About Working at Commerce 

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.  

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk. 

Compensation Range

Hourly: $25.70 - $30.30 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to support the Blackbaud grantmaking system and to use it to create and process grant applications, create and run reports, and process payments for the teams doing Foundation and other community work within Commerce Bank.

Essential Functions

Quickly develop fluency in the Blackbaud grantmaking database system to become one of the system’s core users/administrators

Assist with training of new Blackbaud users

Serve as primary point of contact for Blackbaud system troubleshooting for internal and external users

Update templates and applications with Blackbaud

Create, run and/or check various regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) and ad hoc reports

Process grant applications and payments in the Blackbaud system for various Foundations/Trusts, including confirming nonprofit eligibility/compliance

Process requests and payments in the Blackbaud system for event sponsorships

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Familiarity with a CRM or a grant management database-type system, particularly Blackbaud, preferred

Attention to detail key as a primary contributor ensuring data integrity within Blackbaud system

Motivated and organized self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Inquisitive, agile, and strong team player with excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Can identify process improvements and propose solutions

Ability to remain adaptable and resilient in all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook  

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

2+ years grant management/coordination or similar operational experience preferred

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Foundation Administration Specialist job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $25.70 to $30.30 per hour.

The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits.  Click here to learn more.

Location: 1000 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time