YMCA
Grants Officer – YMCA Doncaster
Key Responsibilities
- Work delegated idea notes into fundable project profiles with compelling support cases.
- Create clear and compelling support cases for unrestricted grants income.
- Agree full cost recovery arrangements with the Chief Executive.
- Manage an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations, and similar funders, developing knowledge and relationships.
- Make strong applications to funders, matching YMCA Doncaster’s cases with funder interests.
- Make strong applications to public sector and similar bodies offering contracts.
- Work towards regularly reviewed and achievable targets.
- Prepare and give presentations, maintain contact, and host trustee/representative visits.
- Devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems meeting funder requirements.
- Ensure accurate completion of returns and reports for funder satisfaction.
- Keep comprehensive records from initial contact to funding agreements and monitoring.
- Supervise/oversee grants volunteers and less experienced staff applying for smaller grants.
- Comply with fundraising and other relevant legislation.
- Recommend updates to the Fundraising Policy.
- Report to the Chief Executive monthly.
- Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries.
- Perform additional duties as necessary.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven track record of securing funding (five figures plus) through written bids.
- Experience in the full grants fundraising cycle (creating cases, submitting applications, monitoring).
- Understanding of the UK grants/trusts climate and potential funders for YMCA Doncaster’s work.
- Exceptional written communication skills, strong grammar, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and self-supporting, able to work independently and handle unexpected situations.
- Ability to supervise and support volunteers in completing strong applications efficiently.
- Project budget and projection creation and management.
- High-level Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
- Technology proficiency for information gathering and online application completion.
- Experience maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships.
- Positive, professional, and credible representation of the Association.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- 30,725 salary (based on 40 hours weekly).
- Flexible working week between 32 and 40 hours.
- Hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site.