Grant Coordinator

About Working at Commerce

Wouldn't it be great to build your career at a bank that's known for helping people with their financial challenges? That's exactly what you'd be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We're looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You'd be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions.

No wonder we've been an industry leader for over 155 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you'd like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We're always looking for the best and brightest.

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to process grant applications and payments through the Blackbaud grantmaking system for the Charitable Trusts & Foundations team.

Essential Functions

• Quickly develop fluency in the Blackbaud grantmaking database system
• Process grant applications in the Blackbaud system, including confirming nonprofit eligibility/compliance
• Process/request grant payments (~1,200/year)
• Manage various system updates and requests
• Primary point of contact for Blackbaud system troubleshooting for internal and external users
• Run and check various regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) and ad-hoc reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with a CRM or a grant management database-type system will be helpful
• Ability to identify process improvements and create solutions
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with PDF editor (Adobe or Foxit), Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 2+ years related experience in an office environment preferred

Location: 922 Walnut St, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time