Grant Strategy Manager
Grant Strategy Manager
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Job Description
Organization: United Way of the Midlands
Job Title: Grant Strategy and Project Manager
Department: Strategy
FLSA Status: Fulltime Exempt
Location: Omaha NE (onsite)
About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and notforprofit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and wellbeing for all build financial stability and strength help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWMs Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands we
Job Title: Grant Strategy and Project Manager
Department: Strategy
FLSA Status: Fulltime Exempt
Location: Omaha NE (onsite)
About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and notforprofit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and wellbeing for all build financial stability and strength help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWMs Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands we
- Build TRUST in everything we do.
- Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
- Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
- Be OPEN to embracing others differences.
- Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
- Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.
Position Summary:
The Grant Strategy and Project Manager drives the grant prospecting process with urgency creativity and discipline. This role identifies and secures new revenue through grants collaborating with teams across UWM (Grants Donor Engagement Finance Analytics and Programming) to develop strategies and submit compelling proposals. The manager ensures funding requests are strategic wellsupported and aligned with UWMs mission and impact areas. This role focuses on keeping projects on track solving problems and creating urgency to expand UWMs impact.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Researches and identifies potential grant opportunities aligned with the organizations mission bringing creativity and urgency to maintain an active roster of prospects with a goal of submitting at least three new proposals per month.
- Develops and manages highquality grant proposals budgets and narratives in collaboration with team members.
- Compiles and submits grantrelated data and reports in coordination with finance and data teams.
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with funders program officers and stakeholders to enhance funding opportunities.
- Coordinates and aligns grantseeking efforts across departments to maximize efficiency and avoid duplication.
- Facilitates and leads grant meetings providing researchbased insights and ensuring team alignment on opportunities.
- Reviews and provides constructive feedback on grant proposals while being open to input on your own work.
- Tracks and maintains the integrity of the grants pipeline ensuring accurate and uptodate data for leadership review.
- Monitors and evaluates grantseeking effectiveness tracking key metrics and reporting on funding outcomes.
- Maintains a deep understanding of program needs and data to develop compelling wellsupported grant arguments with clear goals.
- Drive revenue through grant proposalswith performance based on funds secured proposal success rate team collaboration and funder relationships while managing the pipeline and ensuring timely administrative tasks and reporting.
- Manage UWMs grant portfoliowith the existing grant manager collaborate with the donor engagement team to identify new prospects and work with the grant accountant and Grant Strategy and Prospect Manager for financial reporting and strategic planning.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Builds leads and mentors a team of fundraising volunteer and marketing professionals both internal and external.
- Interviews hires and trains staff in the department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Highly organized and detailoriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Proven experience in grant writing and management with a track record of successful grant awards.
- Demonstrated experience and success with federal state and other government proposals and reporting.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices particularly in the context of grant funding.
- Excellent research writing and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with grant management software and databases is a plus.
- Knowledge of MS Office Outlook Excel Access and Word Processing software.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree (required) Masters degree (preferred) from a fouryear accredited college or university.
- A minimum of 5 years in the nonprofit sector.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
- Shared health dental and vision insurance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Manager
Employment Type
Grant
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