Grants Reporting & Compliance Specialist

Candidate Profile

Colleagues would describe you as a detail-oriented, mission-driven collaborator with strong organization and communication skills. You are gifted at optimizing and managing clear internal processes that empower sales and fundraising teams to excel. You enjoy digging into the data and equipping sales and fundraising teams to share it with external public and private stakeholders to demonstrate the value of their partnership. You truly read the fine print and know how much context matters when sharing information. You can quickly and accurately compile information and present it with excellence. You are comfortable being largely behind the scenes but are willing to interact with stakeholders when necessary. You deeply desire to see government, churches, and communities working together as partners in care—unlocking sustainable funding streams, creating systemic change, and multiplying Kingdom impact so that every child and family in crisis has access to the support they need.

Position Summary

In this full-time role as the Compliance & Reporting Specialist, you will own the contract and grant reporting and compliance requirements for our public partnerships with government agencies as well as select foundations, and donors. You will also support procurement efforts as we unlock new public-private funding streams and partners for CarePortal. You will monitor and track internal activities to remain compliant with industry recognized security frameworks and consistently drive process improvement opportunities to streamline compliance demands. The role is critical to ensuring excellent stewardship of our partners’ trust and resources as CarePortal continues to grow nationally. This role is a member of GO Project’s Advancement team and reports to the Senior Director of Grants and Foundations.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Own all reporting and compliance requirements for CarePortal’s government grants and contracts (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Manage performance, deliverables, financial, and data reports in partnership with Data, Field, and Finance teams.
• Maintain a master reporting and compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support audits, data security reviews, insurance certifications, and other required submissions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Data, Security, Finance, Product, Operations, Field, and Leadership teams to gather accurate information. Track and coordinate ongoing activities to maintain security framework compliance (i.e. NIST 800-53 or other frameworks). Create and improve internal processes and tools to maximize efficiency, streamline reporting, and maintain compliance. Ensure proposals, contracts, reports, and communications are consistent, accurate, and meet standards of excellence. Partner Support & Communications: Respond to information requests from government and foundation partners. Help draft reports, narratives, and communications to support compliance requirements.
• Funding & Procurement Support: Research requirements related to public funding opportunities. Assist with procurement processes tied to public funding streams. Support grant reporting for select private funders.

Qualifications

• You Bring to the Organization:
• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit, government, or public administration and or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting grants, contracts, or compliance processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and comfort engaging with technology-related and/or security topics.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suite tools (Excel/Spreadsheet).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Management of government grants or contracts (state, county, or federal).
• Financial reporting tied to grant and contract funding.
• CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Ongoing Governance, Risk, and Compliance coordination.

Canva or similar tools for partner-facing materials

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily sedentary, with occasional requirements to lift materials up to 15 pounds, such as office or tech equipment. Minimal local travel may be required for meetings or events.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and experience. The Global Orphan Project is a 501c3 nonprofit located at 3161 Wyandotte, Kansas City, MO 64111. GO Project associates are at-will employees.