Grant Manager

Job Title: Grant ManagerTravel Requirements: MinimalStatus: Full TimeSupervisor: Director of DevelopmentLocation:Direct Reports: 0About CMFCAAThe Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association is a not-for-profit agency that educates, supports, and advocates for foster, adoptive, & kinship children, youth, & families in central Missouri by offering services & partnering with community & governmental agencies to develop healthy & self-sufficient individuals & families.Founded in 2007 by a former foster youth, foster parents, and adoptive parents, the CMFCAA is a community service organization that provides for the needs of foster, adoptive, kinship, and guardianship youth and families. What began as a small support group has grown into a multifaceted organization that provides direct support, education, services and advocacy to foster and adoptive families in a 24-county central Missouri region.Currently, we are assisting over 640 foster families, over 1400 foster children, over 400 adopted children in our service area. Our goal is to be a support to the families, children and youth in this area, and we work tirelessly to provide much needed services to them.Position SummaryThe Grant Manager is responsible for researching and identifying funding opportunities, preparing competitive grant applications, and managing the entire grant process from prospect identification through closeout reporting. Working collaboratively across multiple departments, including Programs, Finance, and Quality Assurance, this position compiles necessary data and documentation, drafts and submits applications, and maintains grant files and records. The Grant Manager will pursue both public and private funding opportunities, including state, federal, and foundation-level grants and RFPs. Additionally, this role will facilitate regular check-ins with project leads to ensure compliance, and participate in funder events to maintain and strengthen relationships. A successful candidate for this position is highly organized, deadline-driven, and excels at self-directed research and writing.Essential Functions/Job ExpectationsResearches grant types, sources, and criteria and determines suitability for the organization’s needsDiscusses available sources of funding with organizational leaders and makes recommendations based on research findingsCompiles necessary information for the grant application process through cross-departmental collaboration, utilization of internal and external data, and additional research as neededDrafts, submits, and tracks grant applications pursuant to funder requirements while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and comprehensiveness of provided materialsEnsures grants are submitted within application deadlines, allowing time and opportunity for feedback and adjustments when neededFacilitates timely completion of all grant-related requirements, including drafting and submitting reports, expense monitoring, funder recognition, and other actions as neededTrack and record all granted-related communications and activities, including application and reporting status, receipt of awarded funds, fund expenditures, and upcoming deadlinesEnsure grant objectives are met and outcomes are measured through regular cross-departmental communication, monitoring, and evaluationParticipate in grant panels, RFP bid opportunities, funder events, and other related activitiesStrengthen funder relationships through communication, engagement, and participation in external events and groupsMaintain detailed records in accordance with organization’s historical grant tracking and managementUtilize and maintain organizational access to funder portals and historical data of funder relationshipsCore CompetenciesTime ManagementCustomer focusTeamwork and cooperationResourcefulnessFlexibilityCommitmentDecision makingQualifications/CredentialsBachelor’s degree required. A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferredA minimum of 3 years progressive experience in federal grant management, fiscal monitoring and compliance for grants totaling over $2,000,000 annuallyExperience required in nonprofit and/or government accounting, grants financial management/compliance, minimum 3 years of experience preferredExperience working with databases and grant-compliance-reporting software preferredExperience in supervision and monitoring of team daily workExperience with VOCA preferredApplicable experience with nonprofit accounting, auditing, compliance, and grants managementProficiency in QuickBooks Desktop Nonprofit Edition and Microsoft ExcelWorking knowledge of nonprofit business operations and federal, state, and local grant and contract-funding mechanismsDetail-oriented with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skillsThe ability to deal effectively with people from different backgrounds, experience levels, and in all types of situationsHighly organized and able to work independently, competently, and efficiently in a multi-task environmentA team player, energetic, creative, persuasive, and able to function productively and effectively with a high degree of autonomyPersonal integrity and a commitment and a passion for CMFCAA’s missionBackground checks are requiredSalarySalary starts at $48,058.77 commensurate with education and experienceBenefitsHealth insurance benefit 90/10 (employee only)Dental and Vision Premiums Covered 100%Aflac (elective)25K employer paid Life Insurance plan, as an elective, additional coverage for dependents, spouse/partners3% Match of a Simple IRA (after qualifying time period)15 Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday8 hours Annual Leave a month (available after successful probationary period)8 hours Sick Leave a month (available to use, as accrued)Mileage reimbursement at federal rateUsage of Company Vehicle (provided complete and clear driving background has been submitted)$250 Wellness BenefitCasual DressEmployee Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr