Position SummaryYCS is seeking a strategic and experienced
Director of Grants Strategy & Management to lead and grow the organization's enterprise-wide grant funding efforts. This role serves as the primary authority for all grant-related initiatives across YCS systems and is responsible for developing, writing, managing, and tracking a comprehensive grants portfolio aligned with organizational priorities and program impact goals.
The Director will oversee the full grant lifecycle - from opportunity identification and proposal development through compliance, reporting, and funder stewardship - while collaborating closely with executive leadership, finance, clinical teams, and program leadership.
Key Responsibilities:Grant Strategy & Funding Development- Develop and execute a comprehensive grant strategy aligned with YCS strategic priorities
- Build and maintain a diversified pipeline of foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding opportunities
- Identify funding opportunities supporting behavioral health, workforce development, program innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives
- Monitor funding trends and provide strategic recommendations to leadership
- Establish internal grant review and intake processes
Grant Writing & Proposal Development- Lead the development and submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and institutional applications
- Translate complex clinical and community-based initiatives into compelling, fundable narratives
- Coordinate proposal timelines, supporting materials, and submission requirements
- Ensure all content reflects YCS's mission, trauma-informed approach, and measurable impact
Grant Management & Compliance- Oversee grant tracking, compliance, reporting, renewals, and documentation systems
- Manage reporting calendars and collaborate with program and finance teams on interim and final reports
- Ensure compliance with funder requirements and audit readiness
- Track outcomes, metrics, and impact reporting
Cross-Department Collaboration- Partner with executive leadership, program directors, finance, and clinical teams to support funded initiatives
- Coordinate implementation workflows, data collection, and reporting processes
- Lead grant kickoff meetings and maintain oversight of deliverables and timelines
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree required in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Administration, Social Services, English, or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in grant writing, grant management, and institutional funding development
- Demonstrated success securing private, public, and institutional grant funding
- Experience in nonprofit, behavioral health, social services, education, or healthcare environments strongly preferred
- Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Experience managing full grant lifecycles, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Experience securing six-figure and/or multi-year grants preferred
What We're Looking For:The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled relationship builder who can manage multiple complex initiatives while helping advance YCS's mission and long-term sustainability. This individual should be highly organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about mission-driven impact.
