Help Secure Funding That Changes Lives
Are you a detail-oriented grant professional who thrives on organization, collaboration, and making an impact? Join our team as a Grants Manager and play a critical role in securing funding that supports life-changing services for children and families across Kansas and Missouri.
At KVC, you'll work alongside passionate leaders, manage the full grant lifecycle, and help advance programs that strengthen families and communities.
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At KVC, our mission is driven by compassion, innovation, and collaboration. Every grant awarded helps expand services and create brighter futures for children and families. As our Grants Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable difference while working with an experienced, mission-driven team.
As the Grants Manager, you'll coordinate multiple grant initiatives while supporting a team of Grant Directors and Associate Vice Presidents. You'll help ensure every proposal is organized, compelling, compliant, and submitted on time.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage the full grant lifecycle, from proposal development through post-award reporting
Prepare, organize, and maintain grant, financial, legal, and program documentation
Maintain grant submission and reporting calendars while communicating deadlines to leadership
Coordinate reporting requirements and ensure compliance with funder expectations
Research corporate, foundation, and capital funding opportunities that align with KVC's mission
Write, review, and submit high-quality grant proposals
Partner with leadership and program staff to gather information for competitive applications
Maintain transparency reporting through Charity Navigator, Candid, 211, and other required platforms
Evaluate funding prospects and maintain accurate grant records
Support additional fundraising initiatives and special projects
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Minimum three years of grant coordination experience
Grant management experience preferred
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience maintaining accurate documentation and working with data
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Professional
Ability to collaborate across departments and build strong working relationships
Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
Ability to meet revenue goals
Willingness to travel throughout Kansas and Missouri, including the Kansas City Metro and St. Louis areas
Experience with:
We're looking for someone who:
Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders
Thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment
Adapts quickly to changing priorities
Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards
Takes initiative and follows through on complex projects
Brings exceptional attention to detail and organization
KVC employees work with children, families, community partners, and one another by living our values every day:
Helping people is at the heart of our work.
Authenticity and compassion define our character.
Family connection drives our culture.
Collaboration fuels innovation.
Urgency inspires action.
Diverse perspectives strengthen our impact.
If you're passionate about grant management and want your work to create lasting change for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help secure the resources that make our mission possible.
