Development & Grants Coordinator

Pawnee Mental Health; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Repayment Program for Health Care

Continuing Education funds (up to 5 d/

Medical & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

KPERS retirement benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Paid Medical Leave

EAP

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Pawnee Mental Health is seeking a detail‑oriented Grant Administrator to support proposal development, donor stewardship, and community events. You will manage grants calendars, prepare summaries, and coordinate CRM records while supporting the Marketing & Development team.

A strong foundation in nonprofit administration and CRM proficiency is essential. Required: Associate degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of admin/nonprofit experience, excellent communication and organizational skills,

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–2 years in administrative, nonprofit, development, or related roles.
• Strong organization, proofreading, written communication, data-entry and follow-through skills.
• Ability to manage multiple calendars, deadlines, records, and concurrent tasks with accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional donor/community partner communication.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, CRM systems.
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours for fundraising or community events.

Responsibilities

• Grant administration: research opportunities, manage master grants calendar, collect data and attachments, prepare materials.
• Donor stewardship: maintain donor/prospect records, prepare letters, communications, and reports.
• Events coordination: manage community outreach calendar, registrations, logistics, and staffing.
• EAP administrative support: assist clients, prepare utilization reports, maintain records.
• Department administration: schedule meetings, manage inboxes, maintain files and templates.

Skills

Organization

Proofreading

Written communication

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

CRM systems experience

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Spreadsheets

Office productivity tools

Bloomerang (preferred)

Job description

Pawnee Mental Health is seeking a detail‑oriented Grant Administrator to support proposal development, donor stewardship, and community events. You will manage grants calendars, prepare summaries, and coordinate CRM records while supporting the Marketing & Development team.

A strong foundation in nonprofit administration and CRM proficiency is essential. Required: Associate degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of admin/nonprofit experience, excellent communication and organizational skills,