Grants Manager

Overview

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.

• Prepare and submit grant proposals and reports in alignment with RFPs and funder requirements (public and private).
• Manage the calendar of grant deadlines, including proposal submissions, reporting, and renewal opportunities, and ensure organizational compliance with all grant requirements.
• Maintain accurate records in the grant management system and keep complete, well-organized grant files.
• Build positive relationships with funders and coordinate and prepare materials for funder meetings, site visits, and monitoring reviews.
• Collaborate with project directors and supervisors to gather data and program information; research and identify new funding opportunities based on organizational needs, as directed by the Director of Development.
• 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.

• 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

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

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 for much of the time. Normal office working conditions; the noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

LawMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at EEO.