Grants & Donor Stewardship Specialist - Winnipeg, Canada - YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG

YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

For 140 years the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg has been at the heart of communities in Winnipeg - helping people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities live engaging, more rewarding lives.

We're an inclusive, charitable organization that is committed to nurturing the potential of children, teens and young adults, families, and seniors by promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.

To learn more about us, visit

Summary

Reporting to the VP, Philanthropy, Engagement & Impact, this position is responsible for leading, expanding and executing the YMCA-YWCA's extensive grants program, including all solicitation phases, cultivation, stewardship, and donor communications and impact reports.

As the Grants & Donor Stewardship Specialist, you'll manage relationships with donors and external partners to facilitate ongoing support for community programs and capital initiatives while supporting the organization's data strategy for philanthropic success.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, write and develop proposals/grant submissions for government/foundation funding programs.
Collaborate with Y departments to identify funding needs and connect with funding sources.
Research and provide data analytics to funders to demonstrate impact of programming.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with relevant organizations and government entities.
Represent and advocate for YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg in meetings and workshops with granting agencies, including leading response writing for information requests.
Maintain database requirements for existing and potential donors and supporting agencies.
Pursue opportunities to grow the organization's endowment.
Develop stewardship strategies and implement processes and tactics for timely and appropriate donor correspondence and acknowledgement.
Conduct donor prospect research to help build stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or diploma in fundraising, database management, administration or relevant field (equivalent work experience will also be considered).
5+ years of grant writing experience.
Experience with prospect research and building donor profiles.
Experience in managing relationships with government and granting agencies.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communications skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Resourceful team player capable of collaborating with multiple crossfunctional teams.
Detailoriented and initiativedriven individual maximizing grant support for organizational success.
Experience managing proposal writing process to secure government funding.
Experience in major gift prospect identification, cultivation and stewardship practices.

Application Deadline:
March 31, 2024

The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks._

Experience:
Required

Undergraduate degree or diploma in fundraising, database management, administration or relevant field (equivalent work experience will also be considered).
5 year(s): Grant writing experience