Grant writer Jobs in Kansas city mo

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 50,000 - 60,000

EarlystART (Formerly known as United Inner City Services) is a leader in early childhood education and family development, through its operation of three Kansas City-area.

The Grant and Fund Manager provides leadership in implementing the Development teams grantsmanship and donor management functions, specifically writing and coordinating submissions (grants / reporting) for foundations, government grants, and select corporate grant opportunities. Also works closely with the Development and Engagement Team to provide an annual calendar of grant solicitations and reporting. Programmatic guidance and direction will also be provided to this role in coordination with the Director of Development. The position will also work as an EarlystART ambassador at mission-focused organizational and partner events.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Responsible for managing the EarlystART grant program to include (but not limited to) :

• Serves as the leader in researching, coordinating, and preparing a variety of grant solicitations
• Develops and manages an annual grant calendar, including proposal and reporting due dates and areas of funder focus.
• Develop a strong and fluid relationship with Education team leadership in supporting the programs that the grant process represents.
• Conducts regular prospect research to maintain and expand the agencys grant portfolio, to include local, state, federal, foundation, and other funding resources to address areas of need.
• Coordinate and submit proposals, applications, and reports on a timely basis.
• Review potential foundation and governmental funding opportunities with internal management staff, specifically new pursuits and expansions of existing relationships.
• Track and prepare funder reports prior to deadline, with input from the management team.
• Support donor data management by using Bloomerang donor management software for proofing and content updates, relevant to funding partners and prospects.
• Create accurate reports for fundraising and donor analysis, in cooperation with the Director of Finance.
• Participate in cultivation discussions with outside partners as requested, including campus tours.
• Prepare annual plan-of-action for review with supervisor that supports the larger Development plan.
• Analyze raw data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations for enhancing the development process.
• Serve as Development team lead for annual audit data and information.
• Programmatic reporting relationship will be maintained with the Director of Development for grant / report review, annual Development plan creation, and prospect research.
• Other Development departmental duties, as assigned, including Development event assistance and proofing of storytelling content, annual gratitude reports, and outreach materials.

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