Job Description

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
GRANTS MANAGER
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a Grants Manager for our Central office in Kansas City, Missouri. Reporting to the Director of Development the Grants Manager is responsible for maintaining and expanding funding by managing and applying for private, state and federal grants.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Grants Manager will be responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals and reports in alignment with RFPs and funder requirements (public and private). This position manages the calendar of grant deadlines, including proposal submissions, reporting, and renewal opportunities, and ensures organizational compliance with all grant requirements. Must maintain accurate records in the grant management system, keep complete and well-organized grant files, and build positive relationships with funders. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and preparing materials for funder meetings, site visits, and monitoring reviews; collaborating with project directors and supervisors to gather data and program information; and researching and identifying new funding opportunities based on organizational needs, as directed by the Director of Development. The Grants Manager will also support the Director of Development, contribute to overall development team operations, assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, and perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and stand or sit stationary position much of the time. Normal office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

 

The qualified candidate must have the following:

• Strong writing, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Grant preparation/management and fundraising experience
• Prefer a college degree.

Benefits:

• Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Personal, Sick and Vacation
• Travel and parking reimbursement
• 401k and employer match.

 

Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume and cover letter.

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Salary Range: $50,000 - 74,999,$75,000 - 99,999

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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