Grants Manager

Grants Manager

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.

Work Wellbeing Score: 83

Why Join KVC?

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.

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Experience

Experience with:

• Raiser's Edge NXT
• GuideStar
• Foundation Center Online
• Instrumentl
• Corporate and private foundation grant writing and management
• Funder research platforms

What Makes You Successful

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

Our Culture

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.