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Foundation Grants Manager
International Association of Administrative Professionals —Kansas City, MO
- $100,000 a year
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- Research
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Grants Manager
Linda Hall Library —Kansas City, MO
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Data Analyst/Data Visualization Specialist – Grants Management – ACF/OGM/OHS Midwest Region
Guardians of Honor LLC —Kansas City, MO
- Overtime
- System design
- Mid-level
- Office
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Grant Administrator - Research Administration
The University of Kansas Medical Center —Kansas City, MO
- $60,800 - $91,200 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Grants Coordinator - Pre - Award
Kansas City Kansas Community College —Kansas City, KS
- Up to $76,693 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Grants & Compliance Specialist – Head Start
JBS International —Kansas City, MO
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Analysis skills
- Children
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Grants Coordinator I- Post - Award
Kansas City Kansas Community College —Kansas City, KS
- Up to $70,337 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Grant Manager
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, INC. —Overland Park, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Research
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Data Management Specialist – Grants Management – ACF/OGM/OHS Midwest Region
Guardians of Honor LLC —Kansas City, MO
- Overtime
- Customer service
- System design
- Mid-level
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ROSS Grant Coordinator
Housing Authority of Kansas City MO —Kansas City, MO
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Customer service
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Director of Government & Grant Management
Global Ground Support —Olathe, KS
- Full-time
- Military
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Finance and Grants Manager
Special Olympics Kansas —Mission, KS
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
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Foundation Grants Manager

International Association of Administrative Professionals -
Kansas City, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Budgeting support
Research
Data interpretation
Editing

Full Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: Foundation Grants Manager

DATE: August 20, 2026

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer

LOCATION: Kansas City hybrid preferred; open to fully remote applicants

SALARY: $100,000

Job Overview:

The Foundation Grants Manager will be responsible for leading the IAAP Foundation’s external grant-seeking efforts, including researching, cultivating, and securing corporate and foundation grant funding that advances the Foundation’s mission and long-term sustainability. Reporting to the IAAP CEO, this role will manage the full grant lifecycle from prospect research through proposal writing, submission, compliance, and reporting, while building strong relationships with funders. This role requires exceptional writing and research skills, strong financial literacy, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and funder relationships with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Strategy and Prospect Research

Researches, identifies, and evaluates corporate, foundation, and grant funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities.
Builds and maintains a grant prospect pipeline and calendar tracking application deadlines, funding cycles, and reporting requirements.
Monitors trends in philanthropic and grant funding relevant to associations and the administrative profession.

Grant Writing and Submission

Writes, edits, and submits compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
Coordinates with internal team members to gather program information, budgets, and supporting data needed for proposals.
Ensures all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted ahead of funder deadlines.

Grant Compliance and Reporting

Tracks grant awards and ensures funds are used and reported in accordance with funder requirements and internal controls.
Prepares and submits timely financial and narrative reports to funders.
Maintains organized grant files and documentation in accordance with the records retention policy.

Funder Relationship Management

Cultivates and stewards relationships with corporate and foundation funders, including regular communication and recognition.
Represents the Foundation in meetings and communications with current and prospective funders.
Supports donor and funder communications in partnership with Foundation leadership and the Marketing team.

Member/Donor Relationship Management & Community Fundraising

Cultivates and stewards positive relationships with member donors
Collaborates with the CEO and Marketing team in alignment with the Foundation Board’s vision and strategy to execute community fundraising campaigns, maintaining engagement with the IAAP community while balancing operational capacity and resource management
Actively promotes a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization by championing and modeling the spirit of generosity

Collaboration and Strategic Support

Partners with the CEO to align grant strategy with Foundation and IAAP organizational priorities.
Provides regular progress reports on the grant pipeline, funding status, and fundraising results.
Supports preparation of materials for the Foundation Board related to grants and fundraising progress.
Collaborates with the Finance and Operations team on grant budgeting, expense tracking, and reconciliation.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Required

3–5 years of experience in grant writing, grants management, or nonprofit development, with a demonstrated record of securing grant funding.
Strong research, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to translate program information into compelling funding proposals.
Strong financial literacy, including experience with budgets and grant financial reporting.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and funder relationships simultaneously.
Proven ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal oversight.

Preferred

Credential related to fundraising and/or grant seeking (e.g., CFRE, GPC)
Experience working with associations or membership organizations.
Familiarity with grant management and prospect research tools (e.g., Foundation Directory Online, Instrumentl, GiveButter, Asana).
Experience with foundation and corporate grant applications specifically.
Exposure to nonprofit board reporting and fundraising communications.

Competencies

Alignment to IAAP’s culture, purpose, strategy, and leadership philosophy
High awareness of and attention to detail
Must exhibit initiative, able to use good judgment, problem solving skills and take appropriate action
Must be self-directed and able to work independently; plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions
Critical thinker with the ability to see the big picture and connect it to task work
Ability to lead by example and support strategic initiatives
Must be a great relationship builder; enjoys engaging with various types of people and personalities
Listens and responds effectively to questions; resolves problems
Embraces change, innovation, and continuous improvement and influences others to do the same
Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply it appropriately to recommendations and decisions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion

Language Skills

Requires strong data and analytical skills
Requires strong written and verbal communication skills
Must present a professional approach in all communications
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse groups of individuals (internal team members, external customers and vendors, board members, etc.)
Ensures understanding by asking clarifying questions and restates understanding for confirmation.

IAAP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds
Must be able to hear and speak effectively with customers by telephone or video chat
Requires keyboarding capabilities to respond using a computer
Visual acuity to read and develop written materials
Prolonged periods of sitting and using the computer

Work Environment:

Typically in a normal office or home office environment but travel requirements result in other work settings at event venues
Must be able to concentrate /focus with constant interruptions
May be required to work some overtime

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