Grants Reporting & Compliance Specialist

Organizational ProfileAt The Global Orphan Project, our mission is to break the orphan cycle by addressing its root causes—relational and economic—strengthening families before they break. We believe the family is the essential cell of civilization. When families fracture, children pay the highest price, often entering destructive downstream systems such as street life, prison, and human trafficking. When our ministry began, we sought to respond to this crisis by building physical orphanages around the world. But along the way, we discovered something that changed our trajectory: up to 90% of children living in orphanages globally have at least one living parent who could care for them if they had the means. Many were placed in orphanages not because of abuse or abandonment, but because their parents—often single mothers—felt unable to provide for them.We soon recognized the same reality in our own nation. In the richest country the world has ever known, the leading reason children enter foster care is not abuse—it’s neglect, most often tied to poverty. This conviction drives us today: to come alongside families, churches, and communities, offering hope and tangible solutions so that children can grow up where they belong—within the love and stability of a family.Candidate ProfileColleagues would describe you as a detail-oriented, mission-driven collaborator with strong organization and communication skills. You are gifted at optimizing and managing clear internal processes that empower sales and fundraising teams to excel. You enjoy digging into the data and equipping sales and fundraising teams to share it with external public and private stakeholders to demonstrate the value of their partnership. You truly read the fine print and know how much context matters when sharing information. You can quickly and accurately compile information and present it with excellence. You are comfortable being largely behind the scenes but are willing to interact with stakeholders when necessary. You deeply desire to see government, churches, and communities working together as partners in care—unlocking sustainable funding streams, creating systemic change, and multiplying Kingdom impact so that every child and family in crisis has access to the support they need.Position SummaryCompliance & Reporting Specialist-Kansas City Home OfficeIn this full-time role as the Compliance & Reporting Specialist, you will own the contract and grant reporting and compliance requirements for our public partnerships with government agencies as well as select foundations, and donors. You will also support procurement efforts as we unlock new public-private funding streams and partners for CarePortal. You will monitor and track internal activities to remain compliant with industry recognized security frameworks and consistently drive process improvement opportunities to streamline compliance demands. The role is critical to ensuring excellent stewardship of our partners’ trust and resources as CarePortal continues to grow nationally. This role is a member of GO Project’s Advancement team and reports to the Senior Director of Grants and Foundations.Your Responsibilities IncludePublic Funding Compliance & ReportingOwn all reporting and compliance requirements for CarePortal’s government grants and contracts (monthly, quarterly, annually).Manage performance, deliverables, financial, and data reports in partnership with Data, Field, and Finance teams.Maintain a master reporting and compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met.Support audits, data security reviews, insurance certifications, and other required submissions.Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with Data, Security, Finance, Product, Operations, Field, and Leadership teams to gather accurate information.Track and coordinate ongoing activities to maintain security framework compliance (i.e. NIST 800-53 or other frameworks)Create and improve internal processes and tools to maximize efficiency, streamline reporting, and maintain compliance.Ensure proposals, contracts, reports, and communications are consistent, accurate, and meet standards of excellence.Partner Support & CommunicationsRespond to information requests from government and foundation partners.Help draft reports, narratives, and communications to support compliance requirements.Funding & Procurement SupportResearch requirements related to public funding opportunities.Assist with procurement processes tied to public funding streams.Support grant reporting for select private funders.Physical Requirements: This role is primarily sedentary, with occasional requirements to lift materials up to 15 pounds, such as office or tech equipment. Minimal local travel may be required for meetings or events.Knowledge and Skills, You Bring to the Organization1–3 years of experience in nonprofit, government, or public administration and or a combination of education and experienceExperience supporting grants, contracts, or compliance processesStrong written and verbal communication skillsWillingness and comfort engaging with technology-related and/or security topicsAbility to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalismProficient in Microsoft and Google Suite tools (Excel/Spreadsheet)Experience working with cross-functional teamsPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experienceManagement of government grants or contracts (state, county, or federal)Financial reporting tied to grant and contract fundingCRM systems (Salesforce preferred)Ongoing Governance, Risk, and Compliance coordinationCanva or similar tools for partner-facing materialsFaith and Culture AlignmentDemonstrated commitment to Christian faith and values, with a passion for applying these principles to your work.Passion for engaging the Church as a key partner in caring for the most vulnerable.Operate with courage, excellence, and humility in all aspects of your work.The above description is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a focused list of priorities. Success provides the opportunity to not only build a career but also bring much-needed support and care to local children and families in crisis across the United States. Successful candidates, like all GO Project LLC employees, are expected to live and work consistent with GO’s vision, mission, and values.GO Project offers a competitive benefits package for full-time positions (30+ hours per week) including health, dental, vision and employer paid life insurance, retirement savings and generous PTO plan and a highly competitive, market-indexed compensation when compared to similar non-profit roles. Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience.The Global Orphan Project is a 501c3 nonprofit located at 3161 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64111.GO Project associates are at-will employees. insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveReferral programVision insuranceWork Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr The Global Orphan Project