Grant Manager-Overland Park, KS

Nonprofit Connect; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas is seeking a Grants Specialist to secure funding and oversee grant compliance. You will research and write proposals, manage grant calendars, and cultivate relationships with grantors to support missions across programs.

The role requires 2–3 years of grant writing experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and adherence to VIRTUS training and screening processes. Expect collaboration across finance, programs, and compliance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in nonprofit management, English, journalism, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in grant writing or social services.
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and submit grant applications on behalf of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for grant opportunities in development.
• Cultivate relationships with grantors through meetings, site visits, and other avenues.
• Serve as liaison among grant accountant, program manager, and compliance team.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met.
• Prepare and coordinate program reports required by grantors.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Relationship building

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Job description

Position Summary

Successfully promote and support the mission of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas as guided by the Catholic Social Teachings when completing grant applications and reports to private, corporate, foundational, and governmental grantors. Maintain an active relationship with funding source contacts. Provide administrative analysis, post-award services, and oversight to ensure compliance with grant requirements; serve as a resource and point of contact for CCNEK finance staff and managers of grant-funded programs. CCNEK is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Essential Functions

• Research, write, and submit grant applications on behalf of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain, in conjunction with other grants staff, a schedule for all grant opportunities that are in development, pending, and proposed.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with grantors through individual meetings, site visits, and other avenues, representing the broad spectrum of agency objectives.
• Develop, in conjunction with other grants staff, policies and procedures in accordance with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas regulations.
• Serve as a liaison among the grant accountant, program manager, compliance manager, and awarding agency related to program compliance.
• Periodically check grant budgets and expenditures to ensure targets are met.
• When requested, provide regularly scheduled status reports on grant implementation in conjunction with grant accountant and program reports.
• Work with program directors and the compliance manager to gather data for reports and ensure proper maintenance of financial and program records.
• Prepare and/or coordinate program reports required by grantors according to grant guideline schedules and any additional reporting as deemed beneficial to steward relationships with grantors.
• Represent Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas at external funder events as assigned and appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate a passion for the mission of Catholic Charities.
• Must be willing to perform by the agency’s values: love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, self- control, and joy.
• Catholic Charities promotes a diverse workforce. Employees are not required to be Catholic; however, employees of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas must understand that they are a visible representative of the Archdiocesan Church and as such will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration, or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.
• Must complete VIRTUS training, background screening, drug testing, and any ongoing training as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, English, journalism, or related field.
• Have 2 to 3 years’ experience in grant writing or social services field.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet grant deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team-based environment.
• Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri driver’s license, dependable transportation, current vehicle insurance, and a verified safe driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing, bending, and moving
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must have physical ability to effectively communicate with others
• Must have the physical ability and appropriate licensure for driving