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KIPP is hiring a Development & Grants Manager. This role involves managing the grants process, coordinating fundraising efforts, maintaining donor databases, and supporting events to enhance fundraising and community engagement. The manager collaborates with multiple teams to align messaging, budgets, and goals to ensure timely, high-quality grant proposals and donor stewardship.

Highlights

Lead internal coordination and management of grants calendar and expenditure tracking.
Collaborate with departments across Finance, Operations, Communications, Academics, and Schools.
Support fundraising strategies and monitor grant deliverables with the Development Director.
Maintain donor databases using DonorPerfect and OneCause; manage data entry and development records.
Prepare materials and correspondence to support donor stewardship and engagement.
Coordinate logistics and marketing for fundraising and community events.
Require proficiency in donor management systems such as Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or similar CRMs.
Bachelor’s degree required; fields preferred include nonprofit management, social work, communications, business, or hospitality.
Salary starting at $55,000, commensurate with experience and education.
Experience in grants management, fundraising, special events, and strong communication and project management skills.

Development & Grants Manager Full Description

Company Description

Position Overview

Are you a detail-oriented team player who finds joy in both organizing the big picture and aligning all the moving parts for maximum impact? KIPP St. Louis is looking for a Development & Grants Manager to power our mission by keeping our fundraising engine running smoothly—from managing systems and data to supporting grants and events.

In this role, you'll be the operational heartbeat of our Community Engagement Team. You’ll lead the internal coordination of our grants process—gathering data and narratives from across schools and departments to ensure timely, high-quality submissions and reports. You’ll also streamline communication and systems to ensure all teams stay informed, aligned, and accountable when it comes to grant-related actions and expenditures.

Further, we’ll count on you to maintain fundraising calendars, databases, and trackers; support donor stewardship through data entry and timely correspondence; and help execute joyful events that celebrate, inspire and/or raise critical funds to support our mission. You’ll report to the Director of Development & Special Events and collaborate with a team driven by a passion to support our KIPPsters, a commitment to service to all, and a focus on excellence across our region.

Are you a relationship-builder with a knack for storytelling and a heart for impact? KIPP St. Louis is on the hunt for a Development & Grants Manager who can help fuel our mission by securing support from foundations, corporations, and generous individuals.

In this role, you'll be the spark behind meaningful donor relationships—cultivating connections, crafting compelling communications, and ensuring our supporters feel inspired and appreciated every step of the way. You’ll also roll up your sleeves to help plan unforgettable fundraising events, joyful community gatherings, and vibrant professional development days.

We’ll count on you to collaborate with our schools and regional teams to gather powerful stories, impactful data, and eye-catching visuals that bring our work to life and keep donors engaged. You'll report to our Director of Development & Special Events and work alongside a passionate crew on the Community Engagement Team.

Who we are:

KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school system in the city, we are driven and committed to our mission and vision.

Mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Vision: Every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.

KIPP St. Louis currently educates over 2,000 students and boasts hundreds of alumni. Today, our St. Louis network consists of three elementary schools, two middle schools, and a high school.

Job Description

Full-time, Salary-Exempt

What you will do…

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

Partner with the Director of Development to create and carry out fundraising strategies that fuel growth and long-term sustainability.
Monitor fundraising progress and grant deliverables to ensure team accountability and alignment with annual goals.

Grants Management

Keep our grants calendar/expenditure tracker detailed and up to date.
Work with teams across KIPP—Finance, Ops, Communications, Academics, and Schools—to align on messaging, budgets, and big-picture goals.
Facilitate clear and timely internal communication to ensure all teams understand grant requirements, timelines, and their roles in meeting funding and reporting obligations.
Research and support in the writing and timely submission of compelling grant proposals and reports.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

Manage the creation and submission of key donor touchpoints.
Prep materials and briefings for tours, meetings, and events.
Write heartfelt thank-you notes and responses to donor inquiries.

Volunteer & Community Engagement

Coordinate meaningful volunteer opportunities with schools and partners.
Help create strategies that turn volunteers into lifelong supporters.

Special Events

Coordinate with the Communications team to create eye-catching event marketing and social media.
Support in the management of event logistics while tracking participation in both DonorPerfect and OneCause.
Ensure in-kind donations and auction items are solicited, tracked, and showcased to strategically support event goals and maximize fundraising impact.

Data & Systems Management

Keep our donor databases (DonorPerfect and OneCause) up to date.
Maintain detailed development records—both digital and hard copy.

Additional duties within reason may be assigned; such duties must be considered as beneficial and impactful to the mission of the organization.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table:

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include nonprofit management, social work, communications, business, or hospitality
1–3 years of experience in grants management, fundraising, and/or special events
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, people-centered approach to working across teams and departments
Proficiency with donor management systems such as Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or similar CRMs
Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and follow through with minimal supervision
Skilled in using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite for scheduling, organization, and communication
Experience creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining organized workflows
Familiarity with digital design tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign, or similar platforms to create donor materials and internal reports (preferred)
Ability to synthesize data and stories into compelling visuals and narratives to engage stakeholders
Experience coordinating or supporting large-scale events such as fundraisers, community outreach, or volunteer initiatives

Regional and office support staff must have the ability to...

Operate a computer and standard office equipment on a daily basis
Occasionally lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
Move frequently throughout office and school environments to access equipment, attend meetings, or gather data/materials
Maintain composure and emotional resilience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Interpret and apply organizational policies, procedures, and data with accuracy

Additional Information

What we bring to the table: Salary range starts at $$55,000 final salary will be commensurate with experience and education.

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSRSSTL with an employer match and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program.
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Generous time off:
- Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
- Paid parental leave for new families
- Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
- Wellness days and Fabulous Fridays (leave at 1:30 on Friday once a month)
On-going professional development opportunities:
- Weekly coaching sessions
- Weekly school-based professional development
- Five in-person PD days during the year for all KIPP St. Louis teachers

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!

www.kippstl.org/apply

Check out our KIPP St. Louis video to learn more about KIPP St. Louis Public Schools!

KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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