Grants Analyst

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a private, nonpartisan foundation that provides access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography. The Foundation uses its grantmaking, research, programs, affiliates, and initiatives to support the start and growth of new businesses, a more prepared workforce, and stronger communities. Our work is grounded in the principles of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion and is consistent with the aspirations of our founder, Ewing Marion Kauffman.

Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the Kauffman Foundation is one of the largest foundations in the United States with an asset base of approximately $3 billion. While striving to have national impact and global reach, the Foundation is deeply committed to Kansas City, as evidenced by work on initiatives that reach into neighborhoods and enrich the community and quality of life in the region. For more information about the Foundation, please visit the website at www.kauffman.org.
 

• Administer the stages and components of the grants cycle including grant compliance, documentation, reporting, financial due diligence, budget coding, and close-out.
• Partner with  program staff on the grants process to review and assess grantee organization financial position.
• Propose and implement grantmaking requirements that optimize and ensure effective grant workflow, collaborating with program staff or other colleagues to ensure quality and timeliness around all aspects of the grant cycle.
• Ensure grants comply with IRS regulations and Foundation-wide policies.
• Review the grant award letter and terms for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Monitor and work with program and grants associates to ensure timely grantee reporting.
• Assist in training, managing, and guiding associates through the grants cycle.
• Review and edit grant data, and assist with grant-related tax return preparation and reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for various users, e.g., program grants listing, and portfolio inventories.
• Review and assist in preparing relevant grant recommendation materials for the Board or other audiences.
• Analyze budget and expenditure reports to assist program teams in managing their grants budget.
• Monitor Fluxx queues to ensure timely execution of grants through the workflow, including monitoring for compliance and conflicts of interest early in the grant process.

• Has excellent communication skills, including well-developed interpersonal, written, and listening skills.
• Learns quickly, can synthesize multiple sources of information, gains insights, and communicates clearly and coherently. 
• Possesses problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail, and improved processes combined with solid judgment and decision-making abilities. 
• Prioritizes and multi-tasks effectively using excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

• Possesses strong financial acumen and experience managing and monitoring reports.

• Can quickly change focus and shift priorities while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
• Can maintain confidentiality and easily handle confidential material appropriately. 
• Possesses a passion for “doing what is right,” with unquestioned integrity, positive ethics, and values reflective of the Kauffman Foundation.
• Is committed to the Foundation’s credo, standards, and values in alignment with our racial equity, diversity, and inclusion statement, by prioritizing racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in culture and strategic work.
• Possesses computer literacy skills, including proficiency with Microsoft tools, Box, Slack, and social media, grant-processing system experience, e.g. FLUXX, preferred.