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Senior Grants Officer

3 months ago

Kansas City, United States Unbound Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This newly created position at Unbound will expand and diversify funding sources and will have an exciting opportunity to help build out our grants program. The Sr. Grant Officer is responsible for building and managing a comprehensive grants program at Unbound with an initial expected fundraising goal of $1mm/year with an increase in the target as the grant program is built and finds success. This role involves identifying and researching potential funding opportunities as well as conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, compelling and polished proposals and budgets, to foundations, corporations, and government sources. The Sr. Grant Officer will track funding needs, perform prospect research, and maintain a calendar of grant applications. Additionally, this role will write, prepare and submit Letters of Interest (LOIs) and grant applications, track and submit grant reporting on grant deliverables, and maintain all documents and program information required by funders. The Sr. Grant Officer will develop and foster strong relationships with public and private grant makers and ensure ongoing funder communication. This position will work closely with multiple departments including International Programs, fundraising team and Marketing & Communications. This role also has the potential to manage a grant writer eventually.

Who We Are

Unbound is an international nonprofit called to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first. We build relationships of mutual respect and support that bridge cultural, religious, and economic divides. We invite all people of goodwill to join us.

Working side by side with people of diverse faith traditions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, we bring people together to challenge poverty in new and innovative ways.

We inspire confidence and offer opportunity and encouragement to children and families living on the margins of society. We create practical and trustworthy means for people to help others and nurture human connections that uplift us all.

Our Mission is to walk with the poor and marginalized people of the world.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Grant Program Management:

  • Build and manage a comprehensive grants program that generates $1mm/yr in targeted funding.
  • Track funding needs and perform prospect research.
  • Maintain a robust calendar of grant applications and deadlines.
  • Keep detailed records of all submitted, pending, and awarded grants.

Proposal Development:

  • Identify and research potential funding opportunities.
  • Prepare, write, and submit high quality proposals and budgets to foundations, corporations, and government sources.
  • Write and submit Letters of Interest (LOIs) and grant applications.

Grant Reporting and Compliance:

    • Track and report on grant deliverables.
    • Maintain necessary documents and program information for funders.
    • Ensure compliance with grant requirements and regulations.
    • Provide regular reports to senior management on grant writing activities and successes.

Relationship Management:

    • Develop and foster relationships with grant makers.
    • Ensure ongoing communication with funders.
    • Manage CRM entries and summarize awarded applications.
    • Follow up on submitted proposals and provide feedback to the organization.

Internal Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with various departments to gather information required for proposals.
    • Maintain a strong knowledge of Unbound’s programs and initiatives to effectively advocate for funding.
    • Provide support for other fundraising and department initiatives as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises up to 2 direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Unbound's policies and applicable laws .

Core Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
  • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  • Self-management: The ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames; prioritizes activities as necessary to meet job responsibilities; maintains required level of activity toward achieving goals without direct supervision.
  • Adaptability: Adapts readily to changing work demands and works cooperatively with a wide variety of people; shifts focus smoothly and quickly among competing activities; maintains composure under pressure.
  • Professionalism - Represents the organization in a dignified manner; approaches others with tact and respect; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; inspires trust in others; works ethically and with integrity.
  • Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., English, Communications, Nonprofit Management).
  • 5-7 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising
  • Proven track record of securing significant grants from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Proficiency with CRM systems, grant databases and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Experience using Salesforce CRM.
  • Experience managing staff.
  • Experience in international development nonprofit organizations.

  • Familiarity with the mission and programs of Unbound.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and climb stairs or balance and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate