Grants Writer

**Grants Writer**
Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA - Fund Development Office
79 James Street South
Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 2Z1

**Starting Salary**:$40,000 - $55,000
**Position Status**: Full Time Permanent, with benefits and a complimentary YMCA
membership and a hybrid work model

**Placement**: Immediate***

**Why work at the Y?** Our work environment is defined by respect, teamwork,
opportunities for personal and professional growth and investments in the health and
wellness of the people who are part of that team. We offer an array of total rewards to
recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships

eligibility)
**Nature & Scope**
Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, the Grants Writer will work closely
with YMCA Mission & Program leads to identify funding needs and will take the lead
on identifying and qualifying select granting opportunities. The Grants Writer will
lead proposal development, writing and submissions.

The Grants Writer has excellent writing skills along with strong project and time
proactive.

**Responsibilities**
- Manage public grant writing pipeline and proposal strategies for fund

development, in alignment with organizational priorities and case for support.
- Research prospective grants, build a robust pipeline granting opportunities.
- Manage the full grant writing and reporting cycle; grant development, including

grant identification & qualification, soliciting, writing and collecting support
letters; preparing figures/diagrams; and preparing grant budgets.
- Collect the required information, statistics, analytical and anecdotal data,

translate data into strongly articulated content and compelling proposals.
- Work with Program Leads, complete research and develop compelling content

for grant proposals that meet grantor requirements.
- Responsible for the coordination and delivery of reporting requirements to

funding organizations/specific donors.
- Donor Relations and Stewardship with granting organizations.
- Support donor stewardship as a key priority of the Fund Development team.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.

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**Organizational Overview**:
As one of the largest charitable
community service organizations in
Canada, the
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
responds to critical social needs in
the community and works to provide
solutions. By nurturing the potential
of children, youth and adults, the
YMCA connects people to life
- building opportunities, to each other
and enhances their quality of life.
We foster social responsibility and
healthy living. The YMCA works
collectively with community
partners that share the YMCA’s
determination in strengthening the
foundations of community for all
people

This position requires a commitment
to the YMCA mission and core values
of: Responsibility, Honesty, Caring,
and Respect, as well as, a
commitment to building
developmental assets in children
and adults. All offers of
provision that the successful
incumbent provides the
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford with
a current and satisfactory Police
Records Check. Positions
responsible for the direct
supervision of children and/or
vulnerable persons will be required,
in addition to a Police Records
Check, to provide a Vulnerable
Sector Screening Report at the time
of hire.

**Accessibility**:
The
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is
committed to creating an inclusive
environment that accommodates all
individuals, including those with
disabilities. We support the goals of
the _Accessibility for Ontarians with _
- Disabilities Acts (AODA) _and have
established policies, procedures and
practices which adhere to the
accessibility standards set out in the
AODA. Should you require any
accommodation throughout the
recruitment process please do not
hesitate contacting our Human
Resources Department.

The
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is an
equal opportunity employer.

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**Qualifications**:
and posses an understanding of grant writing requirements.
- 2 - 4 years of experience in relevant role, grant writing would be an asset.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail to ensure timeliness and

accuracy of content; Ability to manage multiple projects & meet deadlines.
- A commitment to professional ethics; ability to maintain confidentiality and

use discretion with sensitive information.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent oral communication and

interviewing skills.

**Competencies**:
**Communications**
Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports
information sharing and goal achievements across the YMCA.

**Planning and Organizing**
Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to
accomplish short and long term work goals.

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