Director of Grants and Strategic Funding

Organization History

YWCA USA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We are one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families.

YWCA has been at the forefront of the most pressing social movements — from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity, from violence prevention to health care reform. Today, we combine programming and advocacy to drive institutional change in three key areas: racial justice and civil rights, empowerment and economic advancement, and health and safety.

For 143 years, YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County has been a powerful resource in our community. With strong leadership and thorough strategic planning, the agency continues to grow and adapt to meet the changing needs of individuals and families.

Position Summary:

The Director of Grants and Strategic Funding leads the organization’s institutional fundraising strategy, grants management systems, and funding infrastructure. This role oversees the full grant lifecycle – from prospect research and proposal development through award management, compliance, reporting, and renewal – while ensuring operational excellence, data integrity, and sustainable revenue growth. As the central project manager for the institutional fundraising portfolio, this role coordinates funding opportunities, stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables across the organization.

The Director works collaboratively across executive leadership, program leadership and finance to align funding opportunities with strategic priorities, program needs, and organizational capacity while cultivating and strengthening relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other institutional funders.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal time, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact in the lives of women, children, and families

Join a mission-driven organization where your work matters and your contributions help create a stronger, more equitable community.

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