Job Description

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
GRANT WRITER
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

Legal Aid of Western Missouri seeks a Grant Writer for our Central office in Kansas City, Missouri. Reporting to the Director of Development the Grant Writer is responsible for writing and reporting on a portfolio of private, state and federal grants. They support fundraising activities including events, campaigns, and individual giving. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The Grant Writer will be responsible for preparing and submitting grant proposals and reports in alignment with RFPs and funder requirements (public and private). This position ensures organizational compliance with grant requirements and helps build and maintain strong, positive relationships with funders. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and preparing materials for funder meetings, site visits, and monitoring reviews; collaborating with project directors and supervisors to gather data and program information needed for proposals and reports; and researching and identifying new funding opportunities based on organizational needs, as directed by the Director of Development. The Grant Writer will support the Director of Development and contribute to overall development team operations, assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events and fundraising campaigns, assist with individual donor stewardship, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. and stand or sit stationary position much of the time. Normal office working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

The qualified candidate must have the following:

• Strong writing, computer, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Grant preparation and fundraising experience preferred 
• Prefer a college degree

Benefits:

• Medical Plans with PPO or HSA options
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Personal, Sick and Vacation
• Travel and parking reimbursement
• 401k and employer match.

Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume and cover letter.

LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $50,000 - 74,999

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