standards
Maintain working knowledge of Y strategies, priorities, and historical initiatives
Synthesize initiative inputs from meetings, briefs, and prior proposals into written or visual expressions of Y-USA strategies and initiatives
Prepare donor reporting, including narrative and data input
Coordinate with the Manager, Financial Development Data & Budget on donor budget reporting
Lead coordination with Y-USA staff across departments to obtain project updates for partnership reports
Design and develop visual presentation materials for partner proposals and reports
Support Y-USA’s national fundraising goals and full grant lifecycle from solicitation and application through fulfillment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum 4-6 years of successful experience related to grant writing is required
Demonstrated record of success in grant writing across a variety of public and private funding sources
Knowledge of the institutional funding community
Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Superb organizational skills and diligent attention to detail
Ability to manage, plan, track, and complete long-range project deadlines and goals
Experience working well with staff at all levels and providing technical assistance
Competence across Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and/or other project management software is a plus
Familiarity with visual design and formatting applications is a plus
Excellent organizational and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Defined benefit plan (retirement savings)
Defined contribution plan (403(b) plan)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Technology stipend
Generous paid time off
Work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace
Remote-first working environment