Grant Manager

Job Title: Grant Manager
Department: Development
Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time

Why Join YWCA Princeton?

YWCA Princeton is a mission-driven organization dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We advance this mission through a wide range of programs that foster equity and expand opportunity for women, girls, and marginalized groups at every age and stage of life. Our offerings include early childhood education, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, a Breast Cancer Resource Center, economic empowerment initiatives, racial and gender equity advocacy, and opportunities for professional development and community connection.

About the Role:

As our Grants Manager, you will play a key role in helping YWCA Princeton to develop and implement a comprehensive corporate, government and foundation grant fundraising pipeline that advances the impact of our mission. You will collaborate with dedicated colleagues and community members who share your commitment to advancing equity and inclusion.

What You will Do:

Here’s how you will contribute in this role:

• Writing and Managing (55%)
  • Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports
  • Gather and prepare all materials to accompany grant submissions (e.g., financials, etc.)
  • Comply with grantor reporting requirements

• Researching (15%)
  • Conduct corporate, government, and foundation research to identify and assess funding opportunities
  • Stay up-to-date on changes in funding policies and guidelines
  • Track and manage deadlines for submissions and follow-ups

• Collaborating (20%)
  • Collaborate with program and finance teams to develop accurate budgets and narratives
  • Develop and maintain relationships with funders and stakeholders

• Organizational learning and development (10%)
  • Engage in organization-wide training, attend weekly team meetings, participate in all-staff meetings and institution-wide retreats, and develop both professional and personal commitments related to the YWCA-Princeton mission.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who brings a combination of the following:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, non-profit management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing
• Proven track record of securing grants from a variety of funding sources
• Write and edit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive attitude and exceptional organizational abilities
• Manage grant calendars, submission deadlines, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines and application protocols
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred (not required):

• Familiarity with early childhood education, English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and racial and gender equity advocacy
• Experience with CRM software systems

We recognize that experience can come in many forms — if you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply.

Who You Are: Core Values & Competencies

At YWCA Princeton, our culture is grounded in the values that drive our mission; to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We know that to advance this mission in our community, we must also live it every day within our organization.

• We Lead With Purpose
• We Center Equity and Belonging
• We Communicate With Openness and Trust
• We Grow Together
• We Collaborate Across Teams
• We Care For Ourselves and Each Other

What You Can Expect:

Work Environment & Accessibility:

• Work is performed in-office 4 days with 1 remote day
• This role may require [sitting, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., etc.].
• We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits and Compensation:

We offer a competitive compensation package,

Compensation range: $56,000– $62,000, commensurate with experience.

Paid time off, 13.5 holidays per year, and access to health and wellness benefits.

Employees also receive professional development opportunities and are welcomed into a values-driven, people-first culture.

All full-time YWCA employees are entitled to receive a 25% discount on childcare, classes, and summer program fees.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

YWCA Princeton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state (including NJLAD), or local law.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.