Job Description
Unlock Your Potential and Impact the Community
Are you a persuasive storyteller with a knack for securing resources? KC Grant Partners is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Grant Writer to join our growing team in a flexible, contract capacity. If you thrive in a remote or hybrid environment and want to make a tangible difference in the Kansas City non-profit landscape, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for a strategic thinker who can translate complex programs into compelling funding proposals. This role offers the perfect blend of creativity and administrative rigor, allowing you to shape your own schedule while delivering high-impact results for our clients.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible working hours tailored to your lifestyle.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of non-profits and community organizations.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential funding sources, including federal, state, and private foundations.
- Write clear, persuasive, and error-free grant proposals, narratives, and supporting documents.
- Develop and maintain a detailed calendar of upcoming deadlines and funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with program directors to ensure accurate data reporting and budgeting within proposals.
- Track grant applications and manage donor correspondence professionally.
- Analyze past funding results to refine strategies for future submissions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional grant writing experience, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Proven track record of securing funding from government and foundation sources.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong research abilities and the capacity to synthesize complex information.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a flexible schedule.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential funding sources, including federal, state, and private foundations.
- Write clear, persuasive, and error-free grant proposals, narratives, and supporting documents.
- Develop and maintain a detailed calendar of upcoming deadlines and funding opportunities.
- Collaborate with program directors to ensure accurate data reporting and budgeting within proposals.
- Track grant applications and manage donor correspondence professionally.
- Analyze past funding results to refine strategies for future submissions.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of professional grant writing experience, preferably within the non-profit sector.
- Proven track record of securing funding from government and foundation sources.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong research abilities and the capacity to synthesize complex information.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a flexible schedule.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management software.
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.