Unbound is hiring: Grant Writer in Kansas City

Content Summary: Grant Writer at Kansas City, for Unbound

The Grant Writer at Unbound will help expand and diversify funding sources and fulfill both pre-award and post-award roles and duties within the grants program. The Grant Writer will assist in identifying and researching potential funding opportunities, as well as contribute to the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, compelling, and polished proposals and budgets, to foundations, corporations, and government sources. This role will prepare and submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant applications, and grant reports, and will maintain documents and program information required by funders.

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:

• Support a comprehensive grants program that generates $1m+/year in targeted funding.

Proposal Development:

• Conduct prospect research and identify funding opportunities.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of high-quality project proposals to foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Prepare Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and grant applications.
• Prepare grant project budgets for Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and grant applications.

Grant Reporting and Compliance:

• Maintain necessary documents and program information for funders.
• Prepare interim and final budgets for grant reports.
• Prepare and submit interim and final grant progress reports per grant reporting deadlines.

Internal Collaboration:

• Collaborate with team members and/or other 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.

Personal Characteristics & Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies and skills. (Examples)

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• 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.
• Demonstrate diversity by recognizing the dignity of each person reflected in the structure and activities of Unbound which include relationships of mutual respect, teamwork, and a commitment to Unbound's core values.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages in a compelling manner to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage large scale, organization-wide talent management projects and programs.
• Using data-driven decision making to execute on business/management strategy.
• Professional appearance and attitude, self-motivated and goal driven.
• Ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy. Strong teamwork aptitude required.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and the ability to model our core values.

Qualifications and Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., English, Communications, Nonprofit Management).
• 2 - 3 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising
• Proficiency with CRM systems, grant databases, and moderate to advanced computer skills in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to multitask and effectively manage and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience in budget development and proficiency with creating spreadsheets.
• Must possess a positive attitude and be open to new ideas with the ability to listen carefully, try new things, suggest alternatives, and solve challenges.
• Self-starter, action oriented. Influential and collaborative communication style. Forward thinker and business savvy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to quickly establish credibility and build rapport to be recognized as a leader and expert.
• Strong accuracy and organizational skills.
• Energetic, self-starter who demonstrates a strong work ethics.
• Experience in international development nonprofit organizations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Familiarity with the mission and programs of Unbound
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or other relevant languages is a plus.