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Specialist, Grant Writing

3 months ago


Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

The YMCA of Oakville is a charity that connects people and builds health and well-bring for the community. Through the delivery of diverse programs and services, we address relevant local social needs, promote health and foster social responsibility. We remove barriers to access through our Financial Assistance Program and through the delivery of free programs funded by generous foundations, sponsors and private donors.
**Location and Working Hours**: 35 hours a week, hybrid working arrangement : 2-3 days/week in office located at the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA, 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario.
Salary and & Benefits
- Annual base salary $37,128 - $43,680 commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental and other employee benefits
- Generous Group Pension Plan (eligible after one year of service)
- Membership to the Peter Gilgan Family YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics Facility
- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- Value-driven organization with a collaborative and positive team

**Responsibilities**:

- Research, identify and write new grant and other funding proposals to grow new charitable gifts from both public and private sources.
- Complete and support other activities such as prospect identification and qualification, solicitation, writing, collecting support letters, preparing figures/diagrams, creative writing for story telling and creating grant budgets.
- Optimize the use of IWave to identify new individual, corporate, and foundation donor prospects
- Verify research information for the philanthropy team.
- Assist in the development of Impact Reports and Y Stories that illustrate impact
- Assist in identifying and recruiting sponsors for organization events and activities.
- Support stewardship activities for donors.
- Support donor cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events.
- Actively participate in fundraising activities such as face-to-face solicitations, events and outbound calls.

Essential Requirements
- Post-secondary degree or certification in related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years grant writing experience in a charitable or not-for-profit environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing skills, along with experience in working with Grants and/or Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Experience with relationship management software, donor databases, and digital giving platforms.
- Displaying a high level of diplomacy, sensitivity, tact, sound judgment, and trustworthiness.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, project management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to customer service.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Clear Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Desirable Requirements
- Knowledge of Donor Perfect, Canada Helps, Membership databases, is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Canada Revenue guidelines pertaining to fundraising and charitable gifts.
- Knowledge of privacy legislation regulations.
- Familiarity with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for charitable tax receipting guidelines is considered an asset.
- Possession of CFRE designation.

**The position requires the following core competencies**: commitment to organization mission, vision, and values; relationship building and collaboration; cross functional awareness; influencing/managing change; invests in people; risk management and strategic orientation/forward thinking.
How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW at the bottom of the posting to sign in to upload your resume and a cover letter.
The posting closes on March 24, 2024.
The YMCA of Oakville values the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accessibility support or accommodation or have any questions about the interview process, please let us know.