Foundation Grants Lead (Remote)

International Association of Administrative Professionals; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IAAP in Kansas City is seeking a Foundation Grants Manager to lead external grant-seeking efforts, from research to writing and submission, reporting, and compliance.

Reporting to the CEO, you will build relationships with funders, manage the full grant lifecycle, and collaborate with Finance and Marketing to advance IAAP's mission and long-term sustainability. Strong writing and research skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of grant writing or grants management experience in nonprofit sector.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills with ability to craft compelling proposals.
• Financial literacy including budgets and reporting for grants.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and funder relationships.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop grant strategy and research opportunities aligned with mission.
• Lead grant writing, submission, and compliance across the full lifecycle.
• Track awards, reporting, and funder requirements with internal controls.
• Cultivate relationships with corporate and foundation funders.
• Collaborate with leadership and Marketing on donor communications and campaigns.
• Support board reporting and budgeting related to grants.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Nonprofit fundraising

Budgeting & financial reporting

Relationship management

Tools

Foundation Directory Online

Instrumentl

GiveButter

Asana

Job description

IAAP in Kansas City is seeking a Foundation Grants Manager to lead external grant-seeking efforts, from research to writing and submission, reporting, and compliance.

Reporting to the CEO, you will build relationships with funders, manage the full grant lifecycle, and collaborate with Finance and Marketing to advance IAAP's mission and long-term sustainability. Strong writing and research skills are essential.